Meet the Jury
NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
Angel is a Swedish, French and Swiss landscape and Astro photographer, as well as a composite artist who focuses on capturing night lights in the mountains.​
At the age of 25 and after 15 years in the field of photography, her desire to capture rocky landscapes at night became an obsession. To create her images, she will fully immerse herself in remote mountain locations by spending nights in the wilderness.​
A lot of effort goes into creating a final image. Angel spends weeks, sometimes months, planning an image in a given location in advance. She then goes there with several hours of hiking and stays up all night to photograph the elements she needs, most of the time in freezing conditions. While she is using compositing techniques, Angel has been advocating for creative freedom and transparency in her process with photography being the essence of her work. She will capture her images within the same region and within the shortest timeframe possible.
Her creations share the experience of distant places and encourage the questioning of a reality that she makes her own.
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My name is Stefano Pellegrini and I am an italian designer. Art and creativity are already part of my work, but I also like to find them in my passion: photography. I like to hike and to travel and discover new places, but always with the aim of taking pictures. I started very recently, but I have already had several positive feedbacks. One above all is the recognition of the APOD by NASA for my photo of the Geminidi meteor
shower on December 17 2020, and the successive two in 2023 and 2024 for my Norhtern lights in Iceland.
I’m an Astrophotographer and a Landscaper. My aim is to translate what the eyes see and often the camera can’t, to reproduce reality in all its art. I try to get high impact images thanks to strong compositions for both the foreground and the sky. I dedicate great care to location-scouting with long mountain hikings in
search of the perfect spot. I always compose a real sky on the subject, specifically looking for shots where the milkyway is co-protagonist of the scene. I try to be creative. I like to play in my images using my figure and the lightpainting in the landscape but always to tell a story.
I am not a professional photographer but I often do lectures about my passion, I make one-to-one lession, and on my website I offer the possibility to buy prints and video tutorials about my workflow.
OPEN THEME PHOTOGRAPHY
lvaro Valiente, is a Spanish photographer and videographer based in Los Angeles. He is deeply committed to landscape and nature photography and videography, where his artistic eye and technical expertise truly shine. His work in this field is characterized by a deep connection to the natural world, capturing the intricate beauty of wild environments in ways that evoke both awe and tranquility. From sweeping coastal vistas to mist-covered forests, his work brings out the subtle interplay of light, texture, and atmosphere, resulting in images that are both visually stunning and emotionally resonant.
Álvaro’s work is defined by his ability to capture the raw power and serenity of nature. He often seeks out unique perspectives, using natural light to emphasize the grandeur of his surroundings, whether in a vibrant sunset over the ocean or the quiet majesty of a mountain range. His attention to detail in both composition and timing allows him to convey the fleeting moments that make nature so captivating.
Through his work, Álvaro strives to inspire a deeper appreciation for the environment. Encouraging viewers to pause and reflect on the natural beauty that surrounds them, often highlighting the connection between humans and the world they inhabit. His dedication to this craft influences his broader portfolio, infusing his commercial projects with a sense of calmness and harmony derived from his experiences in the great outdoors.
ARCHITECTURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Florian is a Dubai-based, award-winning photographer with a passion for blending the artistic and technical elements of photography. Over the past 15 years, he has explored various styles, from landscape and cityscape to aerial, astro, and deep sky photography.
His approach focuses on capturing previously unseen compositions, leading to collaborations with clients such as Esquire, Expedia, and National Geographic. Florian’s work has been featured by global media outlets like CNN and Space.com, and exhibited in galleries and events in New York, London, Dubai, Siena, and Lishui, gaining international recognition. He recently published his first book, Wonders of the Globe.
Florian’s current focus is on travel photography, and he values photographers who have not only an eye for composition and technical excellence, but also a deep appreciation for their subjects, finding ways to convey its essence to a wider audience.