Outstanding Maternity Award
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 is a means for photographers to stand out, receive proper recognition for their art, increase their visibility, and reach new audiences.
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JUDGES
Luiza Avetisyan
Ukraine
Luiza Avetisyan is a professional studio photographer specializing in elegant, emotional portraiture with a refined, light-focused aesthetic.
Her work combines artistic direction with deep technical expertise, helping clients feel confident, comfortable, and beautifully seen in front of the camera.
With years of experience working with women and families, Luiza creates timeless imagery that highlights connection, softness, and authenticity.
She has built an international teaching practice, delivering photography workshops and masterclasses in multiple countries, including the United States and Canada, and mentoring photographers on lighting, communication, and creative direction.
Luiza is the creator of the educational project ProArt and is currently writing a book focused on developing a structured system for understanding and mastering light in studio photography.
She also runs her own creative showroom, where unique custom looks and outfits are developed specifically for her photoshoots, adding a distinctive signature style to her work.
Chiho Majima
Japan
Based in Kamakura, Japan, Chiho Majima specializes in elegant and artistic newborn, baby, and family photography.
After graduating from university, she spent 25 years working at an advertising agency, primarily in television and radio media. In 2018, she began her career in newborn photography and has since become widely recognized for creating refined, beautiful posing while placing the highest priority on newborn safety.
Her work is defined by timeless, luxurious imagery that preserves precious moments—photographs that continue to evoke warmth and emotion even many years later.
Appointed as a Safety Ambassador of the Japan Newborn Photography Safety Association, she is deeply committed to safe, ethical, and responsible newborn photography. Her work is highly regarded for its balance of artistic beauty, strict safety standards, and gentle, baby-led posing techniques.
Since 2022, she has also been active in education, leading newborn and baby photography workshops and running a professional training program for newborn photographers. These workshops and courses are consistently fully booked, with ongoing demand from photographers both in Japan and internationally.
