We love capturing moments of our little ones in their most natural states because it's just so beautiful. It's not always easy to create those pure moments, so we often find ourselves just saying, "smile at the camera."
So we were so excited when we found The Documentary Family Awards (DFA) to re-inspire our love for photography. Scroll through their Instagram or check out all the award winning photos on their website, Documentary Family Award Winners.
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The rising and falling. The beginning, middle, and end. Deadline to enter your birth photos is tomorrow. Link in profile. We believe in the process of bringing life into the world. The raw moments building to childbirth and the tender ones in the aftermath. This year, we want to see images that tell the whole story. Show us yours before October 20. Photograph by Rebecca Coursey-Rugh, United States. @rebeccacoursey_photosandfilm #birthphotographer #documentaryfamilyphotography #birthphotography #birthwithoutfear#photocompetition #documentaryfamilyphotographer #familyphotojournalism #documentaryphotography #birthbecomesher #birthisbeautiful #thebirthhour
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The best camera is the one you have with you. And we think some of the most authentic images are the ones you take on your phone. Submit your best phone images before October 20th. Submission link in profile. Photo by Alina G. Vincenti, Italy. @alina_fotoemozioni #docfamawards #documentaryfamilyphotography #photocompetition #familyphotos #documentaryfamilyphotographer #familyphotojournalism #documentaryphotography #mobilfoto #cellphonephotography
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Photo by Monika Multan, Poland. @monika.multan #docfamawards #decisivemoment #poland #documentaryfamilyphotography #familyphotojournalism #familyphotography #documentaryphotography
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It's a yearly contest. So take a look around at the DFA site and Instagram and enter your own beautiful documentary-style family photos next year!
The co-founders' Instagram accounts are great as well:
