Jim Richardson, esteemed American photographer and judge for our 2025 Landscape Award, has dedicated decades to documenting the era's most significant environmental stories. As a leading visual storyteller for National Geographic, his lens has captured some of the most defining landscape images of our time.<br />

There are but a few photographers whose names resonate beyond the medium into the wider public consciousness. Steve McCurry is one of them. Arguably the most iconic photographer working today, his incredible oeuvre encompasses some of the most powerful and recognized images of our time, showcasing the incredible diversity and beauty of our world.