Environment – Gold Winner: “Patterns in a Floodzone” by Sean Breithaupt
The AOP Photography Awards, often dubbed the “Oscars of photography,” mark their 40th year by celebrating the finest in creative image-making.
This prestigious event showcases the artistry and technical brilliance of photographers who continue to push the boundaries of visual storytelling. Winners and finalists were honored across 10 categories, along with special awards for commissioned work, personal projects, and moving images. Each recognized piece reflects a blend of emotion, innovation, and mastery that redefines how we experience photography. For professionals, an AOP accolade is more than recognition — it’s a transformative milestone in a career shaped by vision and excellence.
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Portrait – Silver Winner: “In Her Own Time” by Hugh Fox
Documentary – Gold Winner: “The Yard” by Jack Margerison
Lifestyle – Silver Winner: “Six Senses” by Simon Winnall
ood & Drink – Silver Winner: “Chinatown Windows” by Henrik Knudsen
AOP Discovery Award: “Liturgy of the Unseen” by Ruben Davies
Portrait – Gold Winner: “Buzkashi – Abdulqadir” by Todd Antony
AOP Emerging Talent Award: “Gangster Granny” by Jack Currie
Project – Gold Winner: “America: Capturing America’s Gun Paradox Through a Lens” by David Clerihew
Environment – Silver Winner: “Ratcliffe on Soar” by Greg Funnell
Spaces – Gold Winner: “Japanese Knife Forges” by Yuki Sugiura
Still Life and Object – Silver Winner: “Breathable Bullet” by Jonathan Knowles
Documentary – Finalist: “Balloon Seller, Central Pier, Blackpool by Simon Hill”
Environment – Finalist: “Surfer, Venice Beach” by Henrik Knudsen
Portrait – Finalist: “Margo in Margate” by Alun Callender
Documentary – Finalist: “El Jadida – City of the Horse” by Nick David
Project – Finalist: “The North Revisited” by Simon Hill
Fashion & Beauty – Finalist: “Ghost Gear” by Wendy Carrig
Open Category (Sponsored by Fujifilm UK) – Finalist: “Escaramuza Girls of Jurupa Valley” by Owen Harvey
Open Category (Sponsored by Fujifilm UK) – Finalist: “Easter Sunday” by Brendan Duffy
