LABOUR is one of the most miraculous things a human can witness, and these photos have captured those extraordinary moments forever.
The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers has unveiled the winners of its 2020 competition.
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The judges received over 300 entries from across the globe were received under the categories, labour, delivery, birth details, postpartum and fresh 48 – documenting a baby’s first two days on earth.
Liz Cook, director of the IAPBP said: “Our association has grown by leaps and bounds and our members continually produce excellent, emotive, invaluable birth photographs for the families that hire them.”
The overall winner went to Dutch photographer Jessica Vink for her portrait entitled “A Moment of Silence.”
The image captures the new mum, immediately after a home birth with her newborn sleeping on her chest.
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Other highlights include Jana Brasil’s “Baby Noah Empelicado” which won the best in birth details prize.
Noah Valasco was born “en caul” – meaning the sac protecting him didn’t burst as it should when he was born which was captured in the incredible images by Brasil.
Winner of best in labour shot went to Sophia Costa for “I am a Birthing Goddess” which captures a couple conducting a home birth in their bathroom.
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The pair are surrounded by positive affirmations that have been taped to the window that say things like “feel confident, feel safe, feel secure” and “my body, my baby.”
And the best in 48 was taken by Natalie Weber for “Denial” that sees an older child curled up in her sibling’s bed while her mum feeds the new baby.
Birth photographers are growing in popularity as more and more families opt for a professional memory of the event.
To view all the entries and winners visit the IAPBP website.
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