AWARDS & KiNd Words

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birth photographer london sarah stirk captures mothers first time breastfeeding newborn baby
award winning maternity photography by sarah stirk london of pregnant woman laying on couch heavily tattooed

"One of the best things I did for my pregnant body. The photos are absolutely beautiful, sacred even. I also love that Sarah has her very unique style. In fact I chose her because of the sophisticated and empowering undertones of every picture of hers". - Mei

VOGUE ITALIA/Photo Vogue

My work on Vogue Italia's Photo Vogue platform.

award winning maternity photography by sarah stirk london published in birth and beyond

BIRTH AND BEYOND

It was a pleasure to be on the jury for Birth & Beyond Photography Awards 2021.

ICONIC ARTIST

My Iconic Artist Portfolio

"I spent a few hours at 27 weeks pregnant with Sarah in her home studio, and it was the most wonderfully fun, empowering, beautiful and unique experience. I had some semi nude as well as completely nude photos taken (something I had never done before) and looking at the photos, made my jaw drop! The rawness and beauty of the photos is stunning - a unique keepsake of the incredible nature of my body in growing and birthing humans. For someone who is continuously critical of their body, the photos made me feel in awe of every line, bump and crease......something I never thought possible. Thank you Sarah for the most wonderful experience, and the most beautiful photos I will cherish forever." Charlotte.

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"I'd never have considered having formal pregnancy photos taken before I came across your work, but as soon as I saw your portfolio and the tasteful way in which you manage to capture and celebrate the pregnant body I immediately changed my mind. It sounds strange, but I feel like I was able to access a different self during the hour I spent with you in the studio; your warm demeanour and encouraging words instantly put me at ease, and I felt so relaxed and confident throughout the shoot. I normally dislike most photos of myself, but going through the final photos I couldn't stop smiling - I absolutely love what you have captured! The images have let me finally 'see' and appreciate my body for probably the first time ever. This was just such an overwhelmingly positive experience and I am so glad I did this. Thank you, thank you for the beautiful work." Misha

award winning maternity photography sarah stirk london award by everyday birth magazine
fine art ward winning maternity photography sarah stirk london award by everyday birth magazine
fine art ward winning maternity photography sarah stirk london award by everyday birth magazine

Every Day Birth Magazine/The educated birth


2021 Every Day Birth Magazine, 1st place category "Pregnancy"

2021 Every Day Birth Magazine, Finalist category "Postpartum"

2021 Every Day Birth Magazine, Finalist category "Cover Image"

fine art ward winning maternity photography sarah stirk london award by birth & beyond photography awards
fine art ward winning maternity photography sarah stirk london award by birth & beyond photography awards
fine art ward winning maternity photography sarah stirk london award by birth & beyond photography awards
fine art ward winning maternity photography sarah stirk london award by birth & beyond photography awards

Birth & BEYOND Photography Awards


2020 The Birth & Beyond Photography Awards, 1st place category 'Maternity'

2020 The Birth & Beyond Photography Awards, 3rd place category 'Baby'

2020 The Birth & Beyond Photography Awards, Honorable mention category 'Newborn Unposed'


2019 The Birth & Beyond Photography Awards, 1st place category 'Baby'

2019 The Birth & Beyond Photography Awards, 1st place category 'Newborn Unposed'

2019 The Birth & Beyond Photography Awards, 3rd place category 'Newborn Unposed'

2019 The Birth & Beyond Photography Awards, 3rd place category 'Maternity'

fine art ward winning maternity photography sarah stirk london award by birth & beyond photography awards
fine art ward winning maternity photography sarah stirk london award by birth & beyond photography awards
fine art ward winning maternity photography sarah stirk london award by birth & beyond photography awards

KIND WORDS

"Sitting for Sarah during my pregnancy felt like capturing the river of life in full flow, creating a meaningful ritual around the huge transition of motherhood I’m moving through. I felt safe, beautiful and totally alive in her studio, free to express myself and challenge the narrow limits of femininity so many of us have grown up with. I had been drawn to Sarah’s portfolio for months, loving the play of light in her work, and sensing how she seemed to draw out the unique quality of each woman in front of her. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the experience flowed from start to finish and I am deeply grateful for the space to celebrate my being, all that I have been through, all that I’m becoming, and the precious new life within me." - Emma


"Breathtakingly beautiful memories of my pregnancy." - Hannah


“Sarah's photographs are beautiful and personal, using natural daylight and textures. She is a joy to work with.” - Linnea


"Sarah has a unique combination of talent and sensitivity which creates photographic magic!" - Vicky


"Oh. My. Goodness. Sarah! Happy is an understatement, I am completely thrilled and feeling so so so grateful to have these images! THANK YOU! It is a fantastic feeling to know that this pregnancy has been captured forever in such a beautiful and tasteful way. You really are such a genius, the way you use light is just incredible. I’m genuinely over the moon and I know I will treasure these for the rest of my life. I enjoyed the shoot so much and was surprised at how relaxed I felt from the get-go. You really have the most lovely nature and made everything feel so laid-back for me. I just love these images and can’t decide on favourites, going to go through them all again now! Thank you so very much!!" - Kate


"Sarah works sensitively and respectfully, capturing this wonderful moment in any woman’s life with beauty and discretion. I can not recommend Sarah highly enough." - Tassy


"By the time I was 36 weeks pregnant, I was certainly not feeling my best. Sarah was able to show me what I wasn't really seeing on my own - that even though you may be focusing on swollen feet and water weight, there is something really beautiful about being pregnant. The experience was also great - she is incredibly warm and puts you totally at ease. Definitely recommend!" - Alexandra


"I am so pleased with the pictures Sarah has taken of me. She is a true photographer in the sense that not only does she take fantastic pictures but she also make you feel at ease. She welcomed my input and it was a wonderful and memorable experience. I'm really grateful for the beautiful work that came out of it." - Sophie


“the experience flowed from start to finish and I am deeply grateful for the space to celebrate my being, all that I have been through, all that I’m becoming, and the precious new life within me." - Emma


We just received the images of our new-born photo shoot with Sarah and are extremely happy with the results. Sarah is an absolute pleasure to work with due to her calm nature and lovely personality. She visited us at our home and within a few hours created these wonderful memories in a relaxed atmosphere. The resulting images are absolutely beautiful.

I can highly recommend her and will hopefully work with her again in the future.

Thanks again Sarah! :) xx - Mona 


Sarah is born to do this work. She is incredibly talented and also very easygoing and kind, she made me feel completely at ease. I enjoyed our shoot immensely and am absolutely overjoyed with the final results! So grateful to her for creating such special and beautiful memories of this special time for me. Highly recommend her work! - Jocie


Sarah takes the most incredible images and makes you feel so very comfortable during the shoot. Sarah is also super accommodating and someone I trust to take images of you and baby/bump that turn out even better than expected :-) - Denise



I've done multiple shoots with Sarah - one pregnancy and newborn ones with both of my daughters - and every time she has made me feel comfortable, confident and calm. Her talent for creating a warm safe environment for her clients, and not just finding the light, but using it to mold beautiful art, is one of a kind. - Anna


As someone who has always been extremely camera shy, the idea of having such intimate photos taken was something I was very skeptical about. However, wanting to avoid any future regrets, I decided to go ahead with the shoot, thinking, at best, I would come away with one or two decent pictures that I might keep in a drawer simply for memory’s sake. The end result however, completely exceeded all expectations! The photos are truly beautiful and I am so happy to have them! Sarah was wonderful to work with. She made me feel very comfortable and at ease which has come through in the pictures she has captured. If you are on the fence about doing something like this, then I would encourage you to give it a go - I think you will be pleasantly surprised! - Divya