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HUVUDDOMARE 2024
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JÖRGEN BRANDT
DANMARK
Huvuddomare
DOMARE DIGITALA JURERINGEN 2024
Digitaldomare bedömer bilderna i den digitala kvaltävlingen. Olika domare bedömer olika kategorier baserat på varje domares unika kompetens. Den digitala bedömningen görs online med stöd av huvuddomaren.
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FERNANDO BLANCO-FARIAS
MEXICO
Digitaldomare
GURVIR JOHAL
UK
Digitaldomare
JOHAN BROUWERS
BELGIEN
Digitaldomare
JOSHUA HOLKO
AUSTRALIEN
Digitaldomare
TATENDA CHIDORA
SYDAFRIKA
Digitaldomare
JACQUELINE BRANDT
DANMARK
Digitaldomare
CAROLINE TANGHE
BELGIEN
Digitaldomare
LARS MÖRCH
DANMARK
Digitaldomare
LENA LEE
SVERIGE
Digitaldomare
JEROEN VAN NIEUWENHOVE
ISLAND
Digitaldomare
JAMIE HAYES
USA
Digitaldomare
JEANETTE LARSEN
NORGE
Digitaldomare
JENNY IVARSSON
SVERIGE
Digitaldomare
ERIKA VALKOVICOVA
TJECKIEN
Digitaldomare
KENNET HAVGAARD
DANMARK
Digitaldomare
LARS ROED
DANMARK
Digitaldomare
PASCAL BAETENS
BELGIEN
Digitaldomare
SCOTT JOHNSON
UK
Digitaldomare
MALIN SAYAVONG
SVERIGE
Digitaldomare
DOMARE PRINTFINALEN 2024
Printdomare bedömer de printade bilderna i printfinalen. Olika domare bedömer olika kategorier baserat på varje domares unika kompetens. Printbedömningen sker i två steg. Först en öppen jurering, live i samband med SM-eventet. Sedan en sluten jurering där topp-placeringarna fastställs.
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BJÖRN PERSSON
SVERIGE
Printdomare
JEANETTE LARSEN
NORGE
Printdomare
KRISTI VILMUNEN
FINLAND
Printdomare
LISA SIHLBERG
SVERIGE
Printdomare
MIRIAM SKEIDE
NORGE
Printdomare
JONNA KALLIOMÄKI
FINLAND
Printdomare
HANNA NERET
SVERIGE
Printdomare
LENNY JOHANSSON
SVERIGE
Printdomare
MAGNUS WINBJÖRK
SVERIGE
Printdomare
SANJAY YOGIA
UK
Printdomare
HUVUDDOMARE 2024
Huvuddomare
JÖRGEN BRANDT
DANMARK
For me, photography is a way of life, a job and a hobby – and the boundaries are often fluid or non-existent.
The light and form must always be there and must support the image. As a photographer, in my personal images, I work more and more with the abstract, perhaps closer to abstraction, where things become “more” and often “other” than they are.
Been a mentor for photographers from, among others, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Slovakia, France, etc.
Has taught and lectured on photography in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Japan, Latvia, France, UK, Sweden and more.
President, Federation of European Professional Photographers (FEP) 2012-14
Chairman of the Jury, FEP Photographer of the Year 2011-18
Chairman of the Jury, World Photographic Cub 2016-18
Co-founder & Governor 2013-17 World Photographic Cup
Qualification Judge FEP 2008-
Chairman of the Board, Museum of Photographic Art, Odense, Denmark, 2006-13
Awards, selection:
Master QEP – Master Qualified European Photographer (http://www.europeanphotographers.eu)
The Master Qualified European Photographer (MQEP) Certificate is awarded to photographers who have demonstrated an outstanding command of their craft.
Supreme qualified master>photo-dk (https://dff-photo.dk/) awarded in recognition of outstanding, creative and technically perfect work within a chosen specialty. The work must be individual and express a particularly personal style, just as the approach to the subject is expected to be characterized by originality.
Fellow British Institute of Professional Photography (bipp.com)
Technical ability at the highest level, crafting images to an uncompromised standard. Demonstrating excellent all-round technical ability, preparation and production of flawless mounted prints clearly showing personalised style and creativity.
FEP Fine Art Nude Book Prize 2020 for the book 3 x 3 x 3 SENSUALITY, EMOTIONS, TRANSFORMATION
Photographers Jorgen Brandt, Pascal Baetens, Martin Vrabko. This work highlights the creativity of three photographers while remaining true to the collective work of the artists as a group. The layout and printing are excellent and enhance the quality of the nudes.
FEP Merit Award 2018 in recognition of meritorious service rendered in his position as Chairman of the FEP Photographer of the Year Competition 2011-18
Warren Motts International Service Award 2015 (Professional Photographers of America - ppa.com)
Warren Motts International Service Award is presented to individuals who have made major contributions in promoting and developing professional photography on an international level. The award is not necessarily conferred each year, and a maximum of 25 may be given.
Acted as a judge/chief judge in image competitions in Denmark, Sweden, Europe (FEP), for the EU, Spain, France, Australia, China as well as in a Nordic Competition etc
Proud and happy to now be “Head-Judge” in Sweden for the 10th time - always a pleasure
DOMARE DIGITALA JURERINGEN 2024
Digitaldomare
FERNANDO BLANCO-FARIAS
MEXICO
PPA Certified Professional Photographer, 1992
SMFP (México) Maestro Fotógrafo, 1999
SMFP (México) Maestro Fotógrafo Instructor, 2003
PPA Master of Photography, 2000
PPA Craftsman Degree, 2000
APPImagem (Portugal) Mestre Fotógrafo Instrutor 2011
FEPFI (España) Miembro de Honor 2015
COFOMEX (México) Maestro Honorario 2018
Fernando, passionate about photography since he was a student at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara where he obtained his degree as Mechanical Engineer. After completing his studies he was hired as an executive at the Eastman Kodak film factory in his hometown, Guadalajara.
A few years later (1984) he decided to quit his position and follow his passion to devote himself to what until then had been just a hobby, becoming a successful commercial/advertising photographer, until he retired from the business and closed his studio (2016), without ever losing his passion for the art.
Being a self-taught photographer and knowing of the enormous need for education, he has been for many years a photography mentor, especially in the area of photographic composition and lighting, giving seminars throughout Mexico, Central and South America, the United States, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Spain, and Portugal.
He has been an instructor for judges in Mexico, Spain and Portugal, a photography judge in Mexico, the United States and Portugal, the Mexican judge for the World Photographic Cup (2017), and has assisted Canada (2019) and Brazil (2020) to choose the images for their WPC team.
Digitaldomare
GURVIR JOHAL
UK
Gurvir is a highly accomplished and internationally renowned wedding and portrait photographer based in the United Kingdom. With a passion for capturing timeless portraits and creating dramatic images, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the industry. His exceptional talent and dedication to his craft have earned him numerous accolades and recognition. Gurvir's work has been widely celebrated, and he has received multiple awards throughout his career. Notably, he was honored with the Grand Award in the online division of WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International). Additionally, Gurvir has achieved the prestigious titles of Double Master photographer with WPPI and Fellowship Photographer with SWPP (Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers) and recently was awarded Master Photographer with SWPP also.
As a testament to his expertise and reputation, Gurvir is affiliated with several renowned brands in the photography industry. He serves as a Nikon Creator and proudly represents Fundy Designer, GraphiStudio, Studio Ninja, Canson Infinity, Aftershoot, and Light & Motion as their ambassador.
Gurvir's talents have taken him on exciting journeys across the globe, allowing him to capture beautiful moments at weddings in various cultural contexts. His international experiences have also led him to become a sought-after educator and workshop instructor. He has shared his knowledge and skills with aspiring photographers through teaching engagements and has been invited to speak at numerous conferences worldwide. Furthermore, Gurvir has served as a distinguished judge in prestigious photography competitions internationally.
With an impressive portfolio and a wealth of experience, Gurvir continues to push the boundaries of creative expression in wedding and portrait photography. His passion for capturing the essence of his subjects and his ability to create breathtaking images have made him a respected and influential figure in the industry.
Ranked #3 World's Best Wedding Photographer - OneEyeland
Ranked #1 UK Best Wedding Photographer - OneEyeland
Instagram: gurvir_johal
Facebook: Gurvir Johal Photography
Digitaldomare
JOHAN BROUWERS
BELGIEN
QEP - Qualified European Photographer
After a career as a professional photographer, I turned my passion back into my hobby.
After studying photography & film at the Hoger Sint-Lukasinstituut in Brussels, I worked for more than 40 years as a photographer in Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium, specialising in portrait and reportage photography.
The passion for photography has remained and is now mainly expressed during my international travels and trips with my motorhome.
I am also closely involved in the work of the FEP, the Federation of European Professional Photographers, where I am chairman of the EP qualification jury. EP - European Photographer is a basic quality label with which the FEP endorses and recognises the minimum required professional competence of its members.
https://www.europeanphotographers.eu/qualifications/ep-european-photographer
Since edition 2019 I am the chairman of the FEP Awards, an annual competition for professional photographers from all over Europe.
https://www.europeanphotographers.eu/competition
At the international photo festival ‘Lens op de Mens’ in Pelt, Belgium, I am a board member and chairman of the competition jury. ‘Man’, in the widest sense, is the theme of this largest open air photo festival of the country.
www.fotofestivalpelt.be
Personal website: www.johan-brouwers.be
Digitaldomare
JOSHUA HOLKO
AUSTRALIEN
Born in Melbourne, Australia, I am a full-time professional Nature and Wildlife photographer. A passionate photographer, teacher, and adventurer I run workshops and expeditions for other photographers and travellers to some of the world's wildest and remotest regions.
Specialising in the Polar and sub-Polar regions of the globe, my work celebrates the extreme latitudes of the Polar environment. An ambassador for the Polar Regions I gave up the corporate world to pursue my true passion for photography. You are welcome to join me on a photographic trip of a lifetime to some of the most magical destinations on this planet.
BIO
Living in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, I studied with distinction at the Australian Photography Studies College and the Australian College of Journalism. I am a fully accredited AIPP Double Master of Photography and was a member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers (AIPP) until it closed its doors in late 2021. In 2011 I was selected to appear in the AIPP 'Look for the Logo' television campaign highlighting some of Australia's best photographers. In 2011, I was also appointed as Australia's first and only Moab Master Photographer and Printer by Moab and Legion Paper in the USA. In early 2012, I was honored to be appointed as a member of the esteemed Coloratti by X-Rite and was subsequently interviewed for Nik Radio in late 2012. Early in 2013, I was honored as the 2012 Outdoor Photographer of the Year in the 'Spirit of Adventure category for my photograph of Mountain Climbers in Antarctica. In 2013, 2014, and again in 2015, I was elected to the Victorian Council of the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers. In 2014 I also won the Australian AIPP Canon Professional Science, Environment and Nature Photographer of the Year and Victorian Epson Professional Photographer of the Year grand prize along with overall State category wins in Science, Environment and Nature, Creative Photographer of the Year, and Highest Scoring Print of the Year. In 2015 I was honored as the Global Arctic Photographer of the Year with five medals across multiple categories.
In 2017 and 2018 I was named the Victorian Epson Professional Documentary Photographer of the Year as well as being a finalist in the Science, Wildlife, and Wild Places category. I was also highly honored in Nature's Best Photography in the Nature in Motion category for Ghosts of the Arctic and was a finalist in Travel Photographer of the Year. In 2019 I was named the Victorian Epson Nature Photographer of the Year and was a finalist in the APPA National Australian Professional Photography Awards in the Nature Category. In 2020 I joined the AIPP Board as a Director of the Institute and served for 18 months until closed in late 2021. In 2021 I won the Silver medal for Australia in the World Photographic Cup in the Nature category and was the overall winner in the Natural World category in the AIPP Silver Lining Awards.
My photography has taken me on extensive travels throughout Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, North and South America, Canada, China, Europe, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Greenland, Mongolia, the Arctic, and Antarctica. I also pursue an active interest in mountain biking and wilderness trekking.
In Australia, I am officially represented by Philip Kulpa and the Source Photographica Gallery. International representation includes the Aspen Gallery in Aspen USA. My work has also been exhibited at international shows and expos across the USA and Europe including Photokina in Germany and PhotoPlus in New York.
My photography has also been exhibited at Montsalvat Art Gallery, purchased by City Councils, as well as private collectors around the world. My photography has won both Gold with Distinction and Silver with Distinction awards at the prestigious Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPA) as well as winning other internationally acclaimed awards such as the World Extreme Environment People's Choice Award. My work has also been published in numerous magazines and journals, including B&W + Color, National Geographic, Canadian Geographic, F11 Magazine, The Australian Photography, and Gallery Compendium, Wild, Australian Photography, Better Photography, Better Pictures, Wildlife Photographic, and the Silvershotz Journal.
Digitaldomare
TATENDA CHIDORA
SYDAFRIKA
Born in Zimbabwe and based in South Africa, Tatenda Chidora is a commercial, fine art and fashion photographer whose contemporary style is representative of the global movement hailed as ‘new African photography’. He’s driven by creating a more diverse picture and inspired by the stories and faces of the African metropolis. His striking visuals, often shot from new and unexpected angles make heroes of his subjects. At the core of his practice is light; a marathon runner, he studies light from the road in the early mornings and evenings and is moved by the way it cuts curves into a face or a landscape. In turn he commands natural light or studio lighting to paint black skin luminous.
There’s a richness of tone in his work whether it’s shot in colour or his beloved black and white. Tatenda studied photography at the Tshwane University of Technology completing his BTech in 2015, but he remains a humble student of the medium through shooting in various genres of photography while carving out a style of his own. Working between genres keeps him nimble and versatile; he brings a fine art sensibility to his fashion photography and an editorial edge to his portraiture which champions unconventional beauty. His subjects are often people he discovers on the street and finds interesting. Tatenda has a
deep love for making portraits for its opportunity to engage with a subject. “I try not to just photograph people,” he says. “I try to connect with them.” His muse is the everyday which he endeavours to translate and elevate through his lens.
www.instagram.com/tatendachidora
https://www.lampost.co.za/johannesburg/photographers/1225597/tatenda-chidora/selected-work
Digitaldomare
JACQUELINE BRANDT
DANMARK
Jacqueline Brandt is a Copenhagen based Photographer. She is currently studying photography at NEXT KBH in Copenhagen and spent her first year as an apprentice at Lampost Productions in Johannesburg, SA. There she was mentored by Jodie Ennik who was teaching her the ways of producing for local and international clients. During her time in South Africa she also co-started the first ever African national team to enter the World Photographic Cup - Team South Africa. From the age of 14-19 Jacqueline was working as a Photo/Studio Assistant. Though she started working in the photographic industry from an early age it was only a couple of years ago she realised she had a love for photography and went all in on pursuing it.
Digitaldomare
CAROLINE TANGHE
BELGIEN
Qualified European Photographer – QEP
Specialities: Portrait, Reportage, Illustrative & Fine Art
Caroline Tanghe is best known for her studio portraits, which express serenity and simplicity.
For Caroline, photography is more than a reflection of reality. It is the emotion that gives her images an extra dimension. Feelings that cannot be described with words she manages to express in her photographs.
Caroline obtained the QEP label in June 2015 with the series “Clin d’oeil” a series of portraits made in India. She has been part of the jury for the QEP qualifications several times.
Her images have been on display at various exhibitions both at home and abroad.
As president of beroepsfotografen.be (the national association of professional photographers), Caroline is committed to the interests of all professional photographers.
Digitaldomare
LARS MÖRCH
DANMARK
Former theatre / circus / concert lighting technician and designer (Det Ny Teater, Nørrebros Teater, The Royal Theatre - all in Copenhagen, Aalborg Teater, Roskilde Festival, Skanderborg Festival), now semi retired. “Autodidact” Photographer - off course with at lot of help from fellow experts. I do a lot of night time photography, live performers, Cityscapes. My photography has been exhibited in Berlin, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Vienna, Singapore and Amsterdam.
“I’ve made pictures most of my professional life - not using cameras but on stages - as a theatre lighting technician and light designer I’ve worked with and controlled the light; this has heavly influenced how I see the real world when I shoot and make images. Taking a picture is just a part of the making“, “Make me say WOW, show me the drama and you’ve got me”
Digitaldomare
LENA LEE
SVERIGE
Lena Lee was born in South Korea and grew up in the city of Umeå in northern Sweden, where she has been running her own photo studio since 2013.
Lena's passion is photographing portraits in the studio and on location. Her ingenuity and creativity means that she takes on assignments from large to small.
Lena captures the personality of people regardless of age or gender and her energy reflects in her pictures. Her favorite subjects are pregnancy, newborn, baby, families, fine art portraits, pets, weddings and creative portraits.
In her spare time, she likes to spend time in nature and capture outdoor pictures.
She received several awards in various photo competitions, among others bronze medals in the Swedish Photo Championships, silver and bronze in WPE - International Photography. Lena is an awarded newborn and maternity winner and received professional and merit awards in FEP.
Lena holds a journeyman's certificate and a master's certificate. She is a member of the Association of Qualified Photographers as well as member of the Photographers' Professional Council (FYN), which approves the journeyman's certificate and master's certificate in Sweden.
Digitaldomare
JEROEN VAN NIEUWENHOVE
ISLAND
Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove is a full-time, award-winning Belgian Icelandic nature photographer working out of Reykjavík, Iceland. Being inspired by extremes, he has largely dedicated his photography to documenting the Arctic, with a special focus on volcanic eruptions & the Icelandic Highlands. Most recently, he received international attention for his dedication to documenting the Fagradalsfjall & Svartsengi volcanic eruptions in Iceland. With his work surrounding volcanoes, he focuses on showing the exceptional beauty within the chaos, whilst highlighting the creation within the destruction. Jeroen is also a self-published author and teaches photography through workshops & ebooks.
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jvn.photo
Digitaldomare
JENNY IVARSSON
SVERIGE
Jenny har arbetat som porträttfotograf sedan 2013 i Tyresö, Stockholm. Hon har från starten inriktat sig på gravid- och nyföddfotografering men har även fotat mer kreativa och stylade porträtt på senare år och jobbar nu med människor i alla åldrar för porträtt, både privat och för företag.
Jenny erhöll titeln Svensk mästare i kategori Baby 2016 och Svensk mästare i Kreativt porträtt 2023 och har däremellan hamnat på prispallen i flera kategorier både i SM i Fotografi och internationella tävlingar som WPPI, FEP och WPE.
Hon är en del av SM kommittén sedan 2020 och arbetar aktivt med att utveckla och föra tävlingen framåt för landets alla fotografer.
Digitaldomare
ERIKA VALKOVICOVA
TJECKIEN
Erika is a Slovak award-winning landscape photographer currently residing in Prague, Czech Republic. Her work reflects her passion for travel and fascination with nature. She is feels drawn to the enchanting Arctic, where she loves to photograph a variety of icy landscapes and seascapes, never hesitating to sacrifice sleep or go the extra mile for that perfect shot. Erika's boundless curiosity and eagerness to learn have recently led her to spend more time on night photography. When she's not on her adventures, she organises small group tours for those keen to see and photograph these extraordinary places for themselves.
QEP Qualified European Photographer in Landscape
ABIPP Associate of the British Institute of Professional Photography in Landscape
FEP Awards 2024 - Bronz Camera in Landscape
FEP Awards 2023 - Bronze Camera in Nature
FEP Awards 2022 - Silver Camera in Nature
Sony World Photography Awards 2018 - National Award Slovakia
Digitaldomare
JEANETTE LARSEN
NORGE
Jeanette driver et lite portrettstudio sammen med sin mann i Stavanger, sørvest i Norge. Studio åpnet i 1999 og hun har fotografert store deler av byens befolkning. Noen på jobb, men flest privat. Jeanette liker mennesker, stemninger, årstider, gjensyn, samtaler, latter og melankoli. Fotografi kan være så mye forskjellig og det slutter aldri å bli interressant. Det hun liker aller best er når portretter forteller noe om hvem personen på bildet er.
Svennebrev i 1996
Mestebrev i 1999
QEP i 2019
Dommer lokal laugskonkurranse: 2005-2023
Dommer i Norges Fotografforbunds landskonkurranse i 2006, 2015 og 2023
Digital dommer Belgisk WPC kvalifisering 2020 og 2022
Paneldommer for Federal European Photographers 2021
Dommer for Federal European Photographers årskonkurranse 2022
Dommer i lokal laugskonkurranse: 2005-2024
Printdommer i SM: 2021 og 2023
Printdommer i Finlands Landskonkurranse: 2023
FEP award Portrait Silver Camera i 2019
Best of Nation World Photographic Cup 2020
Gull med krans. Norges Fotografforbunds høyeste konkurranseutmerkelse 2020
Digitaldomare
SCOTT JOHNSON
UK
Scott Johnson FBIPP FSWPP Master of The Societies is an Internationally recognised, award-winning photographer based in Essex, U.K, and has photographed weddings all over the world. Known for being fun and energetic, Scott also travels the world as a judge, educator and mentor. He has judged for SWPP, WPPI as well as numerous international competitions including the only British judge for the 2020 and 2021 Photographic World Cup.
He holds a two Fellowships with both the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) and the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP) in Wedding and Documentary Photography. His documentary Fellowship in 2017 on the Auschwitz camp in Poland taken entirely on film has received plaudits from around the World.
In 2018, he was awarded ‘Master Photographer’ with the SWPP. In 2019, he won the Open & Natural World category in the SWPP 20x16 print competition, as well as finishing runner-up in the Wedding Classical category having won that category in 2016. He was the only British winner at WPPI in Las Vegas in the 2019 annual awards with first place in the Wedding Contemporary category (Gold distinction) and in 2022, was awarded two Gold and one Gold Distinction awards in the same WPPI Annual competition. His SWPP awards journey was competed in 2021 when he won Architectural Photographer of the Year.
He is an official Fujifilm X-Photographer, global ambassador for Fundy Software, as well at Studio Ninja and now a GraphiStudio Ambassador.
Svennebrev i 1996
Mestebrev i 1999
QEP i 2019
Digitaldomare
KENNET HAVGAARD
DANMARK
Jeg har netop udgivet en ny portrætbog “Fjæs”, den kan købes her www.ihavebeenframed.dk
Så udgiver jeg et gratis fotomagazin der hedder LUX, det finder I her http://bit.ly/LuxMagazine
Fotograf
Kennet Islandi Havgaard
Fælledvej 16D, 2
2200 København N
+4540533940
kennet@havgaard.com
www.moving-stills.dk
Digitaldomare
LARS ROED
DANMARK
Lars Roed is an award-winning landscape photographer with a special love for the Wadden Sea National Park. He owns Gallery Wadden Sea in Ribe where he exhibits a deep understanding of nature's tranquility and beauty, with a technique that captures light, shadow, and the mood of the landscape. His images are more than just visual works; they are an invitation to tranquility and reflection. After having experienced stress and its consequences himself, Lars uses photography as a tool to convey peace and calm to others. Each image tells a story about the soothing power of nature and is created with the hope of bringing a sense of healing and peace to viewers.
Lars captures the eternal beauty and variability of nature through his lens. His works, recognized both in Denmark and internationally, explore the dynamics of the landscape and its influence on human perception. Lars shares his expertise through teaching and sells photographic art that inspires and enriches homes and businesses. His work serves as a reminder of nature's fragility and beauty. Lars' passion for photography and nature is evident in his work, where he manages to capture the raw beauty and unique mood of the landscape. His images are characterized by a perfect balance between light and shadow, colors and contrasts, creating a unique and unforgettable experience for viewers. He is always looking for the 'landscape within the landscape.'
Lars Roed has received numerous awards both domestically and internationally, and among these, he can be mentioned as 'Photographer of the Year in nature & animals' twice, and he has been selected for the Danish photography national team for 6 consecutive years. Furthermore, he has published the book 'Wadden Sea Images - nature in eternal change' through Muusmann Publishers.
www.gallerivadehavet.dk
Forlag: https://muusmann-forlag.dk/vadehavsbilleder/
Digitaldomare
JAMIE HAYES
USA
Jamie attributes the success of their studio, along with business partner Mary Fisk-Taylor, to their sound management and business skills combined with their love and passion for photography.
His commitment to creating priceless portraits, wedding albums and commercial imagery has earned him an extremely loyal clientele as well as a sterling reputation in the state of Virginia. Their business savvy and creative marketing concepts have enabled them to establish an extremely profitable and fulfilling portrait and wedding gallery.
As a PPA Approved Business Instructor and PPA Approved Photographic Instructor, Jamie offers informative and motivational programs to working photographers. Jamie has participated in several state, regional, national and international conferences giving both full-day and week long classes. As an affiliate PPA juror he has the pleasure to judge several international print competitions throughout the US.
He is a proud member of several professional photography organizations, including: Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Virginia Professional Photographers Association (VPPA), The Society of XXV and the International Society of Portrait Artists.
Jamie has been honored with many awards on both state and national levels. His achievements include the Kodak Gallery Elite Award of Excellence, numerous Kodak Gallery Awards of Excellence, PPA Loan collections, multiple ASP Regional Medallion Awards, SEPPA Distinguished Awards, Best Wedding Albums VPPA, Best of Category, Fuji Masterpiece Awards and the VPPA Photographer (Highest Print Case) several times as well as one of the Top Ten Photographers for the entire state of Virginia.
Jamie will earn the distinguished honor of ASP Fellow in January of 2018 as the 122 photographer in the world to earn this degree. Jamie shares his simple lighting concept applying a down to earth and easy formula for lighting any subject indoors or outdoors.
Digitaldomare
PASCAL BAETENS
BELGIEN
Editorial photographer for lifestyle magazines since 1994 such as Elle, Men's Health, FHM. Author of photography books including 'The Fragile Touch', 'Allegro Sensibile' ('The Art of Nude Photography' USA-edition), 'Heavenly Girls' ('Heavenly Beauties' USA-edition) and 'A Pocketful of Nudes'.
Author of 'A Moment of Death', a photographic essay about sexual abuse. Issued a guide for photographers 'Nude Photography, the Art and the Craft', published in 10 languages, winner of the Orvieto Book Prize.
His work has also been featured in various books on modern photography and exhibited throughout Asia, Europe and North America. Pascal has interviewed photographers such as Avedon, Bitesnich, Dunas, Lindbergh, Maroon and Witkin and has curated various exhibitions. Pascal Baetens has an extensive program of lectures and workshops.
Awarded Master Qualified European Photographer (MQEP), the highest recognition by the Federation of European Professional Photographers (FEP).
DOMARE PRINTFINALEN 2024
Printdomare
BJÖRN PERSSON
SVERIGE
Björn Persson är en internationellt erkänd konstfotograf från Stockholm. Björn försöker skildra djuren som de verkligen är –medvetna, kännande varelser med olika personligheter. Istället för att skapa förtvivlan över deras hotade situation vill han skapa hopp och inspirera människor att engagera sig. Hans verk har ställts ut på ett flertal gallerier och museer runt om i världen, och han har gett ut två fotoböcker. Bortsett från konstfotografi är Björn engagerad i naturvård och han är ordförande för Smart Savannahs, en organisation som arbetar med att skydda hotade vilda djur i Afrika.
Digitaldomare
JEANETTE LARSEN
NORGE
Jeanette driver et lite portrettstudio sammen med sin mann i Stavanger, sørvest i Norge. Studio åpnet i 1999 og hun har fotografert store deler av byens befolkning. Noen på jobb, men flest privat. Jeanette liker mennesker, stemninger, årstider, gjensyn, samtaler, latter og melankoli. Fotografi kan være så mye forskjellig og det slutter aldri å bli interressant. Det hun liker aller best er når portretter forteller noe om hvem personen på bildet er.
Svennebrev i 1996
Mestebrev i 1999
QEP i 2019
Dommer lokal laugskonkurranse: 2005-2023
Dommer i Norges Fotografforbunds landskonkurranse i 2006, 2015 og 2023
Digital dommer Belgisk WPC kvalifisering 2020 og 2022
Paneldommer for Federal European Photographers 2021
Dommer for Federal European Photographers årskonkurranse 2022
Dommer i lokal laugskonkurranse: 2005-2024
Printdommer i SM: 2021 og 2023
Printdommer i Finlands Landskonkurranse: 2023
FEP award Portrait Silver Camera i 2019
Best of Nation World Photographic Cup 2020
Gull med krans. Norges Fotografforbunds høyeste konkurranseutmerkelse 2020
Printdomare
KRISTI VILMUNEN
FINLAND
Kristi is a multi award-winning Pet, Commercial and Portrait international
photographer from Finland. She is best known for her studio portraits of animals, which have her own very strong style. Her animal portraits are full of feelings but at the same time they express simplicity and serenity.
Kristi is punctual, professional and she approaches each opportunity with
enthusiasm and passion and runs studio (KVPHOTO) in commercial, portrait and animal photography in Järvenpää, Finland.
Professional qualifications:
EP 2021
QEP (qualified European photographer) 2021, in Pet Photography 2022
• FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year: 1-st place / Golden
Camera in Domesticated Animals and many honorable mentions
• Finnish Photo Awards: 2-nd place in Commercial, 3-rd place in Creative
Portrait and many honorable mentions
2021
• FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year: 1-st place / Golden
Camera in Domesticated Animals and many honorable mentions
• Finnish Photo Awards: 2-nd place in Domestical Animals and many honorable
mentions 2020
• Finnish Photo Awards: 1-st place in Classical Portrait and other places and
honorable mention 2019
• Finnish Photo Awards: honorable mention in Classical Portrait
Please see below for social media links and website:
www.kvphoto.fi
https://www.facebook.com/kristivphotography/
@kvphoto_by_kristi
kvphoto.fi@gmail.com
Printdomare
LISA SIHLBERG
SVERIGE
Lisa Sihlberg är naturskyddsfotograf och filmare med natur och klimat i fokus. Hon har dokumenterat de utrotningshotade elefanterna på Sumatra, orangutanger och de sista regnskogarna på Borneo. Genom sin kamera avslöjar Lisa hoten mot vår natur och våra arter och lär ut vikten av att bevara vår fantastiska planet genom inspirerande story telling.
Hon är också Sveriges första ambassadör för Tamron och är en ”Sony Pro Shooter”.
Printdomare
MIRIAM SKEIDE
NORGE
Miriam has been a professional photographer at the north-west coast of Norway since 2012. Her speciality is newborns, babies and family , but she does all kinds of portraits, through all ages, both private and business. She is currently working with photography part time and handles her business without a studio, and does her photography either on location or in clients homes.
In 2016 she won Landskonkurransen in Norway and the title Norwegian Photographer of the Year in the annual national competition for professional photographers held by Norges Fotografforbund, NFF (The Norwegian photography association)
In 2018 and 2019 she won the title local Photographer of the Year in the annual local competitions for professional photographers, held by the local groups of Norges Fotografforbund. (Møre og Romsdal Fotograflaug) and in 2017 she place 2nd.
In 2019 she earned the title Qualified European Photographer of the Federation of European Photographer. (QEP)
In 2021, 2022 and 2023 she placed in the Top100 in the annual WPE Awards
In 2023 she placed 7th in One Eyeland´s competiton, World´s Top 10 Women Photoghraphers 2023.
She has also won several single awards in WPPI, EPOTY (European Photographer of the Year), Portrait Masters, RISE Awards, among others.
Miriam has done two judging courses, one in Oslo by the NFF, the Norwegian photography association and one in Prague by FEP, Federation of European Photographers.
Former judging experience:
2017 Digital jury, Annual National Competition (Landskonkurransen), Norway
2017 Print jury, Annual National Competition (SM i Fotografi), Sweden
2019 Digital jury, Local professional competition, Norway
2020 Digital jury, Local professional competition, Norway
2020 Print jury, Annual National Competition (SM i Fotografi), Sweden
2021 Digital jury, Annual National Competition (Landskonkurransen), Norway
2020 Digital jury, Local professional competition, Norway
2022 Digital jury, European Photographer Of The Year (EPOTY), Federation of European Photographers
2022 Print jury, Finnish Photo Awards, Finland
2022 Print jury, Annual National Competition (SM i Fotografi), Sweden
2023 Digital jury, European Photographer Of The Year (EPOTY), Federation of European Photographers
2023 Digital jury, Annual National Competition (SM i Fotografi), Sweden
2023 Digital jury, Local professional competition, Norway
2024 Digital jury, Annual National Competition (Landskonkurransen), Norway
Instagram: @mittlillestudio
Facebook: facebook.com/mittlillestudio
Printdomare
JONNA KALLIOMÄKI
FINLAND
Jonna Kalliomäki is a Master of Applied Arts and Nature Photography. She works within the field of photography, serving as the co-artistic director of the Kuusamo Nature Photo Festival and has been the chairperson of the festival's photo competition for several years. Her love for nature led her to move to the north, and currently, she resides with her partner in Hemavan, Swedish Lapland.
Printdomare
HANNA NERET
SVERIGE
Hanna Neret är en familjefotograf och Photoshop-älskare baserad i Täby utanför Stockholm. Förutom lekfulla familjefotograferingar utomhus släpper hon gärna loss i studion och i Photoshop, där hon skapar bilder med mycket kreativitet, en rejäl dos storytelling och ofta något klurigt budskap. Många av hennes bilder är montage av flera olika källbilder.
Att tävla i foto har blivit en passion och Hanna har radat upp en lång rad internationella vinster från bland annat The Societies, Icon Awards, WPE, The Portrait Masters, Click Masters, Australian Photographic Prize med mera. Hon har flera SM-guld i olika kategorier, och hon vann också Årets Bild under SM 2023.
Hanna gillar att dela med sig av sina kunskaper och undervisar i bildredigering i Photoshop och Lightroom bl a hos Moderskeppet, samt håller föreläsningar på ämnen som storytelling, barnfotografering samt Photoshopmontage
Printdomare
MAGNUS WINBJÖRK
SVERIGE
Magnus Winbjörk, professionel fotograf och äventyrsguide från norra Sverige. Brinner för att på bild föreviga allt det vackra som moder natur har att erbjuda, majestätiska landskap och vackra vilda djur. En stor passion för att fotografera med ett tänk kring komposition och landskap och med vilda djur som en viktig huvudingrediens i bilden. Erbjuder privata och individuellt anpassade fototurer i den svenska fjällvärlden.
Printdomare
LENNY JOHANSSON
SVERIGE
Lenny Johansson är naturfotograf, han fotograferar vilda djur och fåglar samt även stora och små landskap i framförallt Sverige och Norge. Han håller bildföredrag, är publicerad i tidskrifter och böcker.
Har haft utställningar tillsammans med andra fotografer men även egna utställningar.
Bilderna printar han själv.
Printdomare
SANJAY YOGIA
UK
Sanjay Jogia is an Internationally acclaimed, award-winning photographer who has been featured as one of the 6 Best Wedding Photographers in the World by Professional Photographer Magazine. He has photographed some of the most luxurious weddings all across Europe, India, Africa and the United States over the past 15 years making him one of the most sought-after luxury wedding photographers in the world.
Known for his unusual creativity, Sanjay travels the world as a photographer, educator, mentor, judge and brand ambassador. He has the honour of being the only Canon UK Ambassador in the wedding genre whilst also representing the EMEA region since 2018.
Sanjay is also a Brand Ambassador for 7 other brands including Eizo Global, Canson Infintiy, Fundy Software, Tether Tools, Light & Motion, Dream Books Pro and Calibrite (formerly X-Rite), all complimentary brands that value his expertise and insights.
His wedding portrait images are a blend of a fashion and movie inspired approach. He uses beauty lighting and posing techniques which are balanced with a sensitive, observant and almost portrait-like documentary approach for the majority of wedding images giving his wedding couples the best of both worlds which he calls Reality and Fantasy.
Sanjay is backed by his wife Roshni who both own ‘Eye Jogia Photo & Cinema’. His work has evolved from Wedding Photography initially to Photography & Cinematography. His genres of speciality has also expanded from Weddings to Portraits, Fashion & Automotive.
Fellowship and Awards
Sanjay has earned a Fellowship with British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) & Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers (SWPP) which involves a rigorous judging process of Sanjay’s printed images by a panel of existing fellows.
He has earned over 100 awards in the SWPP Annual 20x16 Print Competitions. He is also a Master for Wedding and Portraits Photographers International (WPPI) based in Las Vegas, with over 100 WPPI awards in this popular and highly competitive forum since 2016, with numerous 1st, 2nd & 3rd placements for overall categories, including the last round of print competitions in 2022.
Sanjay has also won numerous awards at the annual British Photography Awards, and Photography World Cup competitions proudly representing Team GB.
Chairperson at the largest Print Competitions in the World
He has been elevated from Judge to Chairperson for the SWPP & WPPI Annual print competitions with his discerning eye and ability to assimilate and translate every aspect of an image from concept, narrative, technical to print. This has also established Sanjay as an industry expert in high end printing from small to large format, to the extent that he is approached by peers to print their images for clients and competitions.
Teaching and Presenting to a global audience
Sanjay has been invited to teach and present globally – he loves to teach and inspire that ‘Eureka’ moment with people whether it’s at one of his own workshops, one-on-one training, or at the various seminars and conventions that he is invited to speak globally. He was invited to speak for Canon CEE in Bucharest, Romania for 500 photographers which was also on National TV and Radio. He has been presenting for Canon since he became Ambassador in 2018.
Sanjay has also been as well as numerous other publications to share inspiration, technical expertise, and his extensive experience.
He feels a duty to help protect, shape and guide the future of our industry across all age groups. This passion to guide and serve has been exhibited at his many seminars for Canon for example since 2017, and more recently with the Canon Young Peoples Programme (YPP) which has led him to initiate conversations with the Change Foundation to explore ways to reach young people all over the country to affect positive change.
Sanjay actively also represented the British Wedding and Events Industry with his participation in the UK Government Taskforce for Weddings during the 2020 & 2021 lockdowns in two of the 8 Working Groups to gain government support in the wake of the Global Pandemic following a year of industry wide neglect.
Formative Years
Sanjay’s love of photography started at school with his father’s Canon AE-1 35mm film SLR camera and grew up within a culture of photography while his dad worked at the local Kodak factory for 35 years (where Sanjay also worked as a student actually manufacturing 35mm film).
A combination of this constant photocentric environment and his own creative curiosity meant that he is self-taught and began developing his own style and approach from a young age.
He studied Architecture at the University of Bath in England all the while combining his love of photography with his architectural presentation techniques. Having qualified as an Architect, Sanjay believes strongly that there are many parallels between his Photography his Architectural training - for example: Light, composition, conceptualisation, space, aesthetics, surface, texture creativity are all common elements to both.