Awards & Recognition

I am honoured to have received recognition within the International and New Zealand photography community. Below are some of the awards and honours I’ve been privileged to receive, a testament to the passion and care I bring to every session.

Each of these accolades fuels my commitment to continuing growth, learning and excellence, ensuring your session is not only beautiful but also thoughtfully crafted. 

2 Contest Wins June 2026 — INPCA Awards

6 Global Winners 2025 — NewGen Awards

1 Silver 2025 — NewGen Awards

1 Gold 2025 — NewGen Awards

Gold Newborn 2022 – Asia Pacific Awards

1 Silver 2022 -- IRIS  Awards

4 Bronze 2022 -- IRIS  Awards

2 Silver Distinction 2021 -- IRIS  Awards

1 Bronze 2021 -- IRIS  Awards

1 2nd Place 2021— WPE Awards

5 Silver 2021 — WPE Awards

1 Bronze 2021— WPE Awards

4 Bronze 2020 -- Rise International Awards

2 Bronze 2020 -- IRIS  Awards

1 Silver 2020 — WPE Awards

INPCA Contest Winner June 2026
INPCA Contest Winner June 2026
Black and white photo of a sleeping newborn baby held in hands, with its head resting on its hands and eyes closed. Gold award badge in the top left corner stating "Global Winner" and "Newborn". South Auckland
Two sleeping babies, wrapped in beige cloth and wearing beige hats, lying on a brown furry blanket, with the baby on the right holding the other baby's hand. A black and gold badge in the top left corner reads 'Newgen Awards Global Winner Newborn.'
A woman wearing a light pink ball gown with a full skirt, standing near a fence, touching noses with a brown horse on a grassy field at sunset, with trees in the background and an award badge in the top left corner.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman in a black bra and underwear, with a child peeking from behind her, hugging her belly. There is a gold award seal in the top left corner that says 'NewGen Awards Global Winner Creative'.
A sleeping newborn baby lying on a light blue surface, surrounded by felt clouds, elephants, and teddy bears, with balloons attached to some of the animals, creating a sky scene. A gold emblems reads 'Global Winner Newborn' in the top left corner.
A woman holding a sleeping baby tenderly against her shoulder in a dark studio setting, with a gold laurel award emblem in the top left corner. Auckland newborn photographer
A woman with dark hair and a warm smile holding a sleeping baby dressed in a white sweater, against a dark background. There is a gold badge in the top left corner indicating a first place award in a family photography category at the Newgen Photo Aw
A sleeping baby in a gray knit outfit surrounded by plush toy elephants, teddy bears, and cloud and balloon props on a light blue background.
Cute baby dressed in a brown bear costume lying on a blue background, holding a dandelion puff, with scattered clouds and a teddy bear beside.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby being held gently by hands, awarded at the Asia Pacific Photography Awards for newborn category, Racheal Trail.
A baby dressed in a brown knit outfit with bear ears, lying on a blue background with cloud cutouts and holding a fluffy white umbrella shaped like a cloud, alongside a small white teddy bear. The image is part of the Asia Pacific Photography Awards,
A woman dressed as an angel with large white feathered wings, wearing a long silver gown and a tiara, standing with hands clasped over her pregnant belly against a dark background. A badge in the top right corner indicates she is the 2024 theme winne
Pregnant woman wearing a flowing white gown and crown, posing with one hand on her belly and the other on her chest, against a brown background. Award badge in the top right corner indicating theme winner at the 2024 AFNS Award Prime Contest, Racheal
Pregnant woman in a white dress with a cape and jeweled headband, posing against a brown background. There is a logo in the top right indicating she is the theme winner of the 2024 AFNS Award Prime Contest, Rachel Trail.
A pregnant woman standing in a bright room with two large, flowing, semi-transparent sculptures on either side, one of a woman with a hat and the other of a woman with wings, with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling and a badge indicating a Silver
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman wearing a large sun hat, holding her belly and resting her other hand on her side. There is a logo in the top left corner that says 'The Societies of Photographers' with a gold award label.
A pregnant woman sitting on a white block, wrapped in a white cloth, with a dark studio background and a burst of light behind her head, holding her belly. She is looking at the camera.
A woman sitting on the floor with a dark background, wearing a golden dress, decorated with gold embellishments, and a crown-like headpiece with radiating gold spikes, in a promotional image for the 2020 Portrait Masters Image Awards Bronze.
Award badge for the 2024 WPE Awards, acknowledges Racheal Trail, with two yellow stars at the bottom, and the website www.wpeawards.com at the bottom.
A pregnant woman in a flowing purple gown poses against a gray backdrop, with an award badge in the top right corner indicating a silver winner at a 2022 contest.
A tree-shaped object with a cloud-like top, centered on a white background, with a black and white logo in the top left corner.
A sleeping baby dressed in a brown onesie with a Santa hat lying on a wooden surface surrounded by holiday baking supplies and decorations.
Close-up black and white photograph of a person's torso and hips, highlighting curves and skin texture.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman with a young child hugging her belly, smiling, with an Asia Pacific Silver Award badge from 2021.
Black and white side profile of a pregnant woman wearing a large hat and a long dress, holding her hat with one hand and resting her other hand on her hip, with an Asia Pacific Photography Award Silver Award badge from 2021 in the top left corner.
Black and white photo of a sleeping newborn baby with chin resting on hands, cradled in adult hands, with an Asia Pacific Silver Award badge in the top left corner.
A woman is hanging in an aerial silk, smiling. A man lies on his back on the floor, holding her hand. The image is in black and white with a badge indicating a 2021 Asia Pacific Highly Commended award.
A woman lying on blue fabric with a vintage typewriter on her side. An award badge in the top left corner reads 'Asia Pacific Highly Commended 2021.'
A sleeping baby wearing a white bear hat and holding a small stuffed animal, with a highly recommended badge from Asia Pacific Awards 2021 in the top left corner.
Three house-shaped frames containing plush toys, a girl and two teddy bears, on a dark background.
Pregnant woman standing with hands on her belly, looking down.
A woman with long dark hair laying on her back on a blue fabric surface, next to a small vintage typewriter and a round wooden tray.
A pregnant woman wearing a large wide-brimmed hat and a black strapless dress, standing against a black background.
A woman in a blue dress lying on large blue fabric, surrounded by awards and a typewriter.
A woman wearing a long, flowing white dress holds a young child embracing her, standing on a small stool against a dark background. There is a WPE Awards logo in the top left corner.
A woman in a pink gown standing near two horses in a field during sunset.
Silhouette of a woman Falling in a silky fabric or hammock, with a ribbon or award badge in the top left corner.
A man with wet hair holding a person upside down under a waterfall, with water splashing around them.
A woman wearing a large black wide-brimmed hat holding a sleeping baby wrapped in a green blanket against a dark background.
A woman hanging upside down in a fabric sling, with her arms and legs extended, in a studio setting.
Young girl in a white and peach princess dress standing by a fence in a grassy field with two horses, with trees and sunlight in the background.
A pregnant woman wearing a large floppy hat and a strapless black dress, standing in profile against a dark background.
Three young children in formal attire posing for a portrait with a stroller against a dark background. The girl on the left wears a gray dress, the boy in the middle sits in the stroller, and the girl on the right wears a green dress.
Black and white photo of a sleeping newborn being gently held by multiple hands, with a badge indicating a Gold Winner award for Rachel Trail.
A pregnant woman and a man sitting together, smiling and looking at each other, in a studio setting with a dark background.
Black and white photo of a sleeping baby cradled in adult hands with an award badge in the top left corner
Silhouette of a man kneeling and holding a pregnant woman's belly, with a badge indicating a bronze award for a photo contest.
A pregnant woman kneeling and holding a large monstera leaf, with a plain gray background and a Rachael Trail award badge in the bottom right corner.
Black and white portrait of a pregnant woman with short dark hair and a bearded man. The man is holding the woman from behind, with one hand on her shoulder and the other on her stomach. The woman has her eyes closed and her hand resting on her belly
A young boy and a newborn baby sharing a tender moment, with the boy gently holding the baby and their faces close together, in black and white.
A pregnant woman kneeling on the ground holding a large leaf.
Award certificate with a black background and gold accents, honoring Racheal Trail for a newborn photography category at the Legacy Photography Awards, February 2021, featuring a black and white photo of a sleeping baby.
A pregnant woman in fishnet clothing posing in profile against a dark background, with an AFNS Award Silver Winner badge and the name Racheal Trail in the top right corner.
Black and white photograph of a pregnant woman wearing a large hat, with her hand resting on her belly, against a dark background. An award badge for AFNS Award Prime Contest 2021 Bronze Winner is in the top left corner.
A pregnant woman with long dark hair wearing fishnet lingerie, holding her belly, against a dark background with a baby photo awards logo and text.
A sleeping baby wrapped in a soft gray blanket, wearing a blue knit hat, with a small badge in the bottom left corner indicating third place award.
A woman with long blonde hair wearing a large sunhat, a black long-sleeve crop top, black underwear, and thigh-high stockings, posing against a plain background. She is holding the hat with both hands and has an award badge in the bottom right corner
Certificate of honorable mention for maternity photography awarded to Rachael Trail at the Legacy Photography Awards in October 2020, featuring a maternity photo of a pregnant woman lying on a wooden stool against a dark background.
A certificate for an honorable mention in maternity photography awards, October 2020, awarded to photographer Rachael Trail, featuring a black and white pregnancy photo of a woman with wings, standing with arms outstretched.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman sitting on a chair, smiling, with her hands resting on her belly. Text in the top right corner reads 'Racheal Trail Maternity'. The bottom features a bronze award badge for the 2020 International Photography
Cover of Racheal Trail Maternity photography award book, featuring a pregnant woman with body painted in vibrant colors, against a black background, with a bronze award badge from 2020.
Black and white maternity portrait of a pregnant woman lying down with her hair spread out, showcasing her baby bump. The image features overlay text indicating 'RACHEAL TRAIL MATERNITY' and a 'BRONZE AWARD 2020' from the International Photography Aw
A pregnant woman lying on her back with her legs raised and crossed, on a dark background, promoting Rachael Trail Maternity and an award from 2020.
Black and white photo of a baby held between adult arms, with text indicating Racheal Trail Baby and a 2020 Bronze Award from the International Photography Awards.
Photograph of a baby doll wrapped in a purple blanket, lying in a wooden cradle on a dark wooden floor, with a golden pillow behind. Text overlay indicates Racheal Trail Baby, 2020 Bronze Award from the International Photography Awards.
Award certificate for third place in maternity photography category, September 2020, by photographer Racheal Trail; below, a pregnant woman with long hair standing against a dark background, wearing a feathered black garment.
Certificate for Legacy Photography Awards September 2020, Honorable Mention in the Newborn category awarded to Racheal Trail, with a photo of a sleeping newborn wrapped in soft gray fabric.
A woman dressed as a goddess, wearing a crown and a long flowing white gown, seated on a pedestal against a dark background.
Black and white photo of a woman lying on her back with her legs raised and crossed, and her hands covering her face, with a medal hanging above.
A woman with long dark hair lying on her back on a dark surface, wearing a revealing outfit and displaying tattoos on her chest.
A pregnant woman sitting on a white box, draped in white fabric, with a dark background. She is holding her belly with one hand and has a golden halo-like crown on her head. There is a bronze medal graphic in the top right corner.
A sleeping baby bundled in blue fabric, wearing a blue knit hat, lying on a multicolored blanket.
A newborn baby sleeping in a wicker basket, wrapped in a light blue fuzzy blanket, with a medal and ribbon indicating first place.
Baby lying in a white knitted blanket on a beige surface, looking at the camera, with a gold badge featuring a '7' and ribbon in the upper right corner.
Sleeping baby in a beige knitted hat and sweater, cuddling a small stuffed animal.
A sleeping baby in a heart-shaped cutout in white paper.
A sleeping baby in a blue knit outfit and hat, lying on a brown fuzzy blanket, with a gold medal and green ribbon in the top right corner.
A sleeping baby in a gray beanie, wrapped in a blue blanket, resting on a gray pillow, surrounded by knitted blankets on a wooden surface, with an NPC winner badge in the top right corner.
Newborn baby sleeping on a small bed with a blue fuzzy onesie, in a cozy setup with a brown background.
Newborn baby sleeping in a brown basket wrapped in a light blue knitted outfit with buttons.
Baby lying in a white, knitted basket with a beige background and a winner badge in the top right corner.
A sleeping newborn baby wearing a beige knit hat, cuddling a small teddy bear while lying on a beige blanket.
Young child sleeping on a white surface, holding a small black stuffed animal, with an award ribbon in the top right corner.
A sleeping baby in a knitted gray hat and sweater, nestled in a cozy, chunky gray blanket inside a round basket on a wooden floor, with a gold and green award badge in the top right corner.
A sleeping baby in a wicker basket on a wooden floor.
A baby wrapped in a blue blanket, lying in a basket with blue faux fur lining, on a wooden floor.
Young baby sleeping in a basket with a floral headband and wrapped in a blanket, on wooden floor.
A sleeping baby wearing a floral crown and wrapped in a beige blanket, in a basket with a purple stuffed animal, on a wooden floor background.
A certificate for second place in the June 2020 Legacy Photography Awards, maternity category, awarded to photographer Racheal Trail, featuring a woman in a white dress standing by a river in a forest.
Certificate of Honorable Mention for Newborn Category awarded to Racheal Trail, with a photo of a sleeping newborn baby in a knitted hat and onesie, lying on a blanket.
Certificate of Honorable Mention for newborn category awarded to photographer Racheal Trail, with a photo of a sleeping newborn baby in a basket.
Certificate of honorable mention for newborn photography awarded to Racheal Trail in June 2020, with an image of a sleeping newborn baby in a white bowl. The baby is holding a small plush toy, surrounded by steam.
A certificate of honorable mention for newborn photography awarded to Racheal Trail, displayed above a photograph of a sleeping newborn baby in a basket, wearing a pink hat and wrapped in soft blankets.
Newborn baby sleeping, wrapped in a blanket.
Baby wearing a blue knit hat with bear ears, resting chin on hands, on a soft gray surface.
A sleeping baby with a white hat featuring a bear face, lying on a small bed with a gray headboard and soft blanket, on a wooden floor.
A young boy holding a baby, both smiling, in a studio setting with a certificate badge in the top right corner.
A sleeping baby lying on a small bed with pillows and blankets, wearing a knit cap and holding a plush toy, on a wooden floor.
A sleeping baby wrapped in a beige blanket, holding a stuffed animal, lying on a colorful blanket with a blue pillow behind them.
Close-up of a sleeping newborn baby lying on its stomach with its head resting on its arm.
A sleeping baby wearing a light blue knit hat with bear ears, resting with chin on hands and knees, on a soft gray surface.
Baby wrapped in pink blanket, with head resting on a teddy bear, against a pink background.
A sleeping baby lying on a pink textured blanket, wearing a knit hat and a light-colored blanket, with a medal badge in the top right corner that says "Winner".
Close-up of a sleeping newborn wrapped in a blue blanket on a blue surface.
Adorable sleeping baby wrapped in a blanket with a fluffy headband, lying on a wooden floor with a textured rug around them.
A sleeping baby lying in a wooden box with a fluffy blanket, on a wooden floor.
A sleeping baby curled up on a fluffy cream-colored blanket inside a wooden box on a dark wooden floor, with a winner badge in the bottom left corner.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman wearing a flowing gown, holding her belly, with a backdrop and text indicating a baby photo award.
A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a blue blanket and wearing a blue knit hat, lying in a dark brown woven basket on a textured blue blanket.
A newborn baby sleeping on a pink surface with a
A cartoon illustration of a boy holding a dog, with colorful backgrounds and a rainbow.
An award certificate from the WPE Awards for photography in the newborn/maternity/families category, featuring a sleeping baby with a blue knitted hat and blanket.
Certificate for Racheal Trail from The Mono Awards 2020, presented by digiDirect, recognizing highly commended people for motherhood love, signed by James Ostinga, with logos of Photography capture and supporting sponsors momentopro and momento.
Certificate of completion for Rachel Trail from Bella Baby Summit 2020, held June 21-27, 2020, with online summit branding in the background.
Certificate of appreciation awarded to Racheal Trail for first-round winner of the NPC Photo Contest, signed by Michael Steff, featuring the NPC logo and official seals.
Cover of Belly Baby magazine's 2020 issue featuring a sleeping baby in a white swing, with text indicating it's a baby issue.
Certificate of completion for Rachael Trail from the Belly Baby Summit 2020, held online from May 10-16, 2020.
APNPI 2020 Certified Newborn Photographer badge with a pink ribbon and gold accents.
Certificate of completion for Racheal Trail at the Belly Baby Online Summit 2020, featuring a 7-day course with over 40 photos, with the summit info and organizer logos.
Logo for Ana Brandt Education, an online photography learning center, includes a pink and white circular badge with black text that says, "Ana Brandt Education, Master the Dress Toss," and mentions training by Ana Brandt.
Logo for Ana Brandt Education, an online photography learning center, with a beige and black color scheme and decorative border.
Certificate of completion awarded to Rachel Trai for a course in Barely There Maternity Nude Photography from Ana Brandt Education.
Certificate of completion for Racheal Trail from Ana Brandt Education for mastering the dress toss, dated April 17, 2020.
Certificate of completion awarded to Rachael Trail from Ana Brandt Education for completing a course in silhouette and backlighting through the Online Photography Learning Center, dated April 17, 2020.
Certificate of Completion awarded to Racheal Trail for completing a course through the Online Photography Learning Center, dated February 18, 2019, issued by Ana Brandt Education.
Certificate of Completion awarded to Rachel Trail for completing an advanced baby photographer course from the Online Photography Learning Center.
Certificate of Completion awarded to Racheal Trail for completing a baby wrapping bootcamp from the Online Photography Learning Center.
Certificate of Completion issued to Rachael Trail by Ana Brandt Education for a course in creative newborn layering, dated February 18, 2019.
Certificate of Completion awarded to Racheal Trail for completing a course in Pregnancy Transitional Posing from the Online Photography Learning Center, dated 11-13-2018.
Badge with 'APNI Online Safety Course Completion 2020' and ribbon that says 'Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International.'
A circular magazine cover featuring a black and white photo of a mother breastfeeding her baby, with text that reads "As Seen in the Motherhood Issue 2020, Ana Brandt Magazine."
Certificate or award with text, laurel branches, and a black background for the International Baby Photography Contest Baby Photo Awards Member.