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© Jason M. Peterson

Profile • Black & White

Jason M. Peterson

Our 2026 Black & White Award is now open for entries and will be judged by world-renowned Chicago-based artist Jason M. Peterson who is renowned for his distinct visual language defined by bold geometry, stark tonal contrasts, and a visceral emotional edge.

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© Michael Yamashita

Profile • Travel

Michael Yamashita

One of the most influential photographers of our time (and judge of our current Travel Photography Award), Michael Yamashita has spent much of his five-decade-long career traveling Asia, capturing truly extraordinary images that distill the essence of this vast, diverse continent.

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© Tobias Hägg

Profile • Landscape

Tobias Hägg

Stockholm-based Tobias Hägg (also known as Airpixels) captures breathtaking imagery that showcases the majesty of some of the most beautiful places on earth.

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