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 parents and relatives, as well as the unforgettable moment of seeing their face for the first time and the first moments with the newborn.
Another year, the International Association of Professional Photographers of birth (in English, International Association of Professional Birth Photographers) consists of more than 1100 photographers specialized in 52 countries has awarded its annual awards 2021 and has released the best pictures of childbirth and postpartum. We share with you the winning photos and those that have obtained mentions, a total of 26, that families have been kind enough to share for publication.
Winning photograph 2021
“The biggest love in the world”
Photo | Anne Lucy Silva Barbosa – Anne Lucy Photography (Brazil)
Best photo: postpartum
“Daddy’s girls”
Foto | Ashley Marston – Ashley Marston Photography (Canadá)
Best photo: birth details
“The origin of life”
Photo | Charlene Foerster – Charlene Foerster Fotografie (Germany)
Best photo: childbirth
“Delicacy”
Photo | Danny Merz – Danny Merz | birth report (Germany)
Best photo: labor
“Get down. It’s almost here.”
Photo | Dana Jacobs – Dana Jacobs Photography (United States)
Best photo: postpartum
“My body, my birth”
Photo | Hanna Hill – Hanna Hill Photography (United States)
Best photo: 48 hours later
“Nourish” Photo | Jami Edgar – Touch of Hart Photography (United States)
Winning photos chosen by members:
Best photo: 48 hours later
“Nursing the newborn”
Photo | Carey Lippert – Carey Lauren Photos & Film (United States)
Best photo: labor
“Primitive forms of birth”
Foto | Laura Brink -Rewild Her (Australia)
Honorable mentions
“The miracle of life in our hands”
Photo | Nora Dalmasso -Nora Dalmasso Photography (Argentina)
“A dose of mother nature”
Foto | Jessica Henderson – Jessica Henderson Photography (Australia)
“The journey traveled by you”
Photo | Paulina Splechta – Paulina Splechta Photography (United States)
“When time stands still”
Foto | Ashley Marston – Ashley Marston Photography (Canadá)
“Home birth in a pandemic”
Foto | Ashley Marston – Ashley Marston Photography (Canadá)
“Welcome little woman”
Foto | Kate Kennedy – Kate Kennedy Birth Photography (Australia)
“Queen of childbirth”
Foto | Kate Kennedy – Kate Kennedy Birth Photography (Australia)
“Of all our trips, this will be the greatest”
Photo | Dana Jacobs – Dana Jacobs Photography (United States)
“You and you and me”
Foto | Brittany Knapik – The Birth Story Collective (Estados Unidos)
“This moment 2020”
Foto | Kandyce Wagar – Songbird and Oak Photography (Canadá)
“A mother’s guide”
Foto | Cat Fancote – Capturing Birth (Australia)
“Eruption in being”
Foto | Laura Brink – Rewild Her (Australia)
“Silent Night”
Foto | Rianna Cross – Birthspoke (Australia)
“Be reborn”
Foto | Rianna Cross – Birthspoke (Australia)
“Examining every detail”
Photo | Lisa Phillips – Lisa Phillips Photography (United States)
“The force within you is greater than any storm”
Photo | Lisa Phillips – Lisa Phillips Photography (United States)
“Under water”
Foto | Dania Watson – Lauren and Douglas (Australia)
If you have been wanting more here you can see all the participating photographs.
Photos reproduced with permission of the International Association of Professional Childbirth Photographers.
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