Photographer of the Year result is out. I am so impressed by the standard set by the photographers around the world, esp. this overall portraits winner. They are not photographers for business. I dare to say that their standards are comparable to professional photographers. It is indeed an eye opener for me, carefully using the amount of lights and technical skills and most importantly, their works evoke my feelings.
Portraits Winner
Marta
Marta applied to a modelling agency and was rejected. Andrzej then saw her test photos by chance just a few months later and that’s how Marta became interested in being photographed. The photograph is interesting – not because of the fright it triggers, but because of a collision of two Martas. Thankfully Marta has now undergone treatment for her anorexia and is progressing well.
Canon 1Ds MkII with Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens; ISO 50; single flash with a large softbox
About Photographer
Andrzej Dragan from Poland was born in 1978 and has studied in Warsaw, Amsterdam, Oxford and Lisbon. He received a PhD in quantum physics in 2005 and has been involved in photography since 2003. His images have been published in numerous magazines around the world.
Judges' Comments
"One of the most powerful portraits that I’ve ever seen. The technical quality, lighting and composition are matched by the extremely emotive power of the subject."
"With this beautiful young face and what looks like an aged body, this was a clear winner, despite the harrowing nature of the image. The photo almost defies belief. It's also helped by clear, simple lighting and composition. What this does demonstrate is how a good, simple treatment of such a remarkable subject can still produce a memorable image."
"A heartbreaking photo that must have required a great deal of trust between photographer and subject."
Viewers' Comments
Some comments on this photo:
Sunny Elena: I don't see it as a wonderful shot, just a girl in front of the wall. Yes, it's sad to see her in this condition, but what does it have to do with photography? Why does everybody praise distortion and freakness? Why should the best photograph reflect only scary and disturbing things? Why can people enjoy beauty? I'll never understand such art. Wrinkled faces, distorted features, deformity - this is what the art of our age praises. They say the art reflects the soul of people of the century. What disformed souls we have!
Sangi: Photography is not about beauty and all things sweet..photograpy is about capturing life in all its glory and disgrace... photography is a moment in time, a reality..this photo is a fact of life
Qiqi: What Sangi has said, which i couldn't be more agree with! Two Thumbs up for Sangi's reply!
Ask yourself why people are disturbed by this photo? Simply because they get to see the real fact of life... Do you know how many young ladies like Matra, as young as 18, have been starving themselves just to get into the top notch model agency. Then you should rethink that why is our society has this kind of disturbing mindset that slim / skinny is beautiful? Is it about time to change our mindset?
Beauty should comes from the heart and not the physical body.
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