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Family in 2023 V02

Documentary Family Photography Galleries / Family

2023 v02 Contest Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power

The Family Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Family 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.

In Hangzhou City, a family of three happily reflects on their day in the mirror as they wash up before bedtime
Nina Chiang - Hangzhou City
In Hangzhou City, a family of three finds solace in the square, enjoying a heartwarming moment together
Nina Chiang - Hangzhou City
The family in Paris enjoys rollerblading, skateboarding and cycling
Marine Poron - Paris
In Hangzhou City, the family enjoys a heartwarming moment while eating dim sum, lovingly feeding each other and cherishing their time together
Mango Gu - Hangzhou City
The Herault family had a fun pillow fight, filled with laughter and joy
Yohan Bettencourt - Montpellier
Children from the Netherlands having fun and playing in a garden, capturing their joyful and carefree moments
Marjolijn Maljaars - Zuid Holland
The family had a delightful moment at the park, with the son soaring high on a basket swing, propelled joyfully by his dad while his sister joined in the fun
Alice Chapman - Cambridgeshire
In Lisbon's park, a daddy's girl joyfully plays with her parents during a time filled with love and excitement
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
A mother from Sao Paulo holds her baby on her shoulder while writing, and a dog attentively watches the heartwarming scene
Graziela Ventura - Sao Paulo
During his christening in Lisbon, Portugal, a little boy was seen crying, adding a touch of emotion to the family event
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
The baby girl in San Francisco is extremely tired and is eager to be rocked to sleep in her mother's cradle
Chris Shum - San Francisco
In Hangzhou City, the siblings share a heartwarming moment as they feed the bird fish together
Nina Chiang - Hangzhou City
In Hangzhou City, the baby was entertained by their aunt while she was doing exercise
Nina Chiang - Hangzhou City
In Limburg, the mother sat on the couch reading a book while giving a kiss to her younger child
Kobe Vanderzande - Limburg
The fatigued Los Angeles mom's face reflects exhaustion while her son lovingly requests her to read yet another book
Loren Haar - Ventura
A Dubai boy enjoyed his day at the beach, getting hit by playful waves
Ana Backhaus - Dubai
Dubai siblings play in the dunes at sunset, their elegant silhouettes contrasting beautifully against the warm sky
Ana Backhaus - Dubai
In Hangzhou City, a family is engrossed in reading and studying sacred scriptures together
Leon Wong - Hangzhou City
In Provo, a mother skillfully multitasks by sending her son to timeout while cradling her precious newborn
Nicole Moss - Provo
A young woman pays a heartfelt tribute to her late mother by adorning her grave in Provo
Nicole Moss - Provo
During lunchtime at home in Tallinn, the brothers sport matching clothing at the meal table
Elika Hunt - Tallinn
In Hangzhou City, a family enjoys laughter and fun while a girl plays with cotton
Mango Gu - Hangzhou City
The photo captures the bond between the two sisters as they relaxed and spent time together in beautiful San Francisco
Joyce Perlman - San Francisco
Grandma, the kid, and their furry friend had a delightful time together in San Francisco
Chris Shum - San Francisco
The loving siblings from Dubai attended a family event at church, holding each other face to face
Ana Backhaus - Dubai
The photo captures the heartwarming moment of a father and his son sitting together at a restaurant table in Mexico City, radiating the same emotions
Laura Gutierrez - Mexico City
In Brabant Wallon, a day in the life session involves grandparents gathered around the meal table, with a toddler eagerly eating with a plate up to their face
Emilie Marchandise - Brabant Wallon
In a picturesque family photo session in Lisbon, Portugal, the godfather shares a joyful laugh with his beloved goddaughter, creating a timeless and heartwarming memory
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
During the Ventura family photo session, dad puts up with his son's attitude right before bedtime
Loren Haar - Ventura
The girls from Herault enjoyed a fun day at the amusement park, where the two happily rode bumper cars and their smiles never faded
Yohan Bettencourt - Montpellier
In Campo Grande, the mother takes a break for breastfeeding
Roberto Simões - Campo Grande
In Lisbon, Portugal, a little boy is seen attempting to open a door, while his father stands nearby, prepared to lend a helping hand
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
In Herault, the father and son are playing on the floor with a toy car
Yohan Bettencourt - Montpellier
A Bouches-du-Rhone mother lovingly holds her son while cooking breakfast in their kitchen, creating a warm and intimate scene
Severine Reynaud - Bouches-du-Rhone
A family from Zurich hikes in nature with mountains as the backdrop for their family photo session, each member wearing backpacks to add a touch of adventure
Maria Fernanda Fernandez - Zurich
The child in an unusual position is being photographed on the couch with her brother in Tallinn
Elika Hunt - Tallinn
In Maryland, during mealtime, the mom is in the kitchen feeding her toddler who repeatedly says "no thank you" to the food
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
In Maryland, a mom and her son joyfully play with a toy in the living room of their family home
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
New Hampshire photographer captured a silhouette of kids doing cartwheels at sunset
Danielle MacInnes - New Hampshire
During a family photo session in San Francisco, the girl proudly wears a crown she crafted herself, adding a touch of creativity to the occasion, while enjoying a delicious noodle dinner
Anthony Thornton - San Francisco
In Amsterdam, a moment is captured when big brother playfully pulls little brother away from their mother
Jolene den Boer - Amsterdam
A tender moment captured in Lisbon, Portugal, shows a girl on the verge of kissing her beloved aunt during a heartwarming family gathering
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
During the documentary family photo session in Bristol, the family had the opportunity to bond and familiarize themselves with their newest addition - the baby
Nina Raingold - Bristol
On a Sunday morning in London, the mother and her children are baking cookies together in the comfort of their home
Francesca Codispoti - London
The sisters in San Francisco sat in their bedroom where they admired and shared their collection of crystals
Joyce Perlman - San Francisco
In Lyon, a little girl and her daddy engaged in a playful balloon battle, creating a fun and memorable family experience
Jessica Evrard - Lyon
The baby from Brabant Wallon is happily gazing at his parent in good lighting
Emilie Marchandise - Brabant Wallon
In Amsterdam, a mother lovingly plants a kiss on her newborn's cheek, beginning their bond and journey together as a family
Jolene den Boer - Amsterdam
A little boy in mid-air is splashing his mom and brother in the pool in Montpellier
Julie Verdier - Montpellier
Fun moment in the pool during the Montpellier photoshoot
Julie Verdier - Montpellier
In Provo, two children have a fun photo session as they play with a leaf blower while bouncing on a trampoline
Nicole Moss - Provo
The family had a fun day at the beach, with the kids happily playing in the sand under the sun and enjoying the water and waves
Darcie Silvers - Joplin
After a busy day exploring London, UK, the kids finally had a moment to relax and rest
Francesca Codispoti - London
The Herault family enjoys playing hide and seek
Yohan Bettencourt - Montpellier
In Maryland, a young boy is crying while his mother comforts him and tends to his hurt knees as they enjoy nature together
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
In Cambridgeshire, the sisters enjoy a playful break on the floor during their family photo session at home
Alice Chapman - Cambridgeshire
A photographer in New Hampshire beautifully captured a precious family moment, with a young boy laughing uncontrollably as his dad playfully tickles him on the bed
Danielle MacInnes - New Hampshire
In Hangzhou City, a girl is attempting to reach the keys of the piano
Mango Gu - Hangzhou City
In a picturesque Cambridgeshire home, two brothers engage in an enthralling game of chess, basking in the gentle embrace of warm window light
Alice Chapman - Cambridgeshire
A Bouches-du-Rhone girl happily decorates the glass of her bedroom window with colorful stickers
Severine Reynaud - Bouches-du-Rhone
The family photo session on Scarborough seafront captures a heartwarming moment as the little boy and his father lend a hand to help mommy stand up
Hollie Mateer - East Yorkshire
A serene photo session captures the tranquility of a peaceful morning at a home in Richmond, London
Francesca Codispoti - London
The older brother in the family carries his younger brother in Paris
Marine Poron - Paris
In Copenhagen, the family is getting ready to go to school before starting their day
Frederikke Brostrup - Copenhagen
Two sisters share a tender moment during a christening in Lisbon, capturing the essence of their affection
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
In Hangzhou City, the father and children are catching fish with a net in shallow water
Mango Gu - Hangzhou City
With cloudy skies overhead, mermaid sister spent a summer day at home with her super hero brother enjoying a refreshing pool session in Tallinn
Elika Hunt - Tallinn
In Lisbon, the mother and son shared a touching moment of affection
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
The family from Bristol had a fun and lively dinner time, even bursting into giggles
Nina Raingold - Bristol
A girl in Lisbon, Portugal is celebrating her christening with her family gathering together
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
In their home in London, UK, the children play around their mother who is relaxed on the sofa
Francesca Codispoti - London
In Lyon, a little girl is refusing to dress to go out and is standing on the table in a whim
Jessica Evrard - Lyon
In the living room, the young Lyon parents are bottle-feeding their baby on the sofa
Jessica Evrard - Lyon
The kids enjoys having fun running freely on the beach in San Francisco
Chris Shum - San Francisco
There was a sudden interruption as the diaper had to be quickly checked in the midst of the game in Tallinn
Elika Hunt - Tallinn
After a fun dress up session with the family, the mother from Cambridgeshire lies on the grass, catching her breath and enjoying a well-deserved rest
Alice Chapman - Cambridgeshire
A happy family in Copenhagen consists of two dads and their son
Frederikke Brostrup - Copenhagen
In Maryland, during summer days, a family with two boys enjoys the outdoors, playing with a running hose and having their hands in the water
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
In Bouches-du-Rhone, the girl triumphed at the Monopoly board game, bringing joy and excitement
Severine Reynaud - Bouches-du-Rhone
The girls eagerly wake up to the sight of the beach, filled with anticipation for the incredible day ahead of them in Mexico
Laura Gutierrez - Mexico City
A cozy photo session captures the special bond between a girl and her grandmother as they kick back and relax at home in Cambridgeshire
Alice Chapman - Cambridgeshire
The father and son are engaged in a playful session on the floor in Dusseldorf, capturing precious moments through their joyful interaction
Katrin Küllenberg - Dusseldorf
The boy appeared relaxed at the beach, lying on a wall in board shorts while resting on a towel during the family photo session
Maria Fernanda Fernandez - Zurich
In Brabant Wallon, a day in the life of this family involves the a woman listening to an elderly woman
Emilie Marchandise - Brabant Wallon
In Hangzhou City, the grandfather and grandson wore traditional clothing as they shared a heartwarming moment, smiling at each other
Leon Wong - Hangzhou City
In Richmond, London, the kids prepare themselves for the day ahead in the comfort of their own home
Francesca Codispoti - London
Sibling rivalry during a dramatic kitchen photo session in Tallinn, as they fight to determine who gets the privilege of using the mixer
Elika Hunt - Tallinn
A mother in Bonn is getting her daughter's hair done
Britta Eiberger - Bonn
During a family photo session at the beach, a young boy stands against a backdrop of cloudy skies as the sun rises, creating a picturesque moment
Maria Fernanda Fernandez - Zurich
While eating lunch in Amsterdam, the brother playfully waves with his hands covered in chocolate
Jolene den Boer - Amsterdam
A Maryland park session with a young child with static electricity in their hair after coming out of the slide
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
In Hangzhou City, a family experiences a brief moment of coincidence when the girl's modern video watch matches the traditional watch in the rabbit's hand
Mango Gu - Hangzhou City
In Hangzhou City, the dad enjoys swimming with his son on his back at the pool
Nina Chiang - Hangzhou City
In Paris, the dad is showing his daughter how to roller skate
Marine Poron - Paris
On Sunday, a family of five enjoys brunch together at their home in Richmond, London, UK
Francesca Codispoti - London
In Dubai, a family with a young boy in a stroller and a girl with a toy truck experienced a sibling fight
Ana Backhaus - Dubai
A mom in Lisbon, Portugal engages with her daughter, playfully painting together using a blue glue stick
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
A little girl lies on her back on the ground in Bouches-du-Rhone
Severine Reynaud - Bouches-du-Rhone
The Limburg family went for a walk on a forest trail, and as they passed a puddle, the women's reflections were visible
Kobe Vanderzande - Limburg
In Dubai, the kids are sound asleep, with two on the couch and one on the floor
Ana Backhaus - Dubai
A Dutch mother and her daughter having a swimming pool session together in the Netherlands
Marjolijn Maljaars - Zuid Holland
In North Yorkshire, a teenager enjoys a game of virtual golf while his siblings have fun bopping a balloon around the living room
Nic Shuttleworth - North Yorkshire
In Bouches-du-Rhone, the mom was being petitioned by her three kids, who were pleading with her to fulfill their desires
Severine Reynaud - Bouches-du-Rhone
In Hangzhou City, this family cherishes the warm moments of parents individually caring for their two babies
Nina Chiang - Hangzhou City
In Brabant Wallon, during a day in their life session, a child enjoy a piggyback ride on mom, captured in a black and white photo, laughing happily
Emilie Marchandise - Brabant Wallon
In London, UK, a girl gently pushes away her snack-stealing dog
Francesca Codispoti - London
In North Yorkshire, a young boy excitedly jumps up at the table to play a board game, prompting his brother to quickly move out of the way
Nic Shuttleworth - North Yorkshire
In Tallinn, Day in the Life photography capturing a heartwarming brotherly moment on the couch as one boy read a book and the other slept
Elika Hunt - Tallinn
In Brabant Wallon, the family enjoyed their time at home playing together, with the father catching their daughter and leading her to her mother, resulting in big smiles
Emilie Marchandise - Brabant Wallon
A photo session captures Spiderman taking a break at a cafe in Tallinn, ready to place an order during his day out
Elika Hunt - Tallinn
During a photo session in Provo, a heartwarming moment was captured as a mom and her sons joyfully built a fort together
Nicole Moss - Provo
The older Maryland brother playfully tickles his younger sibling on the couch, resulting in a big and happy smile on the youngster's face
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
The boy enjoyed a piggyback ride on Mommy's back as the family explored the leafy streets of San Francisco
Chris Shum - San Francisco
The family photo session in Cambridgeshire captures a heartwarming moment as the mother and her sons bond over a game of football in the garden
Alice Chapman - Cambridgeshire
The little brother in San Francisco was overjoyed when he saw his big sister after school
Chris Shum - San Francisco
During the family photo session in Tallinn, the mother gracefully poses in the center of the living room, with her flowing hair moving in one direction
Elika Hunt - Tallinn
The family in Maryland packed their baby gear, before going out for a walk
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
In Dubai, the girls were playing with wood blocks, and one of them made it clear that she didn't want a kiss
Ana Backhaus - Dubai
An Amsterdam brother and sister express their love for each other at a local ice cream shop
Jolene den Boer - Amsterdam
In Brabant Wallon, a boy having fun by hanging cherries from his ears with a cherry tree behind him
Emilie Marchandise - Brabant Wallon
In Copenhagen, the family's grown with a new baby. The father rests on the floor while the older son plays cards, and the mom and older daughter gaze at the baby
Frederikke Brostrup - Copenhagen
In the heartwarming photo session, parents in Hangzhou City are captured cutting their child's nails simultaneously
Nina Chiang - Hangzhou City
A young family is dining at home in Bonn
Britta Eiberger - Bonn
The Joplin family had a lot of backyard fun with a dunk tank
Darcie Silvers - Joplin
The little girl from Bonn is having a great time playing on the swing
Britta Eiberger - Bonn
Two Maryland kids, wrapped in a blanket, laying on the floor
Juliette Fradin - Maryland
A girl from Amsterdam prepares to break her piggy bank while her brother cautiously observes from a safe distance inside their home
Jolene den Boer - Amsterdam
In San Francisco, a young girl was debating which outfit to wear for dress up play, considering the endless options available
Joyce Perlman - San Francisco
In East Yorkshire, a one-year-old delightedly assists their mom during a family photo session while enjoying a lovely picnic
Hollie Mateer - East Yorkshire
Girls from Campo Grande loves thrilling adventures with their adrenaline-seeking friends
Roberto Simões - Campo Grande
In a Lisbon swimming pool, the father lovingly instructs his son in the art of diving during their family photo session, creating a special bond and capturing cherished memories
Raquel Ponte - Lisbon
The little girl gleefully playing, chasing after geese in Florianopolis during the family photo session
Thiago Braga - Florianopolis
In Boulder, Colorado, a girl wearing a yellow dress at an art exhibit can be seen captivated by her own reflection in the mirror
Bonnie Sizer - Boulder
The young girl shows affection to her baby brother in Leiria
Nuno Lima - Leiria
San Francisco family enjoyed quality time together and with their adorable cat
Joyce Perlman - San Francisco
In Limburg, a sister is painting her brother's nails
Kobe Vanderzande - Limburg
The father and daughter shared a special moment in the swimming pool
Darcie Silvers - Joplin
The Sao Paulo sisters have fun at home, joyfully playing with their play kitchen and bouncing toy
Graziela Ventura - Sao Paulo
In Hangzhou City, a group of children were energetically playing and bouncing around in a Chinese style courtyard during a family gathering
Nina Chiang - Hangzhou City
During the Lyon family photo session in the park, a little boy's excitement peaked as he eagerly fed a friendly pony
Jessica Evrard - Lyon
In Paris, a little girl kisses her sister through the mesh of the travel crib
Marine Poron - Paris