14 Heart-Touching Winning Photos from the 15th Annual Birth Photography Competition

The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers has announced the winners of the 15th Annual Birth Photography Competition, showcasing 14 heart-touching images that beautifully capture the raw emotions, strength, and intimate moments of childbirth. These powerful photographs, submitted by talented photographers from around the world, offer a rare glimpse into the profound journey of bringing new life into the world.

Each image tells a deeply personal story—highlighting the resilience of birthing individuals, the support of loved ones, and the pure joy of first meetings. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the entrants and the families who courageously shared these deeply moving moments, allowing the world to witness the beauty and emotion of birth through their eyes.

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14 PHOTOS

#1. Best Overall – First Place: "Surrender to the Wave" by Anna Garvey, United States

#2. Best In Birth Details: "I Got You" by Sanne van Schaik, Netherlands

#3. Best In Labor: "A Moment Before Becoming Dads" by Dana Jacobs, United States

#4. Best In Delivery:"Enveloped" by Stephanie Entin, United States

#5. Best In Hardship & Loss: "Baby Brynnley" by Sara Hunter, United States

#6. Best In Birth Details: Black & White – "Bond That Never Will Be Broken" by Sara Avila, Mexico

#7. Best In Birth Details: Documentary – "Fresh in Fathers Arms" by Lesley Hoogendoorn, Netherlands

#8. Best In Labor: Black & White – "I Am With You" by Leona Darnell, United States

#9. Best In Birth Details: Fine Art – "Tears of Sorrow: Transition to the ER at 32 weeks" by Deborah van, Netherlands

#10. Best In Labor: Fine Art – "Lines of Life" by Ania Wibig, Poland

#11. Best In Delivery: Documentary – "Emotions" by Naomi Vonk, Netherlands

#12. Best In Labor: Documentary – "Surges Rising With The Sun" by Natalie Broders, United States

#13. Best In Delivery: Black & White – "Ready or Not…" by Jessica Dory, United States

#14. Best In Postpartum: Black & White – "I’ve Got You Mom" by Brittany Geisen, United States