Sarah Widnyana, Emergence (Doco/Photojournalism (2019))

Emergence: the process of becoming visible after being concealed. Birth not only reveals babies but mothers. It is a rite of passage, a journey of transcendence and growth. Birth imagery serves to normalise and demonstrate the beauty and wonder of birth whilst forever capturing this momentous occasion for families. Families choose to have their births photographed to document the moment they became mothers and fathers. To heal from past birth trauma and to gain a different perspective on their birth. Having their births documented allows the family to be fully present in the moment. These photographs were taken at home and hospital births throughout Sydney, Australia.

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