Birth photographs summarize in an instant the beauty of one of the most powerful experiences for parents: the birth of a child. They perfectly convey the intensity of the moment, the feelings of the parents and relatives, as well as the unforgettable moment of seeing his face for the first time and the first moments with the newborn.
One more year, the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (in English, International Association of Professional Birth Photographers) made up of more than 1,100 specialized photographers in 51 countries has awarded its 2022 Annual Awards and has released the best photos of childbirth and the postpartum
As a novelty, this year the new category “Difficulty and loss” has been created to honor those who are going through the loss of a child.
We share with you the winning photos and those that have obtained special mentions that the families have been kind enough to share for publication.
Winning Photography 2022
“A touch of love”
Photo | Bárbara Aviz – Bárbara Aviz Photography (Brazil)
Best Photo: Birth Details
“The smallest feet”
Photo | Dania Lauren – Lauren + Douglas (Australia)
Best Photo: Labor
“Accept a new plan”
Photo | Sara Avila – Sara Avila Photography (Mexico)
Best Photo: Childbirth
“The first look”
Foto | Ebony Allen-Ankins – Ebony Allen-Ankins Photography (Australia)
Best photo: postpartum
“The Twins’ First Hookup”
Photo | Jessica Miles – Jessica Miles Photography (United States)
Best Photo: Difficulty and Loss
“As long as I’m here with you my perfect little baby”
Foto | Meike Nagorny – Meike Nagorny m.o.m.e.n.t.s (Alemania)
Best Photo: Black and White Birth Details
“She Roars”
Photo | Lindsey Bartell – Lindsey Eden Photography & Doula (United States)
Best Photo: Documentary Birth Details
“From the nape of the neck”
Foto | Brittney Hogue – Brittney Hogue | Birth, Baby, Family (Estados Unidos)
Best Photo: Black and White Labor
“Ovarian Cancer Survivor”
Photo | Sara Johnson – Sara Hunter Photo, LLC (United States)
Best Photo: Documentary Birth
“My Sacred Birth Cocoon”
Photo | Jessica Innemee – VI-Photography (Netherlands)
Best Photo: Artistic Labor
“Surrender”
Photo | Renate van Lith – Renate van Lith Fotografie (Netherlands)
Best Photo: Black and White Childbirth
“Euphoria”
Photo | Inge Berken – Inge Berken Fotografie (Netherlands)
Best Photo: Documentary Birth
“Dad catches his baby”
Photo | Sara Johnson – Sara Hunter Photo, LLC (United States)
Best Photo: Artistic Birth
“Blessed Exhaustion”
Photo | Danny Merz – Danny Merz | birth reportage (Alemania)
Best Photo: Postpartum Black and White
“Meeting”
Photo | Rachel Utain-Evans – Rachel Utain-Evans Photography (United States)
Best Photo: Postpartum Documentary
“Love to infinity”
Photo | Inge Berken -Inge Berken Fotografie (Netherlands)
Best Photo: Artistic Postpartum
“Swimming Interstellar”
Photo | Hayden Trace – Home Again (USA)
Winning photos chosen by members:
Best photo 2022
“Blood of my Blood”
Foto | Laura Brink – Rewild Her (Australia)
Best Photo: Birth Details
“Blood ties”
Photo | Alina Goroaia Vincenti – Photoemotions Alina G.Vincenti (Italy)
Best Photo: Labor
“White noise”
Photo | Cindy Willems – Birth Day Birth Photography (Países Bajos)
Best Photo: Childbirth
“The first look”
Foto | Ebony Allen-Ankins – Ebony Allen-Ankins Photography (Australia)
Best photo: postpartum
“crying daddy”
Photo | Sara Hunter – Sara Hunter Photo, LLC (United States)
Honorable mentions
“A quiet delivery in times of pandemic”
Photo | Susanne Krauss – Susanne Krauss – Birth Photography Munich
“Absolute Joy”
Photo | Lindsey Eden – Lindsey Eden Photography & Doula
“To flourish”
Foto | Brittney Hogue – Brittney Hogue | Birth, Baby, Family
“Daughters of a Midwife”
Foto | Jessica Henderson – Jessica Henderson Photography
“Ecstasy”
Photo | Jacinta Lagos – Jacinta Lagos birth services
Foto | Lindsey Bartell – Lindsey Eden Photography & Doula
Photo | Ebony Allen-Ankins – Ebony Allen-Ankins Photography
“The Nectar That Gives Life”
Foto | Lyubov Chaykovskaya – LYUBOV CHAYKOVSKAYA
Foto | Natalie Weber – Natalie Zepp Photography
The best photos from previous years:
The best photos of childbirth and postpartum 2021
- The best birth and postpartum photos 2021: 26 stunning photos that reflect the beauty of birth
The best photos of childbirth and postpartum 2020
- The best birth photos of 2020: 29 impressive images that reflect the beauty of birth
The best photos of childbirth and postpartum 2019
- The best birth and postpartum photos 2019: 25 impressive photos that reflect the beauty of birth
The best photos of childbirth and postpartum 2018
- The best birth and postpartum photos 2018: 19 impressive photos that reflect the beauty of birth
The best photos of childbirth and postpartum 2017
- Best Birth and Postpartum Photos 2017: 29 Stunning Photos That Reflect the Beauty of Birth
