• © Jim Richardson

    Judge: Jim Richardson

    Jim Richardson is a photographer for National Geographic Magazine and a contributing editor for its sister publication, TRAVELER Magazine.  Richardson has photographed more than fifty stories for National Geographic and his work has taken him around the world, from the Arctic to the Antarctic and many places in between.  In 2015 he was honored by his fellow National Geographic photographers as their “Photographer’s Photographer.

    He is co-founder of Eyes On Earth, an educational collaborative seeking to inspire next-generation environmental photographers, and regularly speaks nationally and internationally.

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2026 Color Photo AWARD

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In April, the Color Photography Award celebrates the depth of contemporary photography. From bold portraits to ethereal landscapes, we invite photographers driven by their artistic eye and passion for color to celebrate the beauty and diversity of color photography.

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