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In her work, the Dutch nature photographer constantly seeks the beauty of nature's transience. Perfect imperfection is a recurring theme - the pursuit of perfection down to the finest details, while embracing the peculiarities, the imperfections of the shell.
fine art and nature photographer
Rianne Noordegraaf
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Giorgia Corniola is a prize-winning Italian fashion and portrait photographer with a sharp eye for style and soul. Her work lives at the intersection of elegance and edge
fasHIOn & portrait photographer
Giorgia Corniola
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Crowned European Professional Photographer of the Year 2020 in the Fashion category, Vadym has collaborated with top publications including ELLE and L’Officiel. The London-based photographer and creative producer is known for his bold yet refined approach to fashion, beauty, and conceptual portraiture.
fashion photographer
Vadym Yatsun
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Commericial Photographer
Mika Levalampi
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Maria is a curator and cultural producer based in Bilbao. As a Projects Director at NOOR Images she leads visual storytelling projects worldwide. Her curatorial work explores identity, power, and exhibition experience. She is part of the Argasma collective & co-directs the art space Obrador.
curator and photo editor
Maria Goirigolzarri
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Internationally multi-award-winning photographer Wolfgang Gangl is one of the most influential voices of contemporary photography in Austria. His work has been showcased globally, and stems from his admiring and idiosyncratic perspective on 20th century fashion and portrait photography.
European photographer of the year 2024
Wolfgang Gangl
Based in Helsinki, this MQEP-certified pro delivers top-tier photography and graphic services for businesses that want to stand out. From bold visuals to clean design—it's all done with serious skill and a sharp eye.
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Wedding photographer
Thibault Chappe
He is a French wedding photographer based in France and a Nikon Europe ambassador. With the title of Master Qualified European Photographer (MQEP), he combines technical skill with artistic vision. He also serves as the CEO of the French Federation of Photography.
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travel & documentary photography
Luis Godinho
Luís Godinho is a Portuguese travel and documentary photographer whose work captures the essence of human stories across the globe. His compelling images have been featured in renowned publications like National Geographic, Leica Fotografie International, and LensCulture
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Nature photographer
Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove
Jeroen is an award-winning Belgian Icelandic photographer based in Iceland. The past years, he dedicated his photography to the Central Highlands & volcanic eruptions. Most recently, he received international attention for his work at the Fagradalsfjall & Svartsengi volcanic eruptions in Iceland.
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lens based artist
Nick Verhaeghe
Nick Verhaeghe approaches photography as a circular process in which images and materials are constantly transforming. He reuses waste, plant residues and chemical residues to create new images. What remains forms the basis for what follows. In his work, the line between material and image, memory and possibility is blurred. This creates a visual practice where recycling and innovation come together.
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fine art photographer, author & educator
Joel Tjintjelaar
Joel is a professional fine art photographer, author and educator, specializing in black and white, architectural, landscape, and still life photography. A pioneer in B&W fine art architectural photography, he's also a repsected judge in international photography competitions, a writer, and a B&W editing software developer. From 2010 to 2014, he won various international competitions.
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Fine art & portrait photographer
Joao Carlos
João Carlos is an award-winning photographer, educator, and speaker with over 25 years of experience. Recent highlights include campaigns for Amazon Prime and Ice Tea International, as well as receiving the Gold Award at the Lens op de Mens festival. His work blends storytelling, style, and strong visual impact across both commercial and fine art projects.
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reportage and portrait photography
Lieven Van Assche
Lieven began working as an independent photographer in 1998 for various news agencies, newspapers and magazines. He is specialized in reportage and portrait photography, and the founder of the fair trade photo agency ID/ photo agency.
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travel & documentary photography
Johan Lolos
Johan Lolos, a Belgium-based travel photographer, spent the last 10 years telling and sharing stories from around the world. He specializes in creating striking editorial and commercial imagery that highlights the beauty of nature and the spirit of adventure. His work combines a refined aesthetic with technical expertise, offering global brands compelling visuals that enhance their outdoor and travel campaigns.
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Food photographer & author
Tony Le Duc
Tony Le Duc, a groundbreaking Belgian food photographer, has been helping shape the visual language of food for nearly 40 years. His unique style is both artistic and commercially innovative. His work balances on the edge between art and applied photography and is defined by a powerful play of light, color, and texture.
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nature & landscape photographer
Luis Afonso
Luis Afonso is a landscape photographer based in Lisbon, who is more keen to show the intimate view than the big vista. He has led close to a hundred photographic experiences among photo editing courses, street and nature photography workshops and tours throughout his country, including islands. Luis judged in the most prestigious national nature photography competitions.
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fine art photographer
Franklin Neto
Franklin Neto is a photographer specializing in Fine Art landscapes and architecture, known for his keen eye for aesthetics, form, and composition. He blends artistic sensitivity with technical precision, producing high-quality images marked by a strong visual narrative. Internationally recognized, his work has received several awards in renowned competitions, reflecting his impact on contemporary photography.
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founder of ila
Lies Muys
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Landscape & nature photographer
Mads Peter Iversen
Mads Peter Iversen, a Danish landscape & nature photographer, focuses on capturing the beauty of nature and often takes an atmospheric approach to his images. He has a significant presence on social media, where he shares his photos and offers photography tips. Mads' passion project is Denmark, where he explores and discovers the hidden gems that truly show Denmark is a lovely country!
image by Bénédicte Kurzen / NOOR
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To me photography is something you do with your heart and soul. You look, feel, see. As if your life depends on it. You put everything of yourself into that one moment. That energy. Is most essential.
I can't wait to explore the images that portray your heart and soul!
Hi! I'm Carl Lapeirre! I'm a FEP CERTIFIED pro photographer passionate for scouting new talent, judging competitions and of course, making images!
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Deadline to send in your most amazing work is the 10th of September.
HOW the JUDGING WORKS
Creative Connect
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The 10 Photographers with the 3 on average highest scoring images compete for the Live Print Judging.
ONLINE
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After the 10th of September the selected jury will judge all of the submitted images online.
Award SHOW
The winners per category and the finalists for the Belgian Excellence label will be celebrated on the 30th of October during Creative Connect - The festival for visual Storytellers.
