Everyday Birth Magazine’s mission is to expand representation in pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond while providing high-quality education and storytelling that benefits all parents and people. This season, we are pleased to announce a shift to this photo-story series, continuing to reward and showcase the work of talented photographers who have documented pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, now with a deepened commitment to powerful narratives.

This season, we're opening a simple + brief, 10-day window for photographers to submit work with the loose theme "Everyday Moments". We’re drawn to photographs that feel lived-in, truthful, emotionally resonant, and reflective of diverse lived experiences in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

contest details

• Entry is free.
  

• Each applicant may submit up to 9 total images.

• Brief written context for images is optional. If any images are selected for birth story features, we will reach out to gather the full text for publication.

• Images taken in 2024 and 2025 preferred.

• Submit images as JPGs, at least 2000 px on one side, high resolution. No watermarks, text, or borders. Include image title, year taken + photographer's first initial + last name in each file name. Ex. "Labor Power_2020_AHernández.jpg"

Recognition + Awards

We are committed to creating meaningful and engaging opportunities to feature and uplift a diverse array of photographers and storytellers. Through a variety of features and highlights, we aim to celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that participants bring to the series, ensuring that all contributions are acknowledged and valued.

• Cover Feature: One photo will be chosen for the cover of Everyday Birth Magazine, with the selected photographer receiving a $150 stipend in recognition of their work.‍
  

• In-Magazine Features: At least three birth stories will be offered publication inside the magazine, with each published contributor receiving a complimentary copy.

• Online + Social Highlights: At least 3-5 impactful images will be highlighted in blog posts and across our social media platforms (Everyday Birth + The Educated Birth).

• Honorable Mentions Gallery: A curated collection of powerful pregnancy, birth, and postpartum images will be displayed in an online gallery.

Selection Process + Criteria

The Everyday Birth Magazine team will carefully review and select submissions that embody our mission to highlight the depth and diversity of birth experiences. We aim to feature stories and images that inspire, inform, and resonate with a wide audience. Submissions will be evaluated based on:

• Visual and Emotional Impact: Does the photo or story evoke strong emotions or capture meaningful moments?
  

• Inclusion and Representation: Does the submission reflect unique or less-often discussed perspectives and lived experiences, and/or center marginalized voices?

• Creativity and Storytelling: How well does the submission convey a unique or personal narrative through artistic expression?

We strongly encourage photographers from underrepresented communities to submit their work. We aim to amplify diverse voices and stories by representing intersections of gender identity, assigned sex, race, class, sexuality, faith, disability, body type, and more — both in front of and behind the camera. This submission process is open to everyone!

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deadline: friday, may 9th, 11:59 pm, est

Header Image Credit: Autumn Hutton @neworleansbirthphotographer
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Submitted in past biannual Everyday Birth photo submissions.