{"id":42152,"date":"2025-08-15T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=42152"},"modified":"2025-08-15T03:25:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T03:25:59","slug":"2025-european-photography-awards-announces-photographers-of-the-year-and-global-category-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/2025-european-photography-awards-announces-photographers-of-the-year-and-global-category-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 European Photography Awards Announces Photographers of the Year and Global Category Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The European Photography Awards, presented by the International Awards Associate (IAA), officially announces the results of the 2025 competition. Open to photographers across all backgrounds and experience levels, the award recognises outstanding photographs that combine technical excellence with creative vision, selected from among some of the best in the global photography community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s competition received an exceptional response, with over <strong>2,000 submissions<\/strong> representing <strong>30 countries<\/strong>, including strong participation from United States, Japan, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, France, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and more. The entries showcased a powerful range of perspectives, reflecting global relevance and a high level of creative and technical excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2025 European Photographers of the Year<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a rigorous evaluation process of over thousands of impressive submissions, the European Photography Awards proudly announces the Photographers of the Year. <strong>Roberto Pazzi<\/strong> has been award as the <strong>Professional Photographer of the Year<\/strong> for their outstanding work, <strong>Mundari Culture<\/strong>, with a <strong>$3,000 cash prize<\/strong>. Meanwhile, <strong>Jo\u00e3o Coelho<\/strong> is celebrated with the title of <strong>Amateur Photographer of the Year<\/strong> with their remarkable entry, <strong>Too soon<\/strong>, alongside a <strong>$2,000 cash prize<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Category Winners of the Year (Professional)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Architecture Photography \u2013 <strong>ICON<\/strong> by <strong>RINTARO UKON<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Black &amp; White Photography \u2013 <strong>Surreal<\/strong> by <strong>Daisy Seilern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fine Art Photography \u2013 <strong>Motherhood<\/strong> by <strong>Dmitriy Vavilov<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nature Photography \u2013 <strong>Prince of Blue<\/strong> by <strong>RINTARO UKON<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Category Winners of the Year (Amateur\/Student)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Architecture Photography \u2013 <strong>Once on the Edge<\/strong> by <strong>Yuanfeng Mao<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Black &amp; White Photography \u2013 <strong>the Cactus<\/strong> by <strong>Mette Klint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fine Art Photography \u2013 <strong>Traditions from Above: Stories of Vietnam\u2019s Craft &amp; Culture<\/strong> by <strong>Chris Ha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nature Photography \u2013 <strong>Echoes of a Living Landscape: between Stillness and Motion<\/strong> by <strong>James Malikey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; People Photography \u2013 <strong>Harmony in the Tea Fields<\/strong> by <strong>Chris Ha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the European Photography Awards\u2019 official website for the complete list of award winners: <a href=\"https:\/\/europeanphotoawards.com\/\" class=\"external\">europeanphotoawards.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou can\u2019t scroll past this year\u2019s entries. They stop you, as every image feels like there\u2019s a story behind it waiting to be uncover,\u201d says Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of IAA. \u201cThat\u2019s what made judging so difficult, especially with the level of execution. The award celebrates what has been achieved, and point toward where photography can lead us next.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All entries underwent blind judging to ensure fairness and impartiality. Submissions were evaluated based on key criteria, including originality, creativity, technical execution, relevance to the category, and overall impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the European Photography Awards now concluded, focus shifts to the New York Photography Awards, which is currently open for submissions. With Early Bird entries being accept until 4 September, photographers from around the world are invite to submit work that reflects their perspective, how they interpret, and engage with the world through the lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the New York Photography Awards official website for more information: <a href=\"http:\/\/newyorkphotographyawards.com\/\" class=\"external\">newyorkphotographyawards.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The European Photography Awards, presented by the International Awards Associate (IAA), officially announces the results of the 2025 competition. 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