THE AFNS AWARD – Newborn & Maternity Photography Competition
- Deadline: 31 December 2026
- Website: http://afns-award.com
Founded in 2017, the AFNS AWARD stands as the global benchmark for professional newborn photography and elegant maternity photography. Operating as an exclusive, invite-only Members Club and active monthly competition, it is designed to showcase the world's strongest photography network.
Active rounds run continuously throughout the calendar year. Club members submit their high-end digital artwork through a dedicated portal to be evaluated by an international expert jury. Submissions undergo a multi-stage quality check, judged on creativity, original idea, composition, lighting, and overall technical implementation. Outstanding images are announced as official winners, awarded with prestigious badges, published in our permanent global Winners Gallery, and featured across our extensive social networks.
Fees:
Free
Prizes:
Exceptional images selected by our international expert jury are honored with unique, highly respected digital Winner Badges to prominently showcase excellence. Winning entries are officially published in the permanent global AFNS Winners Gallery and gain extensive international exposure through features across our official Facebook and Instagram networks.
Eligibility:
Open to both established professionals and aspiring talent specializing in newborn, pregnancy, baby/sitter, and fine-art childhood portraiture globally (Minimum age: 18).
Copyrights & Usage Rights:
Photographers retain full and unrestricted copyrights and exploitation rights for every submitted image. The AFNS AWARD is granted the right to use and display winning entries solely for the purposes of managing, archiving, and publicizing the official award results across its platform and social networks.