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Color film photography by Laura Pannack young boy, youth on bike
© Laura Pannack

Profile • Portrait

Laura Pannack

Judge of our 2026 Visual Story Award (currently open for entries), London-based photographer Laura Pannack is known for portraits shaped by patience, sensitivity, and a masterful understanding of light. Often focused on young people, her images carry a quiet intensity, inviting the viewer into moments of trust, vulnerability, and presence.

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color landscape travel photo of indian temple and man by Jens Benninghofen
© Jens Benninghofen
Landscape photography by Tom Hegen. Aerial view of lithium pools
© Tom Hegen

Editorial • Landscape

Tom Hegen – The Mineral Age

In the Mineral Age, the latest project by German photographer Tom Hegen, explores the vast and often hidden landscapes that fuel the global shift to renewable energy

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Photography by Jim Richardson. Rock formations and mountains in Scotland
© Jim Richardson

Profile • Landscape

Jim Richardson

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 />

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