Join us at House of Lucie Athens to honor the exceptional winners of the 2023 Budapest International Foto Awards! Explore breathtaking images from talented photographers around the globe across various categories.
Mark your calendar for July 18, the opening day of the BIFA winners exhibition. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary experience!
OPENING EVENT
July 18 | 18:00-21:00
EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS
July 18 – July 31 | Wed – Fri 17:00-20:00 | Sat 11:00-15:00
LOCATION
House of Lucie Athens (Charalampi Sotiriou 4, Neapoli 114 72, Athens)
Last Thursday, May 16th, the esteemed House of Lucie Budapest was proud to present the winning images from the 2023 BIFA competition. Stepping into the gallery, visitors were greeted with walls full of photographic art in vibrant color and contrasting black and white. The exhibition was a culmination of the best photography of 2023 with each image offering a unique and intimate perspective and story. Every year, the winners' exhibition grows grander and more expansive, with the 2023 group of winners being the most diverse and impressive yet.
Among those attending were 1st and 2nd place winners Lucie Côté, Jana Santava, Radek Von Hirschberg. Photographer of the year Irina Jomir also made an appearance at the event. They were able to speak about their work and guide the audience through their image creation process. In addition to the First and Second place winners in each category, Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners were also shown via an on-screen slideshow. Representation from every photographic genre was present, from portrait photography, fine art photography, nature photography, and even printed examples of the winning photo books.
Click below to view all of the outstanding work that was showcased, or see it for yourself in person at the House of Lucie Budapest! The exhibition will remain on display until May 30th, 2024. The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 19:00.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the exhilarating Opening Event at the House of Lucie in Budapest to celebrate the outstanding winners of the 2023 Budapest International Foto Awards. The exhibition was a culmination of the best photography of 2023 with each image offering a unique and intimate perspective and story. Every year, the winners’ exhibition grows grander and more expansive, with the 2023 group of winners being the most diverse and impressive yet.
Among those attending were Photographer of the Year, Irona Jomir, and 1st and 2nd place winners Lucie Côté, Radek Von Hirschberg and Jana Šantavá. They were able to speak on their work and guide the audience through their image making process. In addition to the first and second place winners in each category, Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners were also shown via an on-screen slideshow. Representation from every photographic genre was present, from portrait photography, fine art photography, nature photography, and even printed examples of the winning photo books. The exhibition will remain on display until May 30th, 2024. The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 19:00.
LOCATION
House of Lucie Budapest (Budapest, Falk Miksa utca 30.)
EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS
May 17 – 30 | Monday-Friday | 16:00 to 19:00. Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners will be shown on screen during the opening hours.
Entry is free!
The Budapest Foto Awards is a top destination for photographers worldwide. With submissions pouring in from all over, we get a wide range of styles and subjects, creating a colorful collage of creativity. From the landscapes of Argentina to the city scenes of Australia, photographers from everywhere showcase their work, blending different styles and influences. It's proof that photography speaks a universal language, breaking barriers and connecting people through visual stories.
Bronze winner in people photography, Alex Belov captures the daily life of the people of Goris. A city torn between two nations, the citizens continue their life through the conflict.
Winning gold in nature photography, Judith Kuhn captures the Skaftá volcanic river in Iceland. The splitting of the river is due to the eruption of the Laki Craters (Lakagígar) in 1783.
One of the most famous events in the country, Benny Chan captures the dragon boat festival. The silver award winner perfectly captures the movement and athleticism.
This bronze winner in portrait photography pushes the limits of fine art photography. The artist states "L O V E, is a series where I talk about love in different ways, in different ways, about that love that surpasses all understanding, that even goes beyond death. I insist on building from love."
Varzariu's editorial photography explores Romaphobia, the discrimination against and persecution of Roma. Many images were taken in the Northern Dobruja region and document this conflict.
Klicperová documents the conflict in the Ukraine. A photojournalist, Klicperová was awarded the bronze metal in editorial.
No matter where in the world a photographer is, great images can still be created and shared. These are just a small batch of the expansive and diverse artist community that BIFA is able to foster through the outstanding photography submitted each year.
Nature photography can be one of the most awe inspiring and beautiful genres of photography. As one of the most competitive photography competitions, the BIFA nature category winning photos comprise some of the most boundary breaking and picturesque images of nature. Nature photography does not have to be just animals or landscapes. As proven by the BIFA winners, nature photography can show us more about the world and how we as humans live in it. Let us see how we can change the world by showing it with our cameras.
The first place winning image for professional nature photography by Shirley Wung shows the horses of Mongolia. By showing people riding along side, Wung exemplifies people's reliance on the nature world.
This image by Wen Hua Cheng received the second place prize for professional nature photography. The serene and quiet image shows not only the beauty of the whale, but the size and grace. The whale floats alone, massive and zen amongst the dark depths of the sea.
By student photographer Iryna Vozniak, this image of a jellyfish reveals the secrets hidden in the depths. The vivid and colorful images show the contrast between the dark deep sea and the beautiful and shining life that it hides.
Featuring the mountains and lush scenery of the High Tatra mountain range in Slovakia, Gabriel Jakab pushes the boundaries of landscape photography. Jakab uses shadow and fog to obscure the natural formations and create a new and interesting composition. Rather than being welcoming and shining, the scene is dark and brooding.
Robert Bilos has captured the run off water that helps to transport vital nutrients into the ecosystem. The bright green water runs like veins down the mountain and spreads life across the arid wasteland.
Flock of Sheep by Serkan Dogus displays the sometimes difficult relationship between humans and animals. The strong contrast in the editing also helps to show the contrast between the sheep and their herder. Taken in Bitlis, Turkey, Dogus shows the less attractive side of nature.
In this comical and exciting piece, Colemont was able to capture a red squirrel mid jump. With walnut in mouth, the squirrel leaps like a super hero with arms outstretched. Her image displays the often unusual and otherworldly aspects that are so common in our world.
Calling all photographers! The Budapest Foto Awards are now accepting submissions from around the world. As we settle into the new year, new opportunities open themselves up to us. Creativity and innovation continue to expand in the world of photography as new and fresh ideas are encouraged and rewarded. Become a part of the photography movement and display your work in front of a global audience by submitting today!
Featuring a multitude of cash prizes and exhibition opportunities, the BIFA jury is always searching for the most deserving photographers across genres. Enter for a chance to be chosen as the Photographer of the Year or Discovery of the Year by our esteemed jury.
BIFA Photographer of the Year (Selected from First Place Category Winners, Pro)
$3,000 cash prize* and BIFA trophy
BIFA New Talent of the Year (Selected from First Place Category Winners, Non-Pro)
$2,000 cash prize* and BIFA trophy
First Place Category Winners–Pro and Non-Pro
Advertising, Architecture, Book, Editorial, Events, Fine Art, Nature, People, Portfolio, Science
First Place Main Category Winners Pro and Non-Pro will enjoy extensive publicity throughout the year in addition to the following benefits:
– Work exhibited in Budapest and beyond
– Work showcased on the main page of our website
– Feature winning images in the online gallery exhibition
– Press release and newsletter announcements to over 120,000 in BIFA Community
– Printable BIFA certificate of achievement
– Winner’s Logo to be used online and on printed materials
Other Winners ( Gold / Silver / Bronze) & Honorable Mention
Winners will enjoy extensive publicity throughout the year in addition to the following benefits:
– Feature winning images in the online gallery exhibition
– Press release and newsletter announcements to over 120,000 in BIFA Community
– Printable BIFA certificate of achievement
– Winner’s Logo to be used online and on printed materials
Deadlines:
-Early Bird Deadline – 10% off: April 10, 2024
-Regular Deadline: August 10, 2024
As we enter into 2024, let us look back on all that has been accomplished by the Budapest Foto Awards and the numerous amazing photographers that have been featured. Based in Hungary and Eastern Europe, BIFA promotes photography internationally, bringing artists from around the globe together to share in their photographic passion.
2023 has been a highlight for the Budapest Foto Awards seeing some of the greatest work so far being submitted. This work was then exhibited at the prestigious event at House of Lucie Budapest where photographers from around the world gathered to celebrate the work of the fantastic BIFA winners and finalists. An amazing night of photography, art, and exceptional talent.
Every year, the work submitted to BIFA is stunning and the competition is fierce. The esteemed jury selects first place winners. From this pool the best of the best are awarded Photographer of the Year and Discovery of the Year. Let us look back on 2023 and the stories and magic they were able to capture in just a single image. This group of award winning photography represents some of the world's best photos.
Inspired by painting, Jomir uses the ballerina’s movements to tell an emotive story of grace, sensuality, and vulnerability. She invites the viewer to witness the strength and serenity that the ballerina is able to embody.
In 2011, in Rome, seventy families consisting of two hundred people occupy a former sausage factory together. Abandoned in 1978, the inhabitants now live together peacefully until the court of Rome sentenced evictions.
Austin Irving uses his large format analog camera to let the viewer examine nondescript and normal interiors that otherwise would go unnoticed. Irving pushes normalcy to it’s limit and highlights the absurdness and bizarreness of everyday life.
Alejandro Martinez Velez uses his camera to capture the devastating 6.8 scale earthquake in Morocco. On Friday, September 8th, at 11:11 PM local time, an earthquake in Ighil caused the deaths of 2,946 people with more than 5,400 injured.
“Migranti” delves into the lives of migrants who have escaped the horror of war and have made their way to the south of Italy. Not only is it a story of hope, but it is a story of a vision of a better life that all people strive for.
Following the worst drought in living history, the tribes of Northern Kenya have been forced to adapt. Previously nomadic, with a heavy reliance on foraging, their resources have become decimated. In the last 8 years, they have begun to settle in place.
“Anonymous Women: Domestic Demise” explores womanhood, domestic life, and the pain that comes with it. In Carroll’s photographs, women are crushed by their own possessions, obsessions, and tasks. Women are caught in a consumer culture as they fight tradition and identity.
One of the most rewarding and exhilarating aspects of the Budapest Foto Awards is bringing together all the winners' work that make BIFA so great every year. On July 11th, 2023, the winners of the 2022 Budapest Foto Awards were exhibited in the House of Lucie Budapest. All first and second place winner’s work was exhibited in the highly esteemed gallery alongside the projected work of the BIFA finalists. Seeing this work displayed all together exemplifies the power and storytelling that makes these photographer’s work so compelling.
Below is an excerpt from BIFA 2023 Category Winner Hidenori Sono:
“I think it’s important to enjoy every shooting environment, rather than just being happy and sad all at once. Photography is fun because it’s difficult, and there’s nothing more boring than always being able to capture everything exactly the way you want it. If you can enjoy things that don’t go well, I think that’s the goal in sight."
Read the full interview with Sono here
The BIFA community’s photography has reached far and wide with help from fellow organizations and magazines. Look back through the press mentions highlighting the fantastic photography featured this year.
