Announcement
The Street Photography Gallery (SPG World) has once again brought the global community of street photographers together with its highly anticipated SPG Awards 2024. This year's contest theme, aptly titled “The Decisive Moment”, challenged photographers to capture fleeting yet powerful instances that define the soul of street photography. And, as expected, the results have been nothing short of spectacular.
With a 120% surge in submissions compared to last year, the SPG Awards have solidified their reputation as one of the most respected competitions in the genre. For a platform that began with the singular goal of spotlighting authentic street photography, this exponential growth is both a reflection of the community’s trust and the brilliance of its participants.
The Winners Who Defined "The Decisive Moment" at the SPG Awards 2024
Out of thousands of entries from across the globe, the esteemed jury panel has crowned the Top 20 Finalists for the SPG Awards 2024. These artists have proven their mettle in a competition that is lauded for its impartiality—judges evaluate submissions without knowing the photographers' identities until the Top 20 are finalized.
Take a look at what struck our hearts in harmony with the theme this year...
🏆 1st Place: Nathaneal Fournier (Gold Star Winner)
🏆 2nd Place: Einat Atias (Gold Star Winner)
🏆 3rd Place: Sam Benari (Gold Star Winner)
Seventeen other finalists received the Blue Star Award, completing the Top 20 list of photographers who captured the essence of the theme with their unique vision:-
Top 20 Finalists: Nathaneal Fournier, Einat Atias, Sam Benari, Ali Baloch, Debarun Biswas, Sven Delaye, Sanjeev Kumar, Andrea Misurova, Mateo Candia, Sandeep Biswas, Achyut Chakraborty, Akshay Rupchandani, Somraj Thakur, Gurudas Bate, Alessandro Laurucci, Marko Buntic, Jens F. Kruse, Saheb Ali, Marci Lindsay, and Parvathi Kumar.
SPG Awards 2024 Winners' "Decisive Moment" are a testament to the unmatched beauty, emotion, and unpredictability of life on the streets.
A Celebration of Neutrality and Creativity
The SPG Awards stand apart for their commitment to fairness and unbiased evaluation. The judging process involves three rigorous rounds of scoring, where the jury panel remains unaware of the photographers’ identities until the Top 20 are selected. This year’s jury included celebrated photographers and curators: Abhishek Deb, Victor Shohet, Goutam Maiti, Kevin Unger, Lil Steinberg, Puspita Chowdhury, and guest judges Roma Agrawal, Todd Visser, and David Williams.
Speaking about the competition, Abhishek Deb, Founder of SPG World, expressed his gratitude to the global street photography community:
"SPG’s jury panel plays a bigger role than only being the jury for the Annual Contests. They have been through thick and thin to keep the Street Photography Gallery undeterred and unbiased while ensuring the quality of curation remains top-class. It really helps when all of us are street photographers ourselves. I am thrilled that SPG has succeeded in contributing to the global community of street photographers for the second consecutive year."
Deb added: "This year’s theme, 'Decisive Moment,' truly captured the essence of street photography. The works of Nathaneal Fournier, Einat Atias, and Sam Benari struck the right chords with their unique perspectives. On behalf of SPG and the entire jury panel, I congratulate the winners and thank them for making our task harder this year."
The "Decisive Moment" challenge required participants to freeze fleeting slices of life that carried deep emotional resonance or visual impact. The submissions captured diverse interpretations of the theme. The winning images, led by Nathaneal Fournier’s evocative work, will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on the global street photography community, inspiring many amateurs to follow.
As SPG celebrates the success of the SPG Awards 2024, the gallery continues to inspire and nurture the community of street photographers. Whether you’re a budding artist or a seasoned professional, SPG invites you to join its ever-growing global family. Be a part of the journey. Capture the streets. Share your story.
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