30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery

Birth is a beautiful, fleeting moment in time. If you are extraordinarily lucky, you get to capture your stunning moments for all time. To honor this work and the families who choose to document and share these vulnerable moments, the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers holds an annual photo contest. In March, the IAPBP announced the winners of its 11th annual Birth Photography Image Competition, which celebrates excellence across four main categories: labor, delivery, postpartum and birth details. Subcategories for recognition include black and white, documentary, fine art, and hardship and loss.

Note: The following uncensored photos show people in the act of childbirth and include an image depicting loss.

#1 Overall Winner: “A Touch Of Love”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery
Credit: Bárbara Aviz Fotografia

The emotions captured in the winning photo are very intense. No matter how your baby is born, these first few moments between parents are magical. Thank goodness these birth photographers have caught some truly spectacular photos that perfectly capture the love between these partners.

#2 Best In Delivery: “The First Look”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Ebony Allen-Ankins Photography

#3 Best In Hardship & Loss: “As Long As I Am Here With You My Perfect Little Baby”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Meike Nagorny of Meike Nagorny m.o.m.e.n.t.s

#4 Best In Birth Details: DOCUMENTARY: “Nuchal”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Brittney Hogue of Brittney Hogue | Birth, Baby, Family

# 5 BEST IN LABOR: “Accepting A New Plan”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Sara Avila of Sara Avila Fotografia

#6 BEST IN POSTPARTUM: “Twins First Latch”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Jessica Miles of Jessica Miles Photography

#7 BEST IN BIRTH DETAILS: BLACK & WHITE: “She Roars”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Lindsey Bartell of Lindsey Eden Photography & Doula

#8 Best In Labor: Black & White: “Ovarian Cancer Survivor – Hospital Transfer”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Sara Hunter of Sara Hunter Photo, LLC

#9 Best In Delivery: Documentary: “Dad Catches His Baby Girl”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Sara Hunter of Sara Hunter Photo, LLC

#10 BEST IN DELIVERY: FINE ART: “The Blessed Exhaustion”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Danny Merz of danny merz | geburtsreportage

#11 BEST IN BIRTH DETAILS: “The Tiniest Feet”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Dania Lauren of Lauren + Douglas

#12 BEST IN LABOR: DOCUMENTARY: “My Sacred Birth Cocoon”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Jessica Innemee of VI-Photography

#13 BEST IN BIRTH DETAILS: FINE ART: “Blood of My Blood”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Laura Brink of Rewild Her

#14 Best In Postpartum: Documentary:”Love Till Infinity”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Inge Berken of Inge Berken Fotografie

#15 Members’ Choice: Best In Postpartum: “Crying Dad”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Sara Hunter of Sara Hunter Photo, LLC

#16 Honorable Mention: “Love And Support”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Vannessa Brown of  Vannessa Brown Photography

#17 Honorable Mention: Touch Of Love

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Dora Barens of Dora Barens Geboortefotografie

#19 Honorable Mention: “Daughters Of A Midwife”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Jessica Henderson of Jessica Henderson Photography

The emotions of a big brother to be. As a midwife, my favorite time in the postpartum period was when the big sisters or brothers would enter the room. Each introduction between siblings is building the first moments in a very special relationship. There’s excitement mixed with apprehension as they check out their new family member. These big brothers are already smitten with their new little sibling.

#20 Honorable Mention: Life-Giving Nectar

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Lyubov Chaykovskaya of LYUBOV CHAYKOVSKAYA

#21 Honorable Mention: Soften Open Release

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Deborah Van Bruchem of Noa Fotografie

#22 MEMBERS’ CHOICE: BEST IN LABOR: “White Noise”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Cindy Willems of Birth Day geboortefotografie 

#23 Honorable Mention: After Birth

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Ebony Allen-Ankins of Ebony Allen-Ankins Photography

#24 HONORABLE MENTION: Womb World To Our World

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Sadie Wild of Sadie Wild Photography

#25 Honorable Mention: Absolute Joy

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Lindsey Eden of Lindsey Eden Photography & Doula

#26 HONORABLE MENTION: Lean Into Me

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Lindsey Ellis of Wild Ember Birth

#27 HONORABLE MENTION: Ready For Devotion

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Credit: Sadie Wild of Sadie Wild Photography

#28 HONORABLE MENTION: Bloom

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Brittney Hogue of Brittney Hogue | Birth, Baby, Family

#29 Honorable Mention: “Ecstacy”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Jacinta Lagos of jacinta lagos birth services

#30 Honorable Mention: “The Reach”

30 Raw Birth Photos That Show The Magic, The Beauty And Power Of Delivery Baby AZ Today
Natalie Weber of Natalie Zepp Photography

Continue scrolling to see this some of this year’s winners and honorable mentions. You can visit the IAPBP website to see all the entries.

 

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