2024 RPS Awards winners announced

The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) has announced the winners of the 2024 RPS Awards, which is celebrating its 146th year

Photography News|13.11.2024

AWARDS WINNERS|2 min read

The RPS Awards is celebrating its 146th year as the longest-running and most esteemed recognition in photography.

This year’s awards has introduced new categories to cover both emerging and established photographers working across diverse genres, including photojournalism, editorial, fashion and youth-orientated photography.

Palestinian freelance photojournalist Samar Abu Elouf was honoured with the RPS Award for Photojournalism. Her impactful work, which spans coverage of gender issues, war and humanitarian crises, has garnered international attention from major outlets like Reuters and The New York Times.

Image of a figure standing alone in a dense cloud of smoke, facing away from the camera, with dark surroundings. The figure is dressed in a long, dark garment and a headscarf, evoking a sense of resilience and solitude amidst a chaotic, smoky environment, likely during a conflict or protest.

Photojournalistic image of a female war correspondent in a helmet and vest, standing amidst the ruins of a devastated urban area, symbolising courage and resilience in conflict zones

Photograph of a person performing fire-breathing at sunset on a beach, with vibrant flames extending towards the sky. Silhouetted onlookers sit in the foreground, watching against a backdrop of rich, warm colours in the evening sky, creating a striking and dynamic visual scene.

The RPS Award for Editorial or Documentary Photography went to Darcy Padilla, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison known for her compelling, long-term narrative projects on socio-economic themes.

Intimate black and white photograph of an older man sitting on a bed, his face turned toward the camera with a piercing gaze, conveying a sense of vulnerability and depth.

Black and white photograph featuring an American flag overlay against a street scene, with buildings and a fenced area visible in the background. The image evokes socio-economic themes

Monochromatic photograph showing a person wearing a fur coat and hat, holding a rifle, with a protest sign in the background, capturing a moment of activism in a stark environment.

British-Ghanaian artist Campbell Addy received the RPS Award for Fashion, Advertising and Commercial Photography. His vibrant and culturally rich imagery has been widely recognised, including in his acclaimed monograph Feeling Seen.

Photograph of a person standing against a pink background, dressed in a green tracksuit adorned with a gold sequined hood and holding a baseball bat.

Meanwhile, Carolyn Mendelsohn won the RPS Award for Photography with Young People, celebrated for her work in co-created portraits that empower young voices.

Overhead shot of a young person lying on the floor amidst scattered papers, books, and personal items, portraying a scene of creative exploration or academic stress in a chaotic bedroom environment

Close-up portrait of a young male with curly hair and closed eyes, against a green backdrop, capturing a moment of calm introspection and youthful serenity.

Close-up image of a face obscured by pink hair, with hands raised near the face, evoking themes of identity and self-expression through soft focus and creative framing.

For more details on the award winners and a larger selection of their work, visit the RPS website.

2024 RPS Awards winners announced

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