Take a look at the finalists of Sony World Photography Awards 2024

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Take a look at the finalists of Sony World Photography Awards 2024

Over 395,000 images from more than 220 countries and territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2024, with the highest number of entries on record for the professional competition.

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The finalists and shortlisted entries for this year’s prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2024 have been announced! 

A total of 30 finalists were chosen across the competition’s 10 professional categories, which span from portraiture and sport to landscape and the environment. 

The coveted title of Photographer of the Year 2024 awaits one deserving professional finalist, which will be revealed on 18 April, along with the prize of $25,000 (USD) cash. 

A selection of images by finalists and shortlisted photographers will be exhibited from 19 April to 6 May at London’s Somerset House.  

‘The jury was captivated by the passionate storytelling; capturing both the joys and the challenges of human existence across our planet. We were thrilled by the diverse, high-quality, and creative spectrum of photography styles on display,” says Monica Allende, the chair of the jury.

Here’s a selection of some of our favourite entries from the professional competition:

‘The First Car’ by Adali Schell (PORTRAITURE, FINALIST)

‘Zero Hunger’ by Maurizio Di Pietro (ENVIRONMENT, FINALIST)

‘King Without a Throne: Poached or Dehorned’ by Haider Khan (WILDLIFE & NATURE, FINALIST)

‘Surf in Dakar’ by Tommaso Pardini (SPORT, FINALIST)

Tehran Campus Town by Yaser Mohamad Khani (ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN, FINALIST)

Gilded Lilies: Portraits of Cut Flowers by Tine Poppe (CREATIVE, FINALIST)

‘Parenthood’ by Angelika Kollin (PORTFOLIO, FINALIST)

‘Flora’ by Federico Scarchilli (STILL LIFE, FINALIST)

‘Captives’ by Ernesto Benavides (DOCUMENTARY, SHORTLIST)

‘Home is Where the Horse is’ by Jacques Smit (WILDLIFE & NATURE, SHORTLIST)

An Atypical Chinese Landscape by Fan Li (LANDSCAPE, FINALIST)

‘Postcards From Heaven, 2023’ by Peter Franck (CREATIVE, SHORTLIST)

Danielle SeeWalker’s art captured national attention. Her new History

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Danielle SeeWalker’s art captured national attention. Her new History

On one wall of Danielle SeeWalker’s art studio are pink neon letters with the Lakota prayer, “Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ” (We are All Related). On the wall across, two flags hang, one above the other: the top one has the word “Landback” with a bright red backdrop; the other is a light blue Standing Rock Sioux tribe flag.

SeeWalker, standing in the middle of the room, reflecting on her most recent commissions with entertainment giants Disney and Paramount: “It challenges this idea of what Native art is supposed to be or look like. I think it confuses people but I’m here for it.”

In the lead-up to the Super Bowl, SeeWalker was invited to paint a mural alongside two other Native artists by Paramount, owner of CBS, which aired the big game this year. This year’s matchup featured Kansas City, a team and fanbase regularly criticized for using Native American names and imagery.

In January, SeeWalker unveiled her artwork commissioned by Marvel Studios to help promote the new Disney+ series “Echo,” a story about a Choctaw superhero named Maya Lopez.

And this week, SeeWalker’s exhibition, “But We Have Something to Say,” will open at History Colorado.

The exhibition explores issues important to Native American people and communities, challenging visitors preconceptions of Indigenous art and giving people a chance to see some of History Colorado’s collection paired alongside SeeWalker’s contemporary works. It’ll be open Feb. 29 through Sept. 15.

It’s difficult for SeeWalker to talk about these past few months and her latest achievements without it sounding like boasting. But, she says, behind her success is a mission that’s near and dear to her heart: Native representation.

“Had I seen art that represented me, maybe my identity or self-confidence would have been a lot different than what it was,” SeeWalker said. “I love working with schools and kids because I reflect back on my childhood.”

Photo Courtesy of Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

A Húŋkpapȟa Lakȟóta citizen from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, SeeWalker grew up in Bismarck and moved to Denver in 2018

A self-taught artist who didn’t begin publicly showcasing her work until 2020, SeeWalker describes a tumultuous upbringing on the reservation, raised by two parents who suffered from alcoholism.

“We were super poor,” SeeWalker said. “My mom was a teen mom. My dad was incarcerated, in and out of prison a lot of my childhood. I just always knew deep down inside that I wanted to break that cycle. I can’t explain it but I knew that from a really young age.”

SeeWalker completed her final year of high school in Philadelphia. After that, she attended college, a time during which she gave birth to her first son and worked three jobs to support herself.

“I just went to class and worked,” she said.

SeeWalker would go on to receive her Master’s in Counseling Psychology, something she says was inspired by a desire to address her own trauma while also helping others experiencing the same.

“In the Native community there’s not a lot of mental health therapy approaches that are very culturally sensitive,” SeeWalker said. “I wanted to do that. Ultimately, I didn’t.”

Danielle SeeWalker (left to right), Amanda Friesen, Tanya Lance, Lynn Eagle Feather and Raven Payment begin a search for Christine Tail in downtown Denver, where she was last seen before she disappeared. June 24, 2023.
Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite

SeeWalker has instead developed a career as an ‘artivist,’ using her art and community platforms to help bring awareness to Indigenous issues

“She’s a worker,” said Joshua Emerson, a Diné comic and former co-chair of the Denver American Indian Commission alongside SeeWalker.

“[SeeWalker], I look up to a lot, sort of like a big sister,” Emerson said. “It’s really cool to see she’s taken a step from regional to national, international a little bit.”

In 2021, SeeWalker worked with Senator Jessie Danielson on the Prohibit American Indian Mascots Bill, a measure that would ban the use of such mascots by public schools including charter, institute charter schools, and public institutions of higher education. Shortly after, SeeWalker invited Danielson to attend an exhibit in Boulder curated alongside Navajo artist JayCee Beyale raising awareness and demanding action for the injustices surrounding missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.

According to Emerson, one of SeeWalker’s biggest wins as co-chair on the Denver American Indian Commission was her advocacy and legislative work behind the creation of the Office of Liason for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) established in 2022 as a way to bring awareness to the disproportionately high rate of missing people and homicide cases among Indigenous communities.

Danielle SeeWalker, co-chair of the Denver American Indian Commission, speaks as Denver donates bison to indigenous tribes at the city's Genessee Mountain Park. March 15, 2023.
Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite

Last summer, SeeWalker became an Emmy Award-winning illustrator for her contributions to the Rocky Mountain PBS documentary titled, “A New Chapter,” a story shedding light on a book published in the 18th century bound in the skin of a murdered Native American man.

“I think that’s always been instilled in me from my dad,” SeeWalker said. “He’d always tell me, “if you don’t speak up Danielle, nobody’s going to do it for you.” I’m really trying to tell these stories and redirect the narrative on who our communities are in the 21st century through art.”

Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite

SeeWalker’s work challenges what Native art is often expected to look like — a tone on display at her new exhibition

When Felicia Bartley was hired at History Colorado, she was one of the only Native people on staff. Working alongside SeeWalker was her first curatorial collaboration with an Indigenous artist.

“Her color palette is incredible,” said Bartley, an assistant curator of Indigenous Culture and Heritage at History Colorado. “I remember that immediate rush of excitement just to work with another Native woman.”

Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite

For Bartley, raised in the Pueblo of Isleta, SeeWalker is just as much an artist as she is a historian, drawing on personal and lived experiences that help carry Native art from out of ahistorical categories like fiction, myth and fantasy into the mainstream.

“Working with [SeeWalker] and the collection has been, I hope other people feel this way too, it’s almost been a validating experience,” Bartley said. “Having [SeeWalker] here and working with her, providing a contemporary presence to the collection is really powerful.”

Witnessing SeeWalker work with major companies and organizations like Disney, Paramount and even the Denver Broncos, Bartley said, pushes “back on the narrative that Native people don’t exist anymore. [SeeWalker] is confronting that narrative that Native people are still here, we still exist and we’re still creating our futures.”

A mural by Danielle SeeWalker on the side of the Denver Indian Center in Westwood. Aug. 21, 2021.
Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite

SeeWalker’s work and influence can be seen and felt across the city

As part of the Denver Broncos Stadium Artist Series, helping amplify local art in Denver, SeeWalker was one of the artists invited to create a mural inside of the stadium at the end of 2023. Her work can also be seen at the Denver Indian Center, Denver Central Market, the Denver Zoo and a number of Denver Public Schools like North High School, Brown International Academy and the Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design, to name a few.

When SeeWalker isn’t working in her art studio or as a self-proclaimed “boy mom” of two, she’s working as an Account Executive for the French multinational Michelin tire company.

“Rubber is not sexy,” SeeWalker jokes. “But I’ve always been a car person and I love cars, which is another passion of mine outside of art.”

Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite

Some of the exhibition at History Colorado has been translated into Lakota, at the request of SeeWalker. For Bartley, receiving the translations was a moment that will stick with her.

“When they finally arrived, I think has been one of the most emotional aspects of this exhibition,” Bartley said. “To know that when people walk into this exhibition the very first language they are going to see is Lakota.”

Emerson will perform at this summer’s Netflix is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles, career moves that he credits fellow artists like SeeWalker for inspiring.

“Native is in vogue right now,” Emerson said. “We got to make it so that the successes that [SeeWalker] is having aren’t just one-offs. It takes a community to make sure that we keep pushing the space that she has recreated for us.”

Artist Danielle SeeWalker in her studio inside the old Evans School building at 11th Avenue and Acoma Street. Feb. 15, 2024.
Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite

Next to SeeWalker’s studio door is a portrait of a child smiling wearing a pretty white and red dress. It’s Danielle, and the portrait was drawn by her father who will have passed away 10 years ago this April.

“[Dad] had such a tough life growing up and made mistakes along the way,” SeeWalker said. “But he always instilled in me what I need to do to be a good relative, a good community member, a good mother. He is one of my greatest teachers and somebody that I think about all the time when I’m creating.”

From Mound to Museum, MLB Icon Randy Johnson Debuts Photography Exhibit in Scottsdale

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From Mound to Museum, MLB Icon Randy Johnson Debuts Photography Exhibit in Scottsdale

Scottsdale’s art scene just threw a curveball, swapping out paintbrushes for a camera in the hands of baseball great Randy Johnson, whose photographic work “Storytelling with Photographs” opened at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, ABC 15 reports. The fastball legend, known for striking out more than a fair share of batters during his 22-season tenure, is now capturing striking visuals, curating his experiences with a photographer’s eye.

Shifting from athlete to artist isn’t a stretch for the Big Unit who’s had an interest in photography since his USC days, as per 12 News, he balanced playing baseball with developing his skills in a dark room, even landing a gig shooting concerts for his college newspaper, The Daily Trojan, putting down the camera only to up his game on the mound, now picking it back up to focus his post-game days on something outside the diamond.

The gallery offers a glimpse into Johnson’s travels, especially his fondness for Africa, a continent he has visited six times, and which he continues to believe holds the potential for even more captivating images – “I’m still convinced there’s greater pictures I could take out there of Africa,” Johnson told 12 News. The exhibit also nods to his past work photographing music legends like The Clash, The Who, Billy Joel, and Elton John.

“When my career was over, then I was able to jump back into this,” Johnson said in an interview with ABC 15, reflecting on his dual life as an MLB player and a photo buff, and expressing similar precision in framing a shot to striking out a batter, Johnson’s focus seems unwavering, “I have tunnel vision, if you will, when I put the camera up to my eye, I’m only seeing the subject that I’m taking a picture of,” and when I was pitching, I only saw the hitter and the catcher that I was throwing to.”.

Free to explore until April 28, the “Storytelling with Photographs” exhibit is more than a display of Johnson’s artistic side; it’s a chance for visitors to tap into the wanderlust he hopes to inspire, suggesting a trip to Africa might just be on the horizon for those captivated by his work – after all, as Johnson puts it, “In baseball you know when I’ve done my job and done it well, and you also know when I haven’t, but in photography and displaying artwork it’s all subjective,” he shared with 12 News. Those interested can RSVP for an opening reception or drop by the Center Space gallery during regular hours to catch a glimpse of Johnson’s unique perspective.

Larry Mayer, The Chronicler: Billings Gazette photographer documents Montana for nearly 50 years

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Larry Mayer, The Chronicler: Billings Gazette photographer documents Montana for nearly 50 years

Larry Mayer, a photographer with The Billings Gazette, has been professionally taking photographs and documenting communities across Montana for the Billings publisher for the last 46 years.

“You should become like Larry – y’know, who likes everybody … knows everybody … (is) gentle with everybody … and understands that everyone has value,” said Chris Jorgensen, the managing editor of the Gazette.

Mayer began his career as a sports photographer shortly after high school with his hometown’s local news outlet, The Livingston Enterprise.

“I built a darkroom in my basement when I was in high school … mostly what I did was look at National Geographic magazine,” said Mayer.

He is now known internationally for photographing and identifying the Chinese spy balloon that was flown over Montana last year.

“A lot of times, we overload him and give him way more than he can get to and he always manages to get to everything, somehow,” said Jorgensen.

When he started working for the Gazette, Mayer said he bought his first airplane and sought his pilot’s license after he realized he needed to reach newsworthy locations across Montana more expeditiously.

“(There’s a) school that burned down in Plentywood, there’s a flood on the Musselshell River, there was, y’know, whatever events those were, I would fly there, do an aerial, and then go take pictures and talk to people on the ground,” said Mayer. “It took a lot of experimentation and there was a lot of failure … Failure’s fine because it teaches you.”

Mayer’s work is currently being exhibited at the Western Heritage Center and will be exhibited in his hometown of Livingston.

“His legacy will continue on. He’s gonna continue to do photography and continue to do aviation, and still be an important part of the photojournalism community in Billings and Montana,” said Amy Nelson, a photographer with the Billings Gazette, whom Mayer has mentored during her time with the publisher.

Sony World Awards finalists showcase the best photography on the planet

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Sony World Awards finalists showcase the best photography on the planet

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the finalists and shortlisted photographers in the professional competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024 (SWPA). 

SWPA has been one of the world’s leading photo competitions for 17 years and has showcased exceptional technical ability and original narratives along the way. This year a record number of 395,000 images from over 220 countries and territories were submitted, and these have been whittled down to three finalists in each of the 10 categories. 

(Image credit: © Eddo Hartmann, Netherlands, Finalist, Professional competition, Landscape, Sony World Photography Awards 2024)

(Image credit: © Karol Pałka, Poland, Finalist, Professional competition, Architecture and Design, Sony World Photography Awards 2024)

The finalists from each category can be seen below:

Architecture and Design

Siobhán Doran, Ireland

Yaser Mohamad Khani, Islamic Republic of Iran

Karol Pałka, Poland

Creative

Mackenzie Calle, United States

Tine Poppe, Norway

Sujata Setia, United Kingdom

Documentary Projects

Davide Monteleone, Italy

Juliette Pavy, France

Brent Stirton, South Africa

Environment

Jean-Marc Caimi & Valentina Piccinni, Italy

Mahé Elipe, France

Maurizio Di Pietro, Italy

Landscape

Jim Fenwick, United Kingdom

Eddo Hartmann, Netherlands

Fan Li, China Mainland

Portfolio

Aly Hazzaa, Egypt

Angelika Kollin, Estonia

Jorge Mónaco, Argentina

Portraiture

Drew Gardner, United Kingdom

Valery Poshtarov, Bulgaria

Adali Schell, United States

Sport

Angelika Jakob, Germany

Thomas Meurot, France

Tommaso Pardini, Italy

Still Life

Peter Franck, Germany

Beth Galton, United States

Federico Scarchilli, Italy

Wildlife and Nature

Eva Berler, Greece

Jasper Doest, Netherlands

Haider Khan, India

(Image credit: © Haider Khan, India, Finalist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards 2024)

(Image credit: © Jim Fenwick, United Kingdom, Finalist, Professional competition, Landscape, Sony World Photography Awards 2024)

The Photographer of the Year 2024 will be announced from one of the 30 finalists, and be awarded a prize of $25,000 along with a range of Sony digital imaging equipment, and will also receive a solo presentation of their work as part of next year’s Sony World Photography Awards exhibition. The winner will be announced on April 18.

The Sony World Photography Awards never disappoint in showcasing the most exceptional photography talent from around the world, and seeing the work in person is an amazing experience I recommend to all. A selection of images will be showcased as part of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024 exhibition at Somerset House from April 19 – May 6, 2024, and will then travel to additional locations.

A full list of shortlisted and finalist photographers can be found on the SWPA webpage, along with their outstanding images.

The winner will receive a range of Sony equipment which could well be among the best Sony cameras, the best Sony lenses, and the best cameras for video. 

Synchronicity: Natsuki Itoh x Lewis Harrison Photography Exhibition

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Synchronicity: Natsuki Itoh x Lewis Harrison Photography Exhibition

When photographers Natsuki Itoh and Lewis Harrison first met, they used Google Translate to communicate over yakitori. Hailing from Japan and Britain, the pair slowly discovered their many similarities as their language skills improved. Synchronicity is a celebration of this: an exhibition of portraits and landscapes showcasing the similarities and differences of their own practices and perspectives.

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Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Non-Fiction – Art/Photography book “Aspirations” by Raymond J. Klein

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Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Non-Fiction – Art/Photography book “Aspirations” by Raymond J. Klein
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CHULA VISTA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ —

Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.

“Reviewed By Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite

I can remember as a child posing for hours while my mother took one picture after another, trying to get the perfect shot. She’d then spend hours in the darkroom processing her collection. The result was countless rolls of film, and countless sheets of printed photographs (mostly black and white) at various degrees of light exposure, until finally, the perfect picture. She claimed that lighting and imagination were two very important tools in becoming a successful and innovative photographer. Other photographers would agree, including Raymond J. Klein who shares his experiences as an experimental and creative photographer in his book Aspirations. As he adamantly points out, to succeed in the highly competitive world of photography, one must “be daring, be dramatic, be dynamic! Experiment, experiment, experiment!” Taking a photograph of a simple bath rug is not enough to sell the product. You must “aspire to be innovative; aspire to be original; aspire to succeed.” And this author/photographer does just that and more.

Raymond J. Klein’s book, Aspirations: Earn Fantastic Income With Your Imaginative Photography, is more than a self-help book on photography. It’s part memoir, as the author/photographer shares not only his insight, but also his years of experience and, best yet, numerous examples of his award-winning photographs. Advertising through the use of photographs may seem a simple task, but the photographer must think beyond the required image and make something truly unique that will stand out as a work of art as well as sell a product. He leads novice photographers through his own experiences, offering key points in creating the best image possible. Most important, he stresses the need to be experimental and not settle for the first shot taken; to manipulate the lighting to its optimal results and create something truly sublime. He does all that and more. This is a thorough look at creative photography and how one can make it into a successful and profitable career as well as an artist. Raymond J. Klein has done both and his spectacular gallery of works is absolutely stunning!”

You can learn more about Raymond J. Klein and “Aspirations” at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/aspirations where you can read reviews and the author’s biography. Available in paperback, hardback, and e-book formats at www.pageturner.us and other book retailers.

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