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The arrival of a newborn is undoubtedly one of the most significant moments in a woman's life. Even though it is the mother who goes through the physical process of childbirth, fathers often stand beside their women, supporting them, while trying to cope with an emotional rollercoaster of their own.
Kirstie Perez, who specializes in various fields of photography, is known for her unique and still niche photography genre, which is birth photography. Perez gets to spend time with women in labor, capturing the rawest emotions and reactions of parents-to-be during the first moments they meet their beloved child. The photographer skillfully documents this transformative phase as couples transition into parents.
The Bored Panda has previously featured Kirstie’s works in other posts, which you can see here or here.
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MSOctavia Salyer MSOctavia Salyer Community Member Follow
Wow! A very private moment. Your pictures have touched my soul. Really
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Bored Panda contacted Kirstie Perez to find out more about her work. First, we asked her how photography came into her life. We found out that: “My father had hundreds of National Geographic magazines when I was a kid so I have always been moved by authentic imagery. I started taking pictures at a young age, quite obsessively, and still do.”
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Bella Davinci Bella Davinci Community Member Follow
The way one feels after such an important moment in their life can’t be described by words… this picture portrays it beautifully! ❤️
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So happy!
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Asked specifically how she came up with the idea of shooting birth photographs, Kirstie shared with us: “I actually did not come up with this project intentionally to what it became. At the time I made the collection of images, I was tired of the false narrative that men are incapable of being empathetic to women during their most vulnerable times. That men have an important role in the birth space other than mere spectating. Their empathy is powerful.” ADVERTIsem*nT
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She reminds me of my sister. Somehow, she kept hugging and touching her daughter right after the birth of her son.
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I remember that feeling ❤️
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We were wondering what the selection of parents showcased in the photographs is based on, and Perez shortly explained that it is “based on who consented.” But we also wanted to find out what are the most common reactions when the families see the photos from that sentimental and important moment. The photographer told us: “They were grateful to have the moment captured for them and their family to reminisce on.”
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This is love in its purest form.
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Love his Batman tatt.
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Next, we asked Kirstie how she feels and what emotions accompany her while she is looking at the photo stories she created. Peres said: “My emotion is humility and gratefulness to my clients for allowing their most vulnerable moments to be shared with others. I’m proud to align with clients who have the same heart and passion for women and birth. My personal feeling, though, was relief. I had been doing birth work and for exposure to the birth world for so long that the work finally reached the audiences it was meant to. I’ll always be grateful to those who consented to share this with the world so other men can see how powerful their love and empathy can be.” ADVERTIsem*nT
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Lovely. I adore the way she’s embracing her baby.
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The picture warms my heart ❤️
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Lastly, we were curious if there are any upcoming projects the photographer looks forward to working on. Kirstie Perez told us: “I have several irons in the fire. We will see what happens but I can promise it will surround all things femininity and serve my community in some way. 31 & from Texas.”
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Chickie Chickie Community Member Follow
Momma is glowing! So wonderful to FEEL the love through this photograph!
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Bella Davinci Bella Davinci Community Member Follow
They look so loving and happy!
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I love how they're both smiling <3
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Bella Davinci Bella Davinci Community Member Follow
I learned through the years that life doesn’t have an instruction manual and that parents are trying their hardest. This picture shows what being a parent is truly. ♥️
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It's stunning to see who was once a part of you.
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The love in their eyes is beautiful
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Every time I see my son I still feel like this and he's 29.
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Seeing someone so happy warms my heart ♥️
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His face says, "I will protect you forever." Beautiful.
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Giving birth is traumatic and primal. This Mama has her baby in hand finally, and those emotions flooding through you are... world changing💕👣
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I can hardly breathe. I'm holding my breath in the moment. But this is the picture that touches me the most.
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The baby is smiling 😍
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Eh, gimme a sip.
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Beautiful- truly
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Exhaustion.
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Thus baby is very blue. I hope it was okay.
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Simply beautiful
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Beautiful
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whats wrong with the baby? /no offence
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So hard when you don't know why they're crying.
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Woah there eyelashes!
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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.
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My name is Gabriela, and I’m a Community Manager at Bored Panda. In real life, it means that every day, together with my team, I ensure that all the posts submitted by our creative pandas display their work in the best possible way. I'm always on the lookout for new artists who would like to join our community and share their content with a wide audience. In addition to that, I keep my finger on the community pulse and supervise its activity, ensuring that any problems our members experience on our website are promptly resolved.Before joining the Bored Panda team, I worked as a freelancer, offering my creative services to people around the world—starting with graphic design, photography, and finally videos. Now, I pursue these activities only as a hobby, capturing moments with my cats and documenting new places I visit during my travels.
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BakedKahuna BakedKahuna Community Member Follow
Sadly I will never get to experience this feeling. But it's wonderful that those people were okay sharing these intimate moments via the pictures. All the best to them ❤️
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Charm Hockaday Charm Hockaday Community Member Follow
-sending airmail hugs- 🥺🫂
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BookFanatic BookFanatic Community Member Follow
Damn. Why am I tearing up over here? I'm not even a mom!
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Such absolute happiness on these faces! Wonderful.
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Cristina Villoch Cristina Villoch Community Member Follow
Be ready for what’s coming. Is not fun at all. I am sorry but that’s the ugly truth.
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BakedKahuna BakedKahuna Community Member Follow
Sadly I will never get to experience this feeling. But it's wonderful that those people were okay sharing these intimate moments via the pictures. All the best to them ❤️
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-sending airmail hugs- 🥺🫂
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Damn. Why am I tearing up over here? I'm not even a mom!
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Such absolute happiness on these faces! Wonderful.
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Be ready for what’s coming. Is not fun at all. I am sorry but that’s the ugly truth.
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