Anyone with a phone instantly becomes somewhat of a photographer. However, even with mobile photography, some people manage to take it to the next level.
The Mobile Photography Awards (MPA) come into play to recognize talented individuals who capture unique shots with their phone cameras. This year, the MPA celebrated its 13th anniversary by spotlighting the finest moments from around the world, and the grand prize was awarded to Yajun Hu, a Shanghai-based photographer. Yajun Hu captured his photos with a Xiaomi Ultra 13, and as a winner, Hu earned both the prestigious title and also walked away with a $3,000 US cash prize.
Besides the grand prize winner, there were 13 categories, and each had a worthy champion, showcased down below.
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MPA Photographer of the year – Grand Prize winner Yajun Hu
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Landscapes and wildlife category winner- “Golden Mountains” by Di Lu
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People photos category winner – “Cadet Obstacle Course” by Elliot Ferguson
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Macro and details category winner – “Beyond the Green” by Hollyn Johnson
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Portraits and self-portraits category winner – “The Violinist Returning Home at Night” by Queenie Cheen
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Silhouettes category winner – “Tetris” by Roy Pan
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Travel and transportation category winner – “Wonder Kelingking Beach” by Yuepeng Bao
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Street photography category winner – “Playground” by Chang Nianzu
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Black and white category winner – “Broken Portrait” by Yajun Hu
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Visula FX and digital art category winner – “Forge” by Melissa Johnston
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Water / snow / ice category winner – “The Falls” by Ryan Cardone
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The darkness / noir category winner – “Light Up” by Wai Ying Kwok
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Architecture / design / still life category winner – “The Void” by Wei Wei
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Photo essay category winner – “Firecracker Symphony” by Victor Tan KH
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