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.
Five years ago, I accidentally entered the photography world. At the time, I was still working as an inspector in the childcare industry. Each civil servant received a career budget that could be spent on something that had nothing to do with their own profession. With that money, I followed the basic training at the photography trade school.
It was intended as a hobby, but quickly got out of hand. In the end, I even quit my job. Not because it wasn't fun, but this is my passion. Birth photography is so special. All the emotions you can think of will pass by: relief, tension, exhaustion, sadness, and joy. I see everything through the lens. It is very special to be part of that as a photographer. I think it's great that people trust me to be in such an intimate moment.
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As I’m looking at all the pictures my daughter and son in law are having their baby right now! Am sad and excited for them because I can’t be there with them. But he’s keeping us all informed ♥️♥️♥️
The baby is like: I don't want to be here! Put me back this instant!!!
This reminds me of seeing my daughter for the first time and her seeing us for the first time. It's an indescribable feeling to those who don't have children.
As Robin Williams once said - "They hand you a little old man dipped in 40 weight!"
Such a face on the baby. It's like.............I'm here & I'm so proud!
WOW this is amazing EDIT: i didnt mean it the way you might think
I will never forget starring at that flimsy blue curtain, waiting with desperation and anticipation for my baby’s first cries.
C-section birth.... Beautiful.... I had 3 like this and I thank you for the photo as I have never seen this birth. xx
She looks like the kind of person who would quit living before she quit doing this job.
for a horrible second I thought that the baby was being held by it's feet by the toddler
I find this very interesting from a man's point of view. I love the attention and concern of the husband/father. Just wondering what cultural rite this is. Quite calming and loving.
I hear it is more comfortable to give birth in water. Or, at least as comfortable as giving birth can be. More natural.
Lol it looks like the poor baby is getting sucked up by the vaccum...
Great photos, childbirth truly is beautiful but also disgusting lol.
it has the merit of being honest. let's no longer hide the truth from future parents!!! aaah.. eeeww 😂
Load More Replies...Great photos, childbirth truly is beautiful but also disgusting lol.
it has the merit of being honest. let's no longer hide the truth from future parents!!! aaah.. eeeww 😂
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