These heartwarming photos showcase family bonds from around the world
When the time comes to crack out the family photo album, these snappers will have plenty to show the grandchildren.
A new contest from photo app Agora challenged photographers from around the world to send in their best family-focused images, and more than 8,400 of the them responded.
50 finalists have now been selected – and these are our favourite shots…
‘The future of a family rests with the next generation’ by @allela – Magadi, Kenya
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101938/c977569d-b83b-4aa3-becf-489a98b98e79.jpg)
@allela
‘Motherhood’ by @tahiryamin – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101842/46febedb-6724-448c-a644-e30278d325a0.jpg)
@tahiryamin
‘Family Noa’ by @gustavo_moroz – Argentina
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101810/8b85abbb-711c-4946-bb93-7c1bb906baaa.jpg)
@gustavo_moroz
‘Family means looking in the same direction together’ by @a.rosenthal – Grevenbroich, Germany
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101807/28c96cf8-f2ad-4caf-bf62-e2e0fc0e2a25.jpg)
@a.rosenthal
‘Tenderness’ by @izlemus – Granada, Spain
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101937/4b7f1e11-0837-4c94-9f30-a5c78ac69086.jpg)
@izlemus
‘Mom and calf’ by @gerardmarsal – Fingal Head, Australia
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101841/54b60a4b-25be-4711-af7b-25efed8d4fca.jpg)
@gerardmarsal
‘Circle of life’ by @hardikgaurav – Udaipur, India
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101656/7b093d26-b91d-43f4-a949-f4aa1c8b2510.jpg)
@hardikgaurav
‘Happy family’ by @karykan – Lak Lake, Vietnam
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101942/a16a03d6-834d-4c54-b32c-4a4ef8b38b5b.jpg)
@karykan
‘All we have is each other: the rich bond of twins’ by @kobbykatalist – Accra, Ghana
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101648/072cb745-d5ca-4e97-934c-7bff25918487.jpg)
@kobbykatalist
‘Sisters’ by @erinmichelleriddle – Multnomah, USA
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101922/cd1cb8bd-bf39-4188-a253-abe358f930d0.jpg)
@erinmichelleriddle
‘Happy family’ by @dikyedarling – Jakarta, Indonesia
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13102204/e2693bda-6bd2-45ac-8e74-d4c94a8e6284.jpg)
@dikyedarling
‘Dad son’ by @antonytrivet – Karirana Kiambu, Kenya
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101729/d15c06c8-dc37-4c04-8b54-ae3d3775d12d.jpg)
@antonytrivet
‘Happy couple’ by @priyowiddi – Jakarta, Indonesia
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101819/acb9ecdc-3c3f-4a07-97c7-c0721a33da29.jpg)
@priyowiddi
‘Brothers’ by @farhanlabib2222 – Sarail-Aruail Road, Bangladesh
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101654/a422cd1b-636d-4ce2-baa4-2de2a6410bb4.jpg)
@farhanlabib2222
‘Real Himalaya brotherhood’ by @donaldobarros – Laya, Bhutan
![](http://content.assets.pressassociation.io/2020/07/13101858/35d7abd7-cd52-4ca4-82e4-a6fdecbbfdde.jpg)
@donaldobarros
![](https://www.silversurfers.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
The Press Association
![](https://www.silversurfers.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
Latest posts by The Press Association (see all)
- 5 unusual daffodil types and how to grow them - February 12, 2025
- How to spot RSV symptoms and simple steps to protect yourself - February 10, 2025
- What is prediabetes? - February 6, 2025
- 8 simple morning habits to boost your happiness - February 5, 2025
- Children’s Mental Health Week: The importance of communication - February 4, 2025