ALBERTA, CANADA, March 24, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Outstanding Maternity Award continues to bring together talented photographers from around the world, with Season 35 featuring artists from 17 countries.

Since its founding in 2014, it has grown into one of the most respected international communities in the field, recognizing the creative vision of artists who portray the depth, beauty, and emotion of motherhood and family life.

The award serves as a platform for photographers to stand out, gain well-deserved recognition for their art, increase their visibility, and connect with new audiences. Under the leadership of Eliane Pellegrini—an international photographer with extensive experience and work spanning 14 countries—the Outstanding Maternity Award has become one of the most significant honours in maternity and family photography.

For this edition, the jury included Erzsébet Laufer of Hungary and Aleksandra Osadcha of Ukraine.

The winners, announced on March 20, 2025, represented 17 countries — among them the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Turkey, Brazil, the USA, Israel, Italy, Russia, Hungary, France, French Polynesia, Bulgaria, Iran, Austria, Belgium, Germany, and Japan.

"We've seen how a single award can shift the course of an artist's journey," says Eliane Pellegrini, co-founder of the Outstanding Maternity Award. "Our goal has always been to create momentum — to help photographers not only be seen but truly supported in their path forward. This isn't just about awarding talent; it's about nurturing it."

As the Outstanding Maternity Award looks ahead, it continues to welcome photographers passionate about telling powerful visual stories of motherhood and family. Artists from all backgrounds and levels of experience are invited to submit their work and be part of this growing global community.

Submissions for the upcoming season are now open — an opportunity to share your vision, connect with a broader audience, and join a celebration of artistry that spans continents.

Established in 2014, the Outstanding Maternity Award celebrates the art of maternity and family photography, bringing together talented photographers from across the globe.

The award serves as a platform for photographers to showcase their work, gain well-deserved recognition for their art, amplify their notoriety, and reach new audiences.

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