The photographs by Alessandra Corveloni show the new𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧s’ first moments right after delivery. Given the unique nature of 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡, many parents in recent years have requested that professional photographers document the event in order to preserve particular moments. The photographers working in this field accompany the mother throughout the entire labor process to capture the anticipation, the fear, the arrival of the 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥, and all the joy and excitement that ensues there.

Photographing babies at 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 is her area of expertise. She has many years of expertise and is a mother herself. This photographer has documented scores of women’s 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡s and her Instagram account is filled with stunning images. The majority are in black and white and include images of new𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 new𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧s’ faces and expressions. The fact that Alessandra’s images capture the scene without using any filters makes them stand out. From the gallery below, we’ve chosen a few of our favorites.

New𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧s as soon as they come out of their mother’s womb.

A 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 has just been 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 and makes its first cry.

Another snapshot that Alessandra Corveloni posted on her Instagram.

The 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 cried for the first time.

Black and white photos definitely have more atmosphere and make the final result more special.

Equally special are the photos of parents holding their new𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 in their arms. Emotions, relief and joy are not hidden; They are emotions that through these photos will last a lifetime.

Alessandra lives and works in Portugal and has been awarded numerous awards for her work. On Instagram, her photographer’s followers reach 8,000, and each of her posts garner hundreds of likes.

Whew, What a Trip!

“This kid looks like he’s thinking ‘Yeah, that’s right. I just rocked that 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 journey,’” jokes Freund. “‘Here I am, world.’”

Do I Have to?

“This 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 covered in meconium — a lot of it,” says Pereira. “She is thinking, ‘Who turned this lights on?’”