The Day I Was Born by Eugene Richards examines the complex layers of memory and identity through intimate photographic portraits and personal narratives. The work blends visual storytelling with autobiographical elements, presenting a nuanced reflection on birth, origin, and the passage of time.

Richards employs a contemplative photographic style that captures both the vulnerability and resilience of his subjects. The images are carefully composed to convey a strong emotional atmosphere, inviting viewers to engage with the subtle details of everyday life and personal history. Through these visuals, themes of family, mortality, and the human condition emerge with quiet urgency.

Published in 2023 by Many Voices Press, this 160-page volume offers a deeply personal yet universally resonant exploration that challenges conventional notions of how we remember and represent the moment of being born.