Trending Now - The Winners Of 2018 Hasselblad Masters Awards Have Just Been Announced, And Their Photos Are Amazing
One of the most prestigious photography competitions in the world has announced the winners of its 2018 contest. The Hasselblad Masters Awards are held once every 2 years, selecting the very best photographers in 11 categories. This time, the contest attracted 31,500 entries (175% more than two years ago), receiving some of the most stunning pictures from across the world.
From intimate portraits to otherworldly landscapes, the contest awards gives acclaimed professionals, as well as aspiring newcomers, the opportunity leave their mark in the world of photography. The winners will be named Hasselblad Masters, become the ambassadors of the famous Swedish name for two years. They will also receive invitations to participate in its projects, medium format Hasselblad cameras, and their work will be printed in the Hasselblad Masters book.
“It really struck me how progressive many of the entries were this year and how far the entrants were willing to push the brief,” jury member and professional photographer Tom Oldham said. “These were the photographers who caught my eye – the ballsy, out-there risk-takers who make compelling pictures that refuse to be ignored. I’m proud to have helped to get this great kit into their hands – their images deserve it.”
More info: hasselblad.com (h/t demilked)
Portrait Category Winner Tina Signesdottir Hult, Torvastad, Norway
Image credits: TINA SIGNESDOTTIR HULT
Aerial Category Winner Jorge De La Torriente, Miami, USA
Image credits: JORGE DE LA TORRIENTE
Beauty & Fashion Category Winner Michal Baran, Trim, Ireland
Image credits: MICHAL BARAN
Architecture Category Winner Kamilla Hanapova, St. Petersburg, Russia
Image credits: KAMILLA HANAPOVA
Art Category Winner Maria Svarbova, Bratislava, Slovakia
Image credits: MARIA SVARBOVA
Landscape Category Winner Benjamin Everett, Lopez Island, USA
Image credits: BENJAMIN EVERETT
Product Category Winner Marcin Gizycki, Warszawa, Poland
Image credits: MARCIN GIZYCKI
Wedding Category Winner Victor Hamke, Leipzig, Germany
Image credits: VICTOR HAMKE
Wildlife Category Winner Karim Ilya, Haiku, USA
Image credits: KARIM ILIYA
Project//21 Category Winner Nabil Rosman, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Image credits: NABIL ROSMAN
Street/Urban Category Winner Ben Thomas, Kyneton, Australia
Image credits: BEN THOMAS