• portrait of vogue brand director Alessia Glaviano
    © Marco Glaviano

    Judge: Alessia Glaviano

    Alessia Glaviano is the Brand Visual Director of Vogue Italia and L’Uomo Vogue.

    Born in Palermo, Italy, she has worked with a wide range of international fashion photographers over the years and today is responsible for Photo Vogue, an innovative online platform where users can share their own photographs under the curatorial supervision of professional photo editors. She also curated the popular video-interview series Vogue Masters and is responsible for the artistic direction of events and exhibitions for Vogue Italia and L’Uomo Vogue.

    In addition to her editorial and curatorial activities, Glaviano teaches master’s courses at the Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Milan, and lectures regularly at other academic institutions. She was a 2015 World Press Photo jury member and has participated in several portfolio review sessions, including the New York Times Portfolio Reviews.

    – Competition Judge:

    2018 Open Call Award

    2022 Color Award

    2023 Fashion Award

color portrait photo of geisha in Japan by Anoush Abrar
© Anoush Abrar

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© Steven Jackson
2026 Portrait AWARD

Win $2,700 Cash Awards & International Exposure

Can you tell a story with a single glance? – in May, we invite all photographers to share portraits that narrate compelling tales, whether captured in the controlled environment of a studio, the vibrant chaos of the street, or the rich landscapes of travel.

  • Win $2,700 in Cash Prizes
  • International Exhibition
  • +970k Instagram Feature
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