Family Photojournalist Association

Birth in 2023 V02

2023 v02 Contest Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power

The Family Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Birth in the 2023 v02. 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.

A golden hour took place at Hospital Plantadores de Cana, capturing the precious moments of a newly born infant with their loving mother and father

Valeria Tavares - Campos dos Goytacazes

The family at Unimed Caruaru gathered around the nursery window to marvel at the father showing off their new baby, capturing the precious moment with their phones

Andreza Ferreira - Pernambuco

All the emotions of a baby's birth through a cesarean section during a birth photo session at Maternity Santa Helena

Thiago Braga - Florianopolis

The father's hands embrace them, and the mother's emotions are surrounded by the Samaritan Hospital during the family photo session

Ivete Siqueira da Franca Bueno - Sao Paulo

Father's emotion during a birth photo session at Lília Neves

Valeria Tavares - Campos dos Goytacazes

During the Unimed Caruaru birth photo session, the doctor is seen holding the newly delivered baby

Andreza Ferreira - Pernambuco

A newborn baby smiling alongside his mother at the moment of birth during a birth photo session at Santa Helena Maternity.

Thiago Braga - Florianopolis

The father enjoying a meal and the mother admiring their newborn baby in the first hour after birth at the Maternidade Santa Helena

Thiago Braga - Florianopolis

The newborn baby is sticking out their tongue at their grandfather during the family photo session at Santa Helena Maternity

Thiago Braga - Florianopolis

The mother and father were joyfully viewing their precious newly born baby that was held by a staff member at Unimed Caruaru

Andreza Ferreira - Pernambuco

The whole family was filled with excitement during the moment of birth through a C-section at Santa Helena Maternity

Thiago Braga - Florianopolis

Unimed Caruaru provides supportive assistance to a woman in labor while capturing the beautiful city view outside through a large window

Andreza Ferreira - Pernambuco

The doula's attentive eyes brought a comforting presence to the birth session at Hospital Albert

Graziela Ventura - Sao Paulo

During the birth photo session at Hospital Albert Einstein, chromotherapy was implemented to promote a soothing and joyful atmosphere during the birth

Graziela Ventura - Sao Paulo

Newborn baby opening their arms at the moment of birth, with a backlight, captured during a birth photo session at Hospital Ilha Maternity

Thiago Braga - Florianopolis

The father, overcome with emotion, became ill and had to be cared for at Hospital Plantadores de Cana during the birth session

Valeria Tavares - Campos dos Goytacazes

The birth photo session captured the heartwarming moment of Grandpa and Grandma seeing their grandson for the first time at Hospital Albert Einstein

Graziela Ventura - Sao Paulo

A birth photo session capturing the love and affection from the very first moments of life at Maternidade São Luis Star

Ivete Siqueira da Franca Bueno - Sao Paulo

In the warmth of her husband's supportive embrace, a mother stands while in labor at Hospital Plantadores de Cana

Valeria Tavares - Campos dos Goytacazes

A birth session takes place at a home in Bouches-du-Rhone PACA, capturing a precious moment of a mother surrounded by midwives just before giving birth

Severine Reynaud - Bouches-du-Rhone

The emotions of the birth, showing the daughter and mother together in that special moment at Maternidade Santa Helena

Thiago Braga - Florianopolis

A multidisciplinary team was present at the maternity ward, where the husband was with the mother during labor

Thiago Braga - Florianopolis

A joyful and happy family, with the couple sharing a loving kiss while holding their newborn son, captured beautifully in a photo session at Maternidade Santa Helena

Thiago Braga - Florianopolis

Hospital Plantadores de Cana birth photo of a mother being wheeled away for a Cesarean delivery

Valeria Tavares - Campos dos Goytacazes

An emotional father expressed gratitude during the birth of his child, which was covered at Unimed Caruaru

Andreza Ferreira - Pernambuco

Mother and daughter moments after birth, with the father's hand in the frame. Taken at Santa Helena Maternity

Thiago Braga - Florianopolis

A birth photo session captured the beautiful moment of a woman in labor in the water at Hospital Sepaco

Ivete Siqueira da Franca Bueno - Sao Paulo

The parents' excitement during the birth of their child at Santa Helena Maternity is captured beautifully in the family photo session

Thiago Braga - Florianopolis

The birth photo session at Hospital Samaritano shows the provided strength and support during the labor process

Ivete Siqueira da Franca Bueno - Sao Paulo

A much-awaited daughter in a family photo session at Samaritano Hospital

Ivete Siqueira da Franca Bueno - Sao Paulo

The mother's emotions were overwhelming as she laid eyes on her baby for the first time after giving birth at Maternidade Santa Helena

Thiago Braga - Florianopolis