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.
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First Place

Nichole Hanna Photography
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Second Place

Jos Verhoogen
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Third Place

Jane McCrae Photography
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Honorable Mention

Emily Robinson Photography
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Honorable Mention

Ashley Marston Photography
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Honorable Mention

Além D’Olhar fotografia – Vívian Scaggiante
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To see some of the other stunning contest entries, keep scrolling and check out the International Association of Birth Photographers website.
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Lindsay Foster Photography
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Belle Verdiglione Photography
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Santa Cruz Birth Photography
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First Light Birth Photography
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Kendra Miller Photography
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