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Family in 2023 V01

Documentary Family Photography Galleries / Family

2023 v01 Contest Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Susan Walsh, Tom Reese

The Family Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Family in the 2023 v01. FPJA documentary family photographers are the best in the industry and know that their images are judged by the most notable and respected working newspaper photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry. Winning an award in these competitions is a true accomplishment.

The tender moment of a mother being embraced by her son without restraint, reflecting the joy of playing, is captured in Montpellier, Hérault
Julie Verdier - Montpellier
No matter the place...sitting in double stroller under spot light, this young curious mind reads their book intently in Mexico City
Laura Gutierrez - Mexico City
The loving parents help their children prepare for a family outing on rollerblades at Ile-de-France in Paris
Marine Poron - Paris
A young boy from East Yorkshire, England, is taken by his parents for a paddle in the river, wearing his rain boots, as they wade through the deep stream
Hollie Mateer - East Yorkshire
This precious little girl is having her baptism marked with a special moment as water is poured on her head in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul
Roberto Simões - Campo Grande
This Maryland father of two is enjoying quality time with his kids on a cozy futon couch in the living room after dinner
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
A group of children in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, eagerly attacked the candy table at a kids' party
Roberto Simões - Campo Grande
A young girl basks in the sun in Amsterdam Noord Holland, her towel lying beside her
Jolene den Boer - Amsterdam
The boy and his loyal canine companion enjoyed playing in the creek bed, complete with its stone-lined banks, in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang
Mango Gu - Hangzhou City
She delightedly licks the ice wall in the cave, wearing a climbing helmet, in Bonn North Rhine-Westphalia
Britta Eiberger - Bonn
The toddler in Massachusetts is enjoying quality time with the family pet, being showered with affection in the grass outside their home
Korri Crowley - Boston
She absorbed her father's advice as she practiced her art skills during her home lesson in Montpellier, Hérault
Julie Verdier - Montpellier
A young girl in Cambridgeshire, England, gazes into a mirror, attentively applying her makeup
Alice Chapman - Cambridgeshire
A child in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, is playing a game of catch with a dog and a toy fish in the water
Mango Gu - Hangzhou City
This adorable baby girl is savoring her slice of watermelon while seated in a highchair in the kitchen of her home in San Francisco, California
Chris Shum - San Francisco
The young siblings delightedly take advantage of the crisp fall air, bouncing joyfully on the trampoline in New Hampshire, USA
Danielle MacInnes - New Hampshire
The little girl in North Yorkshire, England got a big hug from her adoring Auntie on the playground
Nic Shuttleworth - North Yorkshire
A child in Zurich, Switzerland, is bravely making their way to school on a cold winter morning, their small figure surrounded by a wintry landscape
Maria Fernanda Fernandez - Zurich
From East Yorkshire, a documentary family photo showing the mother feeds the young baby while the older child reads with his father
Hollie Mateer - East Yorkshire
A young boy touched his forehead near the holy water basin at the church during a christening ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
A young boy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seen in a seemingly tense encounter with a goat with horns
Ana Backhaus - Dubai
This Maryland baby is celebrating his birthday with his dad, sharing a cake together in the sunny public park
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
In Montpellier Herault, a little girl quenches her thirst by heading to the nearby fountain
Julie Verdier - Montpellier
This child looks scared as they watch a giraffe feed from inside the car at Safari Park in Bangkok, Thailand
Thanarat Chiraskamin - Bangkok
The children of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, were filled with joy as they jumped around the inflatable structure at the kids party
Roberto Simões - Campo Grande
She stands proudly in her kitchen in Lisbon, Portugal, lovingly preparing pancakes for her little sister's breakfast
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
The two brothers of Bouches-du-Rhone in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, one crawling up the stairs and the other sliding down
Severine Reynaud - Bouches-du-Rhone
A little girl tenderly passes a bottle to her younger sister, watched over by a pair of curious dogs in the garden of Var PACA
Myriam Ohayon - Var
A young boy rolls down a sandy dune in San Francisco, California, as his brother observes from the top
David Enloe - San Francisco
Capturing this moment in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, the baby's mom witnessed her daughter's funny expression while dressing her
Jessica Evrard - Lyon
He was lovingly greeted with a slobbery kiss from his daughter at home in Montpellier, Herault
Julie Verdier - Montpellier
Bonn North Rhine-Westphalia best friends, enjoying each other's company, swing together while facing opposite directions
Britta Eiberger - Bonn
She takes a moment of respite from breastfeeding as a cat strolls in, creating a peaceful family scene in Genoa, Liguria
Sabrina Losso - Genoa
This Maryland father and son are bonding over a shared s'more, taking a bite simultaneously
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
Dad and his sons were having a fun time riding in the back of the van in Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
Katrin Küllenberg - Dusseldorf
She celebrates with friends with sunglasses and fancy party clothes, as presents are opened in the background
Ana Backhaus - Dubai
Two sisters take delight in the snowfall in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang, as they playfully enjoy the beauty of winter
Mango Gu - Hangzhou City
The brothers enjoyed their time together in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang, gleefully splashing in the water with winter snow all around them
Nina Chiang - Hangzhou City
She happily shared her snacks with her daddy while enjoying the beautiful day in San Francisco, California
Chris Shum - San Francisco
This Maryland mom helps her sons stay flexible by holding his legs while he gets a closer look at his feet
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
This girl looks up in admiration as her brother gets ready to explore the garden, with a festive Christmas tree adding a splash of colour to the scene
Francesca Codispoti - London
A mother looks on lovingly as her son plays guitar in a picturesque park in New Hampshire, USA
Danielle MacInnes - New Hampshire
The two brothers ran joyfully down the sandy beach dune in San Francisco, California, as the sand flew around them
David Enloe - San Francisco
The siblings had a fun time riding their bikes around the house, with mommy keeping an eye on them as they peddled down the mulch-lined sidewalk in San Francisco, California
Chris Shum - San Francisco
In Ventura, California, a loving father tenderly embraces his infant baby in a timeless black and white photograph
Loren Haar - Ventura
Sheer joy and delight for these Mexico City kids as they simultaneously play, read, and game in the comfort of their own home
Laura Gutierrez - Mexico City
The dad and twins shared a joyful moment as they laughed together while eating around the family table at home in Montpellier, Herault
Julie Verdier - Montpellier
The boy hangs from a tree swing, suspended above the flames in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at the end of the day
Ana Backhaus - Dubai
The boy is happily eating açaí in his home in Florianopolis, St. Catarina, under the careful watch of his sister, mother and aunt
Thiago Braga - Florianopolis
A newborn in Maryland is lovingly embraced in the arms of their parent as they spit up
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
Celebrating their birthday in Landes Nouvelle-Aquitaine, these twins show that even though they are identical, they still have different tastes when it comes to cake
Chrystel Echavidre - Landes
A teenage girl lounges on the floor with her beloved pet, enjoying the day in Mexico City
Laura Gutierrez - Mexico City
In Landes Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a father lovingly feeds his baby from a bottle
Chrystel Echavidre - Landes
In Boston, Massachusetts a young girl happily enjoys a game of peek-a-boo, hiding beneath a cozy blanket
Korri Crowley - Boston
The new parents cautiously fed their baby with great care in their San Francisco living room
Chris Shum - San Francisco
In Bouches-du-Rhone PACA, a mother lovingly savours the moment as she inhales the scent of her child's tiny feet on the changing table
Severine Reynaud - Bouches-du-Rhone
The child was being lovingly kissed by their mother at the end of the slide ride in San Francisco, California
Chris Shum - San Francisco
A father and his son enjoy an afternoon of play in a wooden toy fort at a kindergarten in Var PACA
Myriam Ohayon - Var
The little girl from Herault Occitania is lovingly styling her dad's hair with clips at his dressing table
Yohan Bettencourt - Montpellier
This father in Ventura, California was in a difficult situation as he tried to help his son who had fallen into the river
Loren Haar - Ventura
Surrounded by loud firetrucks, a Maryland family stands in the streets, with the father protecting his child's ears from the noise of the emergency vehicles
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
The Herault family are all smiles as they come out of the water, playing together in Montpellier
Julie Verdier - Montpellier
A young girl in Flanders, Antwerpen enjoys a sweet treat of spilled sugar while listening to music through her headphones
Christophe De Mulder - Antwerpen
The child relaxes in the sun after a swim, with a dark blue towel draped around and swim goggles still firmly in place
Ana Backhaus - Dubai
in Bouches-du-Rhone PACA, a mother breastfeeding her baby while the cat rubs against her and the big sister draws
Severine Reynaud - Bouches-du-Rhone
In Var PACA, a little sister eagerly points at her brother's pizza, enjoying a meal together at the table
Cynthia Arena - Var
A young girl in New Hampshire looks on with curiosity as her mother draws a chalk outline on the pavement
Danielle MacInnes - New Hampshire
The father looks on as his child enjoys a carefree swim in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang
Nina Chiang - Hangzhou City
In East Yorkshire England, a mum helps her daughter with her shoes sitting with the shoes and legs of other people in the foreground
Hollie Mateer - East Yorkshire
This loving family is enjoying a day out together, feeding the camels carrots from their car at Hangzhou City Zoo in Zhejiang
Nina Chiang - Hangzhou City
Two brothers enjoy a sunny day in Provo, Utah, coloring the sidewalk with chalk
Nicole Moss - Provo
In Lyon Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, two mothers tenderly embrace while keeping watch over their peacefully slumbering children
Jessica Evrard - Lyon
The baby girl was carefully dressed for her christening in Lisbon, Portugal as her family lovingly prepared her for the special day
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
The two brothers can be seen happily playing and climbing the stairs of the temple in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang, dressed in traditional Zen attire
Nina Chiang - Hangzhou City
An East Yorkshire smiling young girl slides down a slide with a look of glee on her face
Hollie Mateer - East Yorkshire