Birth pictures

Take a look at this stunning collection of birth photos, which the talented photographers from our community created! Witness the magic of birth.

So, so much love.

See which photos these eight birth photographers selected as their favorites and read about their most powerful delivery room moments.

Elise Indietta Stange March 6, 2019 8 lbs 7 oz 21 inches Tuesday, March 5, 2019 7:30 PM Before putting the kids to bed, we all sat together after family prayers and Andrew gave me a priesthood blessing. He blessed me with comfort and strength for the labor the next day as well as comfort in knowing that our other children would be taken care of while we were gone. I was very grateful for that promise and it helped me to get my mind in the right place before and during the labor. Wednesday…

Last week I woke up with good news. I have been awarded the title of International Birth Photographer of the Year 2020 at the Birth Photographer International Image Competition (BPIIC). Not only thanks to my photos, but also because of my commitment to the community of birth photographers. I was very surprised by the news and almost fell off my chair when I read it. Really amazing.

Despite living in a time of crisis that leaves us struggling with overwhelming anxiety about the future – let's take some time off and celebrate our presence. Life is sincerely mind-blowing. We get to go through these contrasting events filled with all the possible emotions, we have the freedom to get whatever we want from our existence, and we're allowed to make mistakes while still having the power to improve and grow.

When childbirth moved from the home to the hospital, we lost more than just the natural home-birth experience so many are trying to reclaim. As a society, we collectively stopped learning what the process of labor and delivery look like, now that it's no longer happening in the room or hut next door. Our culture doesn’t always appreciate beautiful, transformational work that brings babies into the world. But maybe — just maybe! — getting an inside look through birth photography could change…

“This dad had been emotional from the moment the midwife told his partner it was time to push. He supported her through every second of her painful labor — and two epidurals. There was so much anticipation and lead-up to this moment that when the time came, his emotions utterly overwhelmed him in the most precious and authentic way.

Specializing in newborn and family photography in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.