
Raw, real and beautiful: Award-winning photographs show the power of women in childbirth
Women are warriors.
Just look at these pictures and tell me you don't agree.
The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers announced the winners of the 2020 Birth Photography Image Competition earlier this year
What this means is that these winning photos are the best of the bunch globally, capturing families deep in the primal drama, bravery and also breathtaking beauty of birth.
Content note: These images contain nudity and depictions of birth.
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First place
Natalie Weber of Natalie Zepp Photography
“Denial”
Shea Long of Coastal Lifestyles Photography
“Morning Light Creeps In”
Location: Canada
Member's Choice Best in Labor
Sophia Costa of The Sophia Co
“I am a Birthing Goddess”
Location: United State

Member's Choice Best in Fresh 48
Martha Lerner of zenmamalove
“Her Cup Runneth Over…”
Location: United States
Honourable Mention
For more stunning award-winning images, check out Birthphotographers.com