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AFNS Award Prime Contest

AFNS Award Prime Contest

An international photography award for newborn and family photographers. Every entry is judged within 24 hours.

Award-winning newborn photograph by Tracey Wallis

Even more recognition and awards: an exclusive contest for winners of the AFNS AWARD

Yes, it’s true: we are the first and only contest that judges & awards your submissions in 24 hours. We created the AAPC to give all members and enthusiasts of AFNS AWARD even more opportunities to gain recognition and prestige through further great awards, badges and certificates. Only winners and placed winners of the AFNS AWARD 2017–2023 can submit pictures to the AAPC. We would like to help these photographers receive even more appreciation through this extended contest, and reward their loyalty over the last 7 years of AFNS AWARD.

The main reasons to join the AAPC are the great prizes from our generous sponsors, the certificates, publications in our official magazine and the title “AAPC PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE MONTH”.

These are the categories we award

We award different categories for the professional level of expertise in worldwide family photography

Newborn photograph by Natasha Bamford Photography

NEWBORNS

Show us your best and greatest newborn pictures. We love details, close-ups, wonderful sets and poses.

Award-entry maternity photograph

MATERNITY

Show us your most beautiful pictures of great and artistically presented maternity photography.

Award-entry photograph of parents with their newborn

PARENTS

Show us pictures of happy and proud parents, families or hands close-up. We love unique and precious moments.

Award-entry photograph of siblings

SIBLINGS

Show us pictures of siblings’ best poses and great connection. We love natural and beautifully staged shots.

A truly beautiful contest you will love and always come back for more.

Submit your best pictures and get judged & awarded in 24 hours.

Submit your images

Start now and create the ideal moment

You are invited to participate in the AFNS AWARD PRIME CONTEST. Every rating earns a badge and AAPC Level Points.

AAPC Bronze badge

AAPC BRONZE BADGE

A rating of 2–3.9 is required to receive the official BRONZE AWARD BADGE. Images that have an average, professional beginner level and talent will be awarded 10 AAPC Level Points.

AAPC Silver badge

AAPC SILVER BADGE

A rating of 4–6.9 is required to receive the official SILVER AWARD BADGE. Images that have an above-average, professional standard level and creative talent will be awarded 20 AAPC Level Points.

AAPC Gold badge

AAPC GOLD BADGE

A rating of 7–8.9 is required to receive the official GOLD AWARD BADGE. Images that show exceptional creativity and outstanding editing & lighting skills will be awarded 50 AAPC Level Points.

AAPC Prime badge

AAPC PRIME BADGE

A rating of 9–10 is required to receive the official PRIME AWARD BADGE. Images that are so extraordinarily creative and unique, and show a high level of artistic creation, will be awarded 100 AAPC Level Points.

If the submitted images receive a rating below 2, we award the Participants badge but no points.

Start creating perfect moments and take part with your outstanding work.

We draw on photographers who convey a high level of quality and exceptionalness with their pictures.

Submit your images

Prime winners in our magazine

See the yearly winners magazines
  • Magazine cover featuring prime winner Deseille Gwenaëlle
  • Magazine cover featuring prime winner Ella Drozynska
  • Magazine cover featuring prime winner June H
  • Magazine cover featuring prime winner Jennifer Knotts
  • Magazine cover featuring prime winner Jennifer White
  • Magazine cover featuring prime winner Liana
  • Magazine cover featuring prime winner Nadia de la Rosa
  • Magazine cover featuring prime winner Priscilla Camara Gimenez
  • Magazine cover featuring prime winner Tracey