Salvation by Forough Yavari.
Overall winner, International Portrait Photographer of the Year.
Yavari topped the list of talented amateur and professional portrait photographers who entered this year’s contest.
“Salvation” by Forough Yavari. Overall winner, International Portrait Photographer of the Year.
All of the portraits have their own unique stories to tell.
Frederic Aranda won the Character Study category for his candid portrait of actor Ian McKellen in his dressing room.
Jo Kearney’s explorations of Havana paid off with a win in the Environmental Portrait category.
“Mother Goose” by Frederic Aranda. 1st Place, Character Study.“Actor Ian McKellen in his West End dressing room as he prepared to perform the character of Mother Goose, in a Pantomime of the same name. Duke of York’s Theatre, London, UK.”
Her image of a woman named Sonia is a wonderful glimpse inside the woman’s home.
Discover the talented winners of the International Portrait Photographer of the Year contest.
Mother Goose by Frederic Aranda.
“Beck Brothers” by Joseph Smith. 1st Place, Portrait Story.“Alfred and Paul Beck took over the family printing business at the ages of 17 and 14, respectively. The brothers stand amongst the machinery that has passed down from generation to generation, reflecting the close bond between the two men. Alfred passed on late last year.”
Duke of York’s Theatre, London, UK.
Beck Brothers by Joseph Smith.
Alfred passed on late last year.
“Sonia Herstandez at home in Havana” by Jo Kearney. 1st Place, Environmental Portrait.“I walked past Sonia’s home in Havana and she was happy to let me come in and photograph her. I loved the old furniture and decorations.”
Sonia Herstandez at home in Havana by Jo Kearney.
I loved the old furniture and decorations.
Vogue House by Frederic Aranda.
“Vogue House” by Frederic Aranda. Character Study, Top 101.“A family portrait of the House of Gorgeous Gucci, one of the leading “Houses” of the international Ballroom/Voguing scene. A House is a chosen family and members are organised under “Mothers” and “Fathers”, providing each other with support, love and no judgement. Taken in Paris before an annual ball.”
Taken in Paris before an annual ball.
The Shepherd by Osama Elolemy.
They have a sacred duty to protect and care for them.
“The Shepherd” by Osama Elolemy. 2nd Place, Portrait Story.“He is part of a tribe of proud people that believe the Ankole cattle are a gift from their ancestors. They have a sacred duty to protect and care for them. The entire village life revolves around these impressive creatures.”
The entire village life revolves around these impressive creatures.
Vanity by Forough Yavari.
Overall winner, International Portrait Photographer of the Year.
“Vanity” by Forough Yavari. Overall winner, International Portrait Photographer of the Year.
The Suri Family by Donell Gumiran.
Family Sitting, Top 101.The family values communal living and cooperation.
They engage in collective tasks such as house construction, field preparation, and herding.
“The Suri Family” by Donell Gumiran. Family Sitting, Top 101.“The family values communal living and cooperation. They engage in collective tasks such as house construction, field preparation, and herding. Family members often come together for important events, ceremonies, and festivals, where they share food, music, dance, and stories.”
Freddy at home in Havana by Jo Kearney.
Environmental Portrait, Top 101.Freddy lives in one room in a colonial house overlooking Havana’s iconic Malecon.
Most of the building has collapsed, and the front rooms are like a facade.
“Freddy at home in Havana” by Jo Kearney. Environmental Portrait, Top 101.“Freddy lives in one room in a colonial house overlooking Havana’s iconic Malecon. Before the revolution, one family would have lived in the house, but now there are multiple people and families, each occupying single rooms. Most of the building has collapsed, and the front rooms are like a facade.”
Local by Katarina Premfors.
Character Study, Top 101.One of the brothers Al Khoury at his cafe in Abu Dhabi aptly named Local.
Calm Amidst Chaos by Alan Barker.
“Local” by Katarina Premfors. Character Study, Top 101.“One of the brothers Al Khoury at his cafe in Abu Dhabi aptly named Local.”
Environmental Portrait, Top 101.A significant part of the Hamer Bull Running ritual involves celebration.
Hundred of adults dance and laugh while others brew local liquor and boil water for tea.
Brad and Harriet by Raoul Slater.
“Calm Amidst Chaos” by Alan Barker. Environmental Portrait, Top 101.“A significant part of the Hamer Bull Running ritual involves celebration. Hundred of adults dance and laugh while others brew local liquor and boil water for tea. In the middle of this squats a young boy, left to his own devices, unperturbed by the turmoil around him.”
1st Place, Family Sitting.As a parent, all you want is to be listened to.
Susanne by Suanne Middelberg.
Character Study, Top 101.Susanne, dancer, actress, photographer
Yuki Gomori by Robin Yong.
“Brad and Harriet” by Raoul Slater. 1st Place, Family Sitting.“As a parent, all you want is to be listened to.”
Levitation 7 by Johanna Siegmann.
Portrait Story, Top 101.From the series Unrealistic Expectations' where fashion meets Photoshop.
Hazardous Sweeping by Ulla Jensen.
“Susanne” by Suanne Middelberg. Character Study, Top 101.“Susanne, dancer, actress, photographer”
Portrait Story, Top 101.A Danish chimney sweeper.
The Camel Drivers Family by Peter Hickson.
Family Sitting, Top 101.
“Yuki Gomori” by Robin Yong. Environmental Portrait, Top 101.“Secluded from cold, snowy winter and staying indoors as wild animals hibernate – a Haiku seasonal word.”
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“Levitation 7” by Johanna Siegmann. Portrait Story, Top 101.“From the series ‘Unrealistic Expectations' – where fashion meets Photoshop.”
“Hazardous Sweeping” by Ulla Jensen. Portrait Story, Top 101.“A Danish chimney sweeper.”
“The Camel Drivers Family” by Peter Hickson. Family Sitting, Top 101.
