“I was deeply honored to have my work recognized by such an experienced jury — especially with a photo that had gone unnoticed on social media. I believed in the image from the moment I saw it on my camera, and submitting it against all advice was a leap of faith. When I won, I was in tears — relieved and beyond happy.”

Claudia Musal

Germany

“It’s not just about recognition — entering pushed me to grow. It sharpened my eye, changed how I approach post-production, and even how I shoot in the field.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom

“After winning, my work gained real traction — my photo was featured by Bored Panda, on German TV channel ntv, and led to radio and live TV interviews. Since then, I’ve been taken more seriously as a photographer. Clients now book me months in advance, and I no longer need to justify the value of my work. That’s a huge relief as an artist.”

Claudia Musal

Germany

“Beyond the honor itself, the visibility has been transformative. My social media following grew after the announcement, and I’ve since been contacted by galleries and publishers.”

Xidong Luo

China

“This contest truly honors depth, experimentation, and honesty — qualities that often get overlooked in more commercial settings. There’s a rare sense of care here.”

Wei Zhang

United States

“Winning was deeply validating and helped me define my style more clearly. The exposure and encouragement I received — especially on social media — truly pushed me forward.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom

“I was deeply honored to have my work recognized by such an experienced jury — especially with a photo that had gone unnoticed on social media. I believed in the image from the moment I saw it on my camera, and submitting it against all advice was a leap of faith. When I won, I was in tears — relieved and beyond happy.”

Claudia Musal

Germany

“It’s not just about recognition — entering pushed me to grow. It sharpened my eye, changed how I approach post-production, and even how I shoot in the field.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom

“After winning, my work gained real traction — my photo was featured by Bored Panda, on German TV channel ntv, and led to radio and live TV interviews. Since then, I’ve been taken more seriously as a photographer. Clients now book me months in advance, and I no longer need to justify the value of my work. That’s a huge relief as an artist.”

Claudia Musal

Germany

“Beyond the honor itself, the visibility has been transformative. My social media following grew after the announcement, and I’ve since been contacted by galleries and publishers.”

Xidong Luo

China

“This contest truly honors depth, experimentation, and honesty — qualities that often get overlooked in more commercial settings. There’s a rare sense of care here.”

Wei Zhang

United States

“Winning was deeply validating and helped me define my style more clearly. The exposure and encouragement I received — especially on social media — truly pushed me forward.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom