Birth Photography — why it is almost unknown

It’s strange, really.

In Eastern Europe — Russia, Ukraine, Belarus —

birth photography is thriving.

But to enter a hospital, photographers must go through endless approvals, health checks, official permissions.

It’s a small miracle to even be allowed inside.

And yet… families want it.

They fight for it.

They understand its value.

In Germany, Austria, France — it’s the opposite.

It’s easy to arrange,

the atmosphere is open and respectful —

but almost no one asks for it.

But I believe one day that will change.

Because birth is not about medicine — it’s about becoming.

It’s where a child is born, and a mother is, too.

And as a photographer, it breaks my heart to know

how many of these powerful stories remain unseen.

Birth photography isn’t about courage or trend —

it’s simply about saying:

“This day matters.

And I want to remember it.”