11 Photos That Show Birth Is Beautiful, No Matter What Method You Choose

The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers announced today the winners of its annual "Image of the Year Competition." According to the IAPBP website, a panel of judges selected the winners based a point system that measures "technicality, emotionality, and composition." From water births to C-sections, all the contest entries show that despite the different birth plans parents follow, the moment a child comes into the world is beautiful, emotional and indescribable.

First Place

Nichole Hanna Photography

Second Place

Jos Verhoogen

Third Place

Jane McCrae Photography

Honorable Mention

Emily Robinson Photography

Honorable Mention

Ashley Marston Photography

Honorable Mention

Além D’Olhar fotografia – Vívian Scaggiante

To see some of the other stunning contest entries, keep scrolling and check out the International Association of Birth Photographers website.

Lindsay Foster Photography

Belle Verdiglione Photography

Santa Cruz Birth Photography

First Light Birth Photography

Kendra Miller Photography

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