
The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP) recently unveiled some of the most beautiful birth images from it’s annual “Image of The Year” competition. These awards honor the best of the best from more than 1,200 member photographers working in 42 different countries.They are photographs that capture the miracle of birth and strength of amazing women around the globe.
Here are the winners of the 2017 competition ― and some of the honorable mentions ― all of which are intimate, compelling and breathtaking in every form. Click through to view the complete list.
Image Of The Year
Road to Deliverance
Jaydene Freund of Cradled Creations
Best In Category: Labor
Determination
Katie Mathis Photography
Best In Category: Delivery
With A Splash
Elizabeth Farnsworth Photography
Best In Category: Postpartum
Straight from Heaven
Natasha Hance – Birth Unscripted
Honorable Mentions
Hello Before Goodbye
Sarah Boccolucci Photography + Birth Services
Catching Her Baby, Born Via Surrogacy
Leilani Rogers, Photographer
Joyful Finale
Elise Hurst Photography
Honoring the Temple
Elliana Gilbert Photography
A Sister Is Born
Rebecca Coursey Photographer + Doula
Three’s Not A Crowd
Snap Life Photography
Congratulations to all those honored in these awards.These photos truly are awe-inspiring and we feel very privileged to catch a glimpse of these births!