Hi there, i’m Carmen Bridgewater.
I am a wife, mother of two girls, and a birth photographer from the Midwest creating provocative art below the Mason-Dixon line. For 13 years I have worked as a professional photographer and for the past 6, I have devoted myself to birth photography with a focus on storytelling and narrative-shifting themes.
My work is inspired by the diaspora - from the ways our cultures have survived centuries of displacement to how we challenge societal perceptions and reclaim the stereotypes weaponized against us. My art is boldly political, beautifully subversive, and deeply rooted in the power of our collective story.
I desire to highlight the fact that Black women can and do have magical birthing experiences in light of the harrowing statistics that face us. I often photograph Black women birthing at home or in birth centers with personalized care from midwives, supportive partners, and encouraging doulas. I love that I am able to show how cultural sensitivity alters these profound experiences for the good. Thank you for stopping by and I hope your heart is touched while viewing these works that I have so thoughtfully captured.
