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Family Photography Award

In Lisbon, Portugal, a photo captures the essence of family as brothers watch the baby and big brother gives a kiss during his christening at a church

This FPJA award-winning image was created by documentary family photographer, Raquel Ponte of Portugal.

Raquel Ponte, a documentary family photographer of Portugal, was presented with a Pro Award for top family photojournalism by the FPJA contest judges.

The best family photographers in the world enter their favorite images to the Family Photojournalist Association's contests. Their photographs are evaluated and selected by some of the most recognized picture editors and working photojournalists in the news industry.

2023 v03 Contest Judges

Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth