Birth photographer

I'm a Mechanicsburg native, wife, and mom of two. My passion for birth came during my preparation for my natural hospital birth of my second baby. I fell I love

This is my own planned unassisted birth story, as professionally documented by the incredible Vanessa Mendez Photography • • • At 36.5 weeks pregnant, we moved. A HUGE undertaking so late in pregnancy, but one we had looked forward to and were excited about, nevertheless. We worked tirelessly to

IAPBP is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Birth Photography Image Competition! View all of the amazing entries we had from around the world.

Birth Becomes You celebrated the powerful images birth photographers took amid the challenges of last year.

There's nothing like the beauty and power of childbirth, and these talented birth photographers have captured it in extraordinary detail.

These birth pictures show the true beauty of birth. It's a fascinating thing and surely an unforgettable experience for anyone who ever was part of it.

(Dimitri): I sit with Alli after her surgery. The doctors say she's fine, but won't wake up for a few days. I hold her limp hand, trying to calm down. (Open rp)

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This birth was one of my favorites. The mom was a beautiful example of how primal and amazing a natural birth at a birth center can be.