In a celebration of life’s most profound moments, the winners of the 2019 ‘Birth Becomes Her’ competition have been unveiled, showcasing breathtaking images that encapsulate the raw beauty and emotions of childbirth.
This year’s competition marked a significant milestone, with over 1,200 entries making it the largest and most captivating collection to date. These evocative images, all captured by photographers from around the world in 2018, were brought to life through the ‘Birth Becomes Her’ initiative. This initiative not only recognizes the artistry of birth photography but also aims to make it more accessible to photographers and expectant parents through online classes and community forums.
- Birth photographers Monet Nicole and Jennifer Mason established this online community in 2014, leveraging their combined experience of documenting nearly 400 births. “We firmly believe in the POTENCY of witnessing and sharing birth images,” the founders emphasize on their platform. “As more families recognize the significance of preserving memories from life’s most cherished moments, we anticipate the birth photography realm will continue to flourish.”An esteemed panel of judges carefully deliberated and cast their votes, resulting in Sadie Wild Photography’s portrayal of a jubilant mother cradling her newborn moments after birth as the overall winner. The panel also recognized winners in each of the competition’s five categories: hospital births, out-of-hospital births, color photography, black and white photography, and postpartum moments. These captivating images span a spectrum of emotions, from water births to the touching moments of siblings meeting their newest family member for the first time.
- The winners’ announcement is not only a testament to the power of visual storytelling but also a reminder of the incredible journey that childbirth represents. These images transcend words, capturing the raw intensity, vulnerability, and joy that define the transformative experience of becoming a parent. They encapsulate moments of celebration, awe, and deep connection, freezing them in time for generations to come.As ‘Birth Becomes Her’ continues to champion birth photography, it contributes to a broader movement that acknowledges and preserves the significance of these pivotal life moments. Through the lens of talented photographers, the journey from the first breath of a newborn to the tearful embrace of a mother becomes a timeless work of art—a reflection of the profound human experience.
