The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP) has just announced the winners of their 14th annual competition.
These birth photos are incredible – they capture the whole experience, from the amazing details of childbirth to the lovely moments after the baby arrives. There are even categories for pregnancy and sadly, for pregnancy loss.
The photographers who entered are super talented, and their pictures are bound to leave you feeling amazed and inspired. So get ready to be blown away and inspired by the extraordinary moments frozen in time within the realms of the 14th Annual Birth Photography Image Competition for 2024.
Best Overall First Place
“Holding Hands” via Nora Dalmasso of Nora Dalmasso Fografia
Best Overall Birth Details
“Ponte Entres os Mundo” via Luma Braz of Luma Braz Fotografia
Best Overall Labour
“Relax, Soften, Open” via Chinelle Rojas of Tampa Birth Photographer
Best in Delivery
“Holding Hands” via Nora Dalmasso of Nora Dalmasso Fografia
Best Overall Postpartum
“A whole story in one image” via Jessica Innemee of Vi-Photography
Best Overall Hardship & Loss
“Generation Lost” via Kyra Wijnhausen of Earth Side Doula Care
Best in Birth Details – Black & White
“Focusing” via Ania Wibig of Obiektywnie Najpiękniejsze
Best in Birth Details – Documentary
“Feet First” via Jessica Innemee of Vi-Photography
Best in Birth Details – Fine Art
“Vernix and Breastmilk Rings” via Tiarra Doherty of Mother Wolf Birth Photography
Best in Labour – Black & White
“In the Shadows” via Emily Santi of Emily Santi Birth Photography
Best in Labour – Documentary
“Unyielding Resolve: Pushing through” via Natalie Broders of Portland Birth Photographer Natalie Broders
Best in Labour – Fine Art
“Heart Hold” via Laura Brink of Rewild Her
Best in Delivery – Black & White
“Into their hands” via Lauren Maggi of Lauren Maggi Photography & Doula
Best in Delivery – Documentary
“Reflections of Birth” via Settia Tin of Hello Baby Geboortefotografie
Best in Delivery – Fine Art
“Raw Embrace” via Isabell Steinert of Isabell Steinert Fotografie
Best in Postpartum – Black & White
“Hello my little sister” via Karoline Saadi of Karoline Saadi Fotografia
Best in Postpartum – Documentary
“Nebula of Love” via Colleen Murtha of Colleen Murtha Photography
Best in Postpartum – Fine Art
“Finally Face to Face” via Lisa Weingardt of Little Loo Photo + Film
Member’s Choice: Best Overall First Place
“The Weight of Loss” via Kyra Wijnhausen of Earthside Doula Care
Member’s Choice: Best Overall Birth Details
“Beyond the Veil” via Julie Francom of Julie Francom Birth Stories
Member’s Choice: Best Overall Labour
“Power Couple” via Larissa van de Geer of Larissa Shootsmemories
Member’s Choice: Best in Delivery
“By Morning Light” via Nicole Hamic of Nicole Hamic, Doula and Photographer
Member’s Choice: Best Overall Postpartum
“Tue Love” via Sophie Bailey of WIld Mama Photography
Member’s Choice: Best Overall Hardship & Loss
“The Weight of Loss” via Kyra Wijnhausen of Earthside Doula Care
Honourable Mentions:
“Mommy, I will help you with my Wand!” via Gladys Garcia of Birth Hour Photography, Film & Doula
“Miracle #2” via Martha Lerner of zenmamalove
“Attitude” via Sarah Turner of Birth Photography Berlin
“Love-Is-Love-In-Birth-And-Life” via Dana Jacobs of Dana Jacobs Photography
“Her baby, her birth, her way (Maternal Assisted Caesarean)” via Inge Berken of Inge Berken Fotografie
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Want to take a sneak peek back to previous years? Take a look at these:
