• color portrait photo of Kai Hornung
    © Kai Hornung

    Judge: Kai Hornung

    Kai Hornung is a German-based photographer, whose extraordinary landscape images showcase the immense beauty of the natural world. He has won a number of international awards, including, Photograph of the Year at the 2020 International Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards, whilst two of his images were also shortlisted for the Sony World Photo, Landscape Award in 2020. His work has been frequently published in magazines such as National GeographicGEOElements, and Condé Nast.

    His approach is underpinned by a desire to make images that “sing”, be it grand and dramatic, or small, abstract moments in which he quiets the chaos that surrounds us. Furthermore, in addition to his photography, he is a writer and teacher, who regularly pens essays on landscape photography, and leads photography workshops.

Wasim Malik
© Wasim Malik

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fashion fine art studio portrait of woman by Ivana Sunjic
© Ivana Sunjic
2025 Portrait AWARD

Win $2700 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.

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  • International Exhibition
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