During the process of giving birth, it is prohibited to strike a pose. Birth photography encapsulates the essence of storytelling through documentation, encompassing numerous elements.
It captures the subtle nuances and emotions, from the pained expressions to the moments of laughter amidst contractions. It also documents the heartfelt text messages received, the soothing shoulder massages, the clasped hands, and the leaning on one another for support.
They claim that mothers are forced to forget the agony of childbirth in order to be willing to do it again. If that’s the case, why do these birth photographs bring all of those emotions — from great pain to intense delight — to the surface in the most beautiful way possible?
Vigos has captured amazing birth stories ranging from all-natural home births to hospital deliveries, whether it’s a surrogate deliering twins for an expectant couple or a baby born inside its aмniotic sac. Here is a collection of her best work that will make you wish you could travel back to the day when your own birth story was being written.
Today, a fast search of the hashtags #birthisbeautiful or #birthwithoutfear yields hundreds of photographs of babies entering the world. To demonstrate the importance of documenting the мoмent, we’ve selected over 30 of the most beautiful birth images from some of our favorite photographers. Visit this link to see them all (and keep some tissues handy).
