created by the belgian government
belgian excellence
Belgian Excellence is a prestigious title awarded through various competitions organized in cooperation with the Belgian government. This title recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional talent, innovation, technical ability, and manual dexterity. Photographers who achieve this distinction embody the highest standards of excellence in their craft, showcasing the remarkable skills and creativity that set them apart in the field of photography.
In 2023, the competition was held for the first time, and Gino Defauw was honored as Belgium's inaugural top photographer.
website wpc
or shortly wpc.
WORLD PHOTOGRAPHic CUP
The World Photographic Cup, the Olympic Games of Photography, is an international competition celebrating the art and craft of photography. Established to foster a spirit of collaboration and excellence among professional photographers worldwide, the competition brings together top talent from various countries to compete for the prestigious title. Participants showcase their skills across diverse categories, from portrait and landscape to commercial and fine art photography. The World Photographic Cup not only highlights individual creativity and technical prowess but also promotes cultural exchange and the global appreciation of photography as an art form. Through this competition, photographers gain recognition on a global stage, inspiring innovation and excellence within the photographic community.
Out of The Belgian Photo Awards a designated jury will select WPC Team Belgium according to the categories of the WPC.
the organisation
beroepsfotografen
Beroepsfotografen.be is an organisation with the goal to further unite independent photographers from various industries. Their mission is to connect, encourage, advocate and inform photographers and with over 75 years of community and over 500 members they’re the biggest professional photography association of Belgium.
