The photography foundation awards
2024 winners
We are delighted to show our winning images for all six categories of the Photography Foundation Awards 2024. Congratulations to all the winners, shortlisted images and everyone who entered. A special thanks for all our sponsors and judges who made the 2024 Awards possible.
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the overall winner
Congratulations to Felix Barth-Vollmann for being the overall winner of the Photography Foundation Awards 2024. The overall winner is selected from the six individual category winners and voted on by our panel of judges.
WINNER – Image by Felix Barth-Vollmann - “Inverted Vision Defying Gravity”
Category 1 - Black & White
Sponsored by Black+White Photography Magazine
Focusing on the art of monochrome photography, where form, contrast, and texture take centre stage. Through the absence of colour, emphasise the timeless quality and emotional intensity that black and white imagery uniquely conveys.
winner
WINNER – Image by Marvin Subercaze
Runner-Up
RUNNER-UP – Image by Timon Benson “About To Leave”
Highly Commended
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Sofi illarionova
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Mariam Menteshashvili “Dreams from Western Georgia”
Category 2 - Landscapes (Urban + Nature)
Sponsored by Manfrotto
Capture the grandeur and subtle beauty of the natural and built environment. From majestic mountain ranges to modern architecture, this category celebrates the awe-inspiring diversity of Earth’s landscapes and Cities, revealing the power, serenity, and delicate balance of the spaces around us.
Winner
WINNER – Image by Denis Begletz
Runner-Up
RUNNER-UP – Image by Giordano Simoncini
Highly Commended
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Nick Gladkiy
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Paul Fuller
Category 3 - Music
Sponsored by VLF Records
Celebrate the essence of music by capturing moments that reflect the passion and energy of live performances, backstage scenes, and personal interactions between musicians and their audiences. This category welcomes images that express the emotional power of music.
Winner
WINNER – Image by Elfreda Boateng
Runner-Up
RUNNER-UP – Image by Lynford James
Highly Commended
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Lynford James
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Adam Swainsbury
Category 4 - Portraits & People
Sponsored by The Photography Foundation
Reveal the depth of human character through portraits that explore emotion, identity, and personality. Whether intimate close-ups or environmental portraits, this category highlights the diverse stories and beauty of individuals from all walks of life.
Winner
WINNER – Image by Anya Tsaruk
Runner-Up
RUNNER-UP – Image by Marcel Sauer
Highly Commended
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Laura Pannack
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Lisa Saltzman
Category 5 - Social Documentary
Sponsored by LIMI London
Focus on storytelling through impactful images that reflect cultural, social, or political realities. This category seeks to highlight significant issues, explore human experiences, and bring attention to meaningful causes through visual storytelling narratives.
Winner
WINNER – Image by Abdelrahman Alkahlout
Runner-Up
RUNNER-UP – Image by Raphael Schumacher
Highly Commended
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Hannah Wilde
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Ebrahim Alipoor
Category 6 - Street Photography
Capture the raw, candid moments of everyday life in urban spaces. From bustling city streets to quiet corners, showcase the vibrant energy, spontaneity, and human interactions that unfold in public settings.
Winner
WINNER – Image by Felix Barth-Vollmann - “Inverted Vision Defying Gravity”
Runner-Up
RUNNER-UP – Image by Andres Ibanez
Highly Commended
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Anoukit Kithsavath
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Selaru Ovidiu