THE AFNS AWARD – Newborn & Maternity Photography Competition

Founded in 2017 by Michael Stief, internationally recognized newborn photography educator, speaker, juror and competition founder, the AFNS AWARD is the global benchmark and premier photography contest for high-end newborn portraiture, luxury maternity art, and emotional family photography.

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.