9th Place: Birth
by Casie Zalud, United States.

Casie Zalud

Award-winning photography by Casie Zalud

Wholehearted family photography, which celebrates the curiosity of childhood, the mayhem of family life, and devotion of parenting. I strive to boost kids’ self-esteem by showing them they are a vital part of the family unit and encouraging them to embrace their true personalities while liberating them from the stresses of perfection.

The Documentary Family Awards is an international competition in search of the insightful and meaningful ways that documentary photographers explore the interpretation of family.