Birth photography is a highly specialized field and the choice to have the experience documented is an intensely personal decision. It involves the birth process, environment, the parents and those in attendance.
Birth photography encompasses the tears of joy, the wonder of bringing a new life into the world and celebrates family. The photographers who specialize in the field use their art to tell the story of birth.
The winners of 2017 contest have been announced. The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers chose the best photos which depict the struggle of mothers in giving birth to their babies. Have a look at these photos to see how life begins and the emotions read on the faces of new parents.
I've Been Waiting For You
Vanessa Mendez Birth Photography
Best In Category: Birth Details, Pieces Of Me
Kourtnie Scholz
That First Gaze
Peanuts and Parents
Falling In Love All Over Again
KEDocumentary
Are You My Mama?
Jennifer Mason Photography
Best In Category: Delivery, With A Splash
Elizabeth Farnsworth Photography
First Place Winner. Road To Deliverance
Jaydene Freund – Cradled Creations
Absorb
Bailey Nicole Photography
The First Look
Amber Denae Photography
Honorable Mentions. Surprise
KimBerly E. Photography
Beautiful Transition
Birth Unscripted
Honorable Mentions. Gentle Caesarean Birth
Belle Verdiglione Photography
Honorable Mentions. Before The First Breath
Birth In Focus
Birth In Colour
Tree of Life Doula Photography
Breathe
Brezi Photography
Honorable Mentions. Birth Of A Mother
Cat Fancote – Capturing Birth
Honorable Mentions. 17 Years Of Waiting: A Non-fertility Miracle
Ker-Fox Photography
Honorable Mentions. Rapture
Katie Mathis Photography
Euphoria, Triumph
An Infinite Moment Photography
Best In Category: Labor, Determination
Katie Mathis Photography
Baby's First Defense
An Infinite Moment Photography
The World Ahead
Jessica Worland Photography
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