The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP) has announced the winners of the 13th Annual Birth Photography Image Competition for 2023.
The competition once again featured an incredible range of captivating, raw, and powerful images that celebrate the wonder and beauty of birth. Categories Birth Details, Labour, Delivery, Postpartum, and Pregnancy Loss showcase the amazing talent and skill of the participating photographers.
Get ready to be amazed and inspired by the incredible winning images of the 13th Annual Birth Photography Image Competition for 2023.
Best Overall First Place
“Crossing the Veil” via Annemarie Lea
Best Overall Birth Details
“Waking Up at Sunrise” via Paula Beltrao
Best Overall Labor
“Safe Space” via Jessica Innemee – Vi-Photography
Best in Delivery
“Life Beneath the Surface” via Mary Beliz – Mary Beliz Photos
Best Overall Postpartum
“The Lovers After” via Natalie Broders – Portland Birth Photographer + Videographer
Best Overall Hardship & Loss
“Noahs Ark” via Ebony Ankins – Ebony Ankins Photography
Best in Birth Details – Black & White
“In the Eye” via Sara Hunter – Sara Hunter Photos
Best in Birth Details – Documentary
“Waking Up at Sunrise” via Paula Beltrao – Paula Beltrao
Best in Birth Details – Fine Art
“Crossing the Veil” via Annemarie Fuckel – Annemarie Lea
Best in Labor – Black & White
“The Loyal Birth Attendant” via Laura Brink – Rewild Her Birth
Best in Labor – Documentary
“Drowning In Exhaustion” via Laura Brink – Rewild Her Birth
Best in Labor – Fine Art
“Safe Space” via Jessica Innemee – Vi-Photography
Best in Delivery – Black & White
“The Expected Meeting” via Karoline Saadi – Karoline Saadi Fotografia
Best in Delivery – Documentary
“Hello, I Have Arrived” via Jessica Miles – Jessica Miles Photography
Best in Delivery – Fine Art
“Brace For Birth” via Laura Brink – Rewild Her Birth
Best in Postpartum – Black & White
“peaceful birth” via Annemarie Fuckel – Annemarie Lea – Geburtsfotografie Frankfurt
Best in Postpartum – Documentary
“Bed 32” via Dania Lauren – Lauren + Douglas
Best in Postpartum – Fine Art
“The Sovereign Family Tree” via Laura Brink – Rewild Her Birth
Honourable Mentions:
“Cry of Love” via Anne Lucy – Anne Lucy Silva Barbosa
“Chaos and Calm” via Stefany Pontes – Stephany Pontes Fotografia
“I Stand In My Power via Lawren Snapka – Lawren Rose Photography and Film
“Still” via Michelle Glenn – Michelle Glenn Photography
“Postpartum Porcelain Throne Check” via Sarah Romero – Sarah Elizabeth Photos and Film
“Beautiful Beautiful Boy” via Tiarra Doherty – Mother Wolf Birth Photography
“All Lines Lead To You” via Laura Brink – Rewild Her Birth
“New World” via Yanitsa Karamarkova – Moiata Dula
“Letting Go” via Kristen Fortier – New Moon Doula and Photography
“First Touch” via Settis Tin of Hello Baby
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