The World's Best Photos of #Family2020

I witnessed such a sweet family moment: the father, daughter, and elephant were coming back home after a long day of work. As soon as they arrived, the mother and youngest member of the family rushed outside the house to welcome them back home. Through the picture, I wanted to emphasize the importance of a united family to live a happy life. 

@karykan (Vietnam)

We are family not just because we share the same blood, but because we share a bond built from abiding love.

@kevinochieng (Kenya)

There are some moments that you can't explain with words. That's why I take photos. 

@giovani.dressler (Brazil)

Family comes first, no matter what. 

@spartanphotography254 (Kenya)

I had to wait for a long time before being able to photograph this mother feeding its chicks. 

@dikyedarling (Indonesia)

This picture was taken on an Anthropological field trip to a small village in Udaipur, India. The old man is the great-grandfather of the child. He held him close with so much love that I thought the moment was worth freezing. Luckily, I was in the right position with my 50mm lens on cropped sensor, which allowed me to make a tight frame focusing very closely on just their faces.

@hardikgaurav (India)

These two girls are my daughters. They are 363 days apart. Almost like twins, but both are very different. I got these retro clothes made for them just for the photoshoot. This session was full of surprises and the representation of the past era worked perfectly.

@andreiaiisabel (Switzerland)

My parents are my role models. They've loved each other dearly all their life, and continue to do so.

@priyowiddi (Indonesia)

The human race was taught to know division. But we are all human beings, regardless of our skin type. Traditional healers and “sorcerers” have over the years claimed that people with albinism are “ghosts” who never die but merely disappear. In many parts of East Africa, people with albinism are targeted for their body parts, which some believe hold magical powers and bring good fortune. With this shoot, we wanted to show that we are one family. My albino friend Chris, pictured here, deals with stares all the time and told me some horror stories about the way people treat him every day. We hoped to create this series called “See No Color” to show the world Albinos are people too, and they are loved. And they are powerful.

@kreativekwame (Cameroon)

When my mother's health got worse, she moved into our house. Since then, my daughters have been doing her best to make her feel loved and cared for.

@swetun (Myanmar)

I was commissioned to create promotional photos for Lake Magadi adventures. As we were about to start shooting, the old man pulled his son aside to show him the land that he would inherit. They were joined by the mum and just at that moment the sun rose from the horizon. The whole crew stood still as we took in this beautiful image of love and hope. The young man represented the future which is full of promise. Through the photo, the greatest emotion that stood out was love seen in the way both parents cradle the young one as if protecting him from any harm that may come his way.

@allela (Kenya)

I happened to meet the owner of the dogs in the fields of Grevenbroich. The dogs played wildly and jumped around. They were so beautiful and immediately struck me. I spoke to the owner and asked if I could take a picture of her dog family. She was very open-minded and happy about it. The animals fascinated me even more when they lined up in a row in front of me. I chose this photo because it expresses what family means to me. To see together in one direction, to pull together, to be with each other and for each other.

@a.rosenthal (Germany)

I wanted to show the love and unity between a mother and her child. I had so much fun during this session with my little girl!

@tinozavrus (Russia)

I photographed my niece, her husband, and their soon-to-be-born little girl. They were very aware of the responsibility that comes with bringing a child into this world. There was a lot of love, maturity, desire, and responsibility during this photoshoot.

@marisaheres (Spain)

On that day, I went to visit my family's grave at the cemetery. Nearby, this father and son were paying homage to their wife and mother. With the sunshine coming through and the incense smokes it was a sad but very warm and happy scene. I felt blessed. Remembering the memory of deceased loved ones is a an important tradition in Vietnam. They are remembered as a memory that will never be lost.

@nguyenvuphuoc (Vietnam)

I draw my inspiration for photography from my wife and daughter, the two most important women in my life. 

@hadranihasan (Indonesia)

In these remote places, you learn that you don’t need many things to be happy.

@donaldobarros (Venezuela)

After several hours of the session, we got the little boy to relax and feel protected in his mother's arms. I tried to convey simplicity, beauty, and above all tenderness.

@izlemus (Spain)

The mother's love for her child never fades out.

@tahiryamin (UAE)

With this photo taken with my son, I wanted to underline the fact that the father-son bond is an incredibly important thing to nurture. 

@antonytrivet (Kenya)

These horses are the descendants of horses that belong to the legendary Kurdish leader, General Mustafa Barzani from the Kurdistan region in Iraq. The two pictured horses are very caring, close, and emotionally connected. The photo conveys a sense of natural care, love, and romance between the two horses. Caring for each other is at the heart of family life and this photo radiates natural care and love for each other very well.

@arminabdehou (Iran)

The children were actually creating a video together for May the 4th to celebrate Star Wars day. It was such a fun activity for their dad to be apart of. He's his own creative genius, but privately so! I wanted people to see the joy that the quarantine has brought to many of us. Although it's been incredibly hard for so many, there are some moments that bring joy and laughter to every moment, even while we live in uncertainty.

@hwilson8 (USA)

The eldest sister places a bracelet on her younger sister during a quiet moment before the wedding. There is a feeling of love and calm.

@erinmichelleriddle (USA)

With this photo of a mother and her daughter, I wanted to show the contrast between childhood and adulthood.

@juliannieves (Spain)

I was waiting to board the ferry to cross the Rio de la Plata and take me to Uruguay. This little girl was crying because the wait was quite long. The mother comforted her, and finally, the child fell asleep in her arms. They both seem to have given up, one chooses to sleep, the other is distracted by the cell phone. I wanted to transmit the unconditional love of a mother, beyond her fatigue. I am always surprised by the light, like a third person in action. The light surrounds them in a special way: they almost seem to be chosen, embraced, calmed down so they can rest.

@paulaaranoa (Argentina)

Mothers of boys know that there is nothing like the bond between mother and son.

@thantzin712 (Myanmar)

There's nothing warmer than family. There's nothing stronger than sisterly love. This year, we didn't get the opportunity to go to church for Easter because of the lockdown. So, we created a gentle atmosphere at home with candles, painted eggs, and homemade cakes.

@nayagrig (Russia)

Here's my wonderful grandmother - I just wanted to capture the beauty and love in her eyes. 

@nicoprg (France)

This photo was taken in our house while inviting our children to play and learn about Wayang, the traditional puppet theatre play from Indonesia.

@hapelinium (Indonesia)

I was roaming around the railway station to capture some ''frame within frame'' composition photography when I spotted this grandfather saying goodbye to his grandson before the train departure. In Bangladesh, families are very united. It's important for married sons and daughters to visit their parents on a regular basis. After the train left, I talked with the grandfather and show him the photograph I'd taken, which made him very happy and emotional.

@md_sabbir (Bangladesh)

In my culture, babies are carried on their mothers' backs during the first year of their life. It allows them to adapt smoothly to the environment, providing emotional and physical security to discover the world in complete safety.

@frizzlemadeit (Ghana)  

In this National Park, monkeys spend their days relaxing in the hot springs and cuddling just like a human family would.

@alan_gallo (Italy)

During the quarantine, my family ordered a lot of pizza! With this photo, I want to show unity and togetherness. I only took a few photos because we were so hungry - right after I took this shot I ran downstairs to join them. The pizza was delicious!

@nodar (Russia)

It was a photo session on the occasion of the birth of my friends' child, I loved the contrast between the small feet and the big, delicate hands.

@emotionsphotography (Poland)

When the family unit grows into a loving community.

@rashid_sp (Kenya)

Nothing compares to the joy of holding a newborn baby.

@whittington (USA)

I cherish these moments of playtime with my kids and wife. I let my imagination run wild, escape the routine, and go back to being a kid for a moment.

@xavi_carrion (Spain)

I was looking for whales on that day. But when I flew my drone, I found a family of almost 20 dolphins just in front of me. I couldn’t see them from the beach, it was such a special moment. The family power is strong in all the species.

@gerardmarsal (Spain)