documentary portrait of a young nenet in front of her chum by Sara Bardotti

Portrait Award Editors’ Picks of May 2023

“There’s nothing more interesting than the landscape of the human face” – Irvin Kershner

Following our recent Portrait Award (judged by renowned British artist Jimmy Nelson), we’re excited to showcase some remarkable entries that, while not selected, impressed us with their quality, artistry and overall beauty.

We received a truly extraordinary number of stunning photographs, encompassing a myriad of styles and genres, including social documentary, fine art, street, and fashion. Regrettably, as always, we couldn’t honor every participant with an award, so we’ve curated a collection of images that truly absorbed us and that we feel best embodied the essence of the competition’s theme. It is truly a pleasure to shine a spotlight on this group of talented artists whose images are thoroughly deserving of recognition.

Published June 19, 2023 - Congratulations to all selected artists: Arber Sefa, Luiza Marinas, Vikram Kushwah, Karolina Wojtasik, Sara Bardotti, Rebecca Rubcke, Andreas Bleckmann, Pinkesh Bhati, Luis Oliván Tenorio, Devanshu Damle, Francesco Montemurri, Giovanna Aryafara, Curtis Callaway, Evgenia Murashova, Christian Bruni,

Call for entries

black and white street photo of man being shaved on the street in China by Jian Wang
© Jian Wang
2025 Street Photography AWARD

Win $2700 Cash Awards & International Exposure

This September, we’re challenging you to capture powerful and inspiring urban stories. Acclaimed Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden will be judging the entries, and we’re excited to see your most compelling images.

 

  • Win $2700 in Cash Prizes
  • International Exhibition
  • +920k Instagram Feature
  • Free Online Portfolio

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