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Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2024 shortlist released

The Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2024 has released its shortlist, featuring entries from over 65 countries

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Photography News|05.04.2024

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The Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2024 has released its shortlist, featuring entries from over 65 countries

This year’s finalists were chosen for their technical skill, artistic talent and power to tell the story of food’s role across various cultures.

Among the shortlisted entries is “Cave Fishing” by Natnattcha Chaturapitamorn, which depicts a father and son fishing with a bamboo basket in South Vietnam. Also featured is “Walk on the mallow side” by Jacki Gordon showing miniature hikers traversing a tea cake. Together, they illustrate the competition’s thematic breadth.

The judging panel includes food photographer David Loftus, Tom Athron of Fortnum & Mason, Chef Asma Khan, Fiona Shields of The Guardian and Rein Skullerud, who is senior photographer and photo editor for the World Food Programme.

The winners will be announced on 4th June 2024 in London, with a grand prize of £5,000 for the overall winner. An exhibition of the finalists will run from 5th to 9th June at The Mall Galleries, London. The exhibition will be free to the public as part of the Plate! St James’s festival.

Browse a selection of the shortlisted entries in the galleries above and below or view the full shortlist can on the competition’s website.

Miniature figurines of hikers traversing a rugged, snowy terrain that is actually a half-eaten tea cake, with the white marshmallow mimicking snow and the chocolatey base resembling rocky ground, against a vibrant blue backdrop.
A woman in a tank top and cap kneels amidst a dense urban garden, harvesting chard. The city skyline looms in the background under a clear blue sky, contrasting nature with the urban environment.

‘Sea of Rainbow Chard’ | © Valery Rizzo / Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2024

Four individuals in traditional African attire, adorned with colourful beaded necklaces, are grinding grain using large stone tools in a village setting.
Two individuals stand in a shallow, water-filled cave, illuminated by a warm light that highlights the swirling patterns of the rock formation around them. One person holds a torch, causing sparks to reflect on the water's surface, adding a magical quality to the subterranean scene.
A group of monks clad in vibrant orange robes are seated on the ground in a row, eating from large metal bowls. The scene is captured from above, with the monks' matching attire creating a striking contrast against the grey floor marked with white diamonds.
Customers gather around a brightly lit street food stall at night, the word "HOBAK" in radiant red neon lights above. A couple stand in the queue with the woman leaning forward towards the man with puckered lips, inviting a kiss.

‘Give me a kiss!’ | © Simon Detraz / Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2024

A wine bottle labeled "Maison Pulpe" emerges amidst a sea of crushed dark grapes, with a hand gripping its neck, all drenched in rich, wine-hued juices that convey the lively essence of winemaking.
Crispy slices of bacon are showcased in close-up against a dark background, highlighting the textures and glossy sheen of the cooked meat with a play of light and shadow enhancing its savoury appeal.

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