Tag: IAFOR Documentary Photography Award
Professor Paul Lowe (1963-2024)
IAFOR is very saddened to hear of the death of Professor Paul Lowe, a longtime adviser and contributor to the organisation. Professor Lowe was Professor of Conflict, Peace and the Image at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, United Kingdom. Professor Lowe was an award-winning photographer, whose work is represented by Panos …
2019 IAFOR Documentary Photography Award Launched
The IAFOR Documentary Photography Award is now inviting submissions on the theme, “Reclaiming the Future”. We hope that the broad nature of this theme will encourage photographers to submit work from a variety of perspectives. This year’s Guest Judges are Indian transmedia artist, photographer and activist, Poulomi Basu, whose work is widely known for advocating …
Announcing the Winners of the IAFOR Documentary Photography Award 2017
This year’s IAFOR Documentary Photography Award received over 150 submissions from more than 30 countries – a diverse crop of entries featuring creative interpretations from a variety of international perspectives on the theme of “History, Story, Narrative”. Winners were announced at The European Conference on Media, Communication & Film 2017 (EuroMedia2017) in Brighton, England (July …
The IAFOR Documentary Photography Award 2017 Judging Panel
We would like to welcome Monica Allende and Jocelyn Bain Hogg, who have been named as members of the judging panel for this year’s IAFOR Documentary Photography Award, alongside Founding Judge Paul Lowe.
IAFOR Documentary Photography Award
The IAFOR Documentary Photography Award was launched by The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) in 2015 as an international photography award that seeks to promote and assist in the professional development of emerging documentary photographers and photojournalists. To date, award recipients have received prizes with a total combined value of more than £15,000, along with mentoring …
Case Studies
These case studies highlight collaborative projects springing from IAFOR events, developed in conjunction with IAFOR’s institutional partners. They consist of examples where a specific issue has been raised that has led to the creation of appropriate research outcomes. Case Study I The Asian Conference on Aging & Gerontology The Asian Conference on Aging & Gerontology …
IAFOR Documentary Photography Award – Winners 2015
The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) proudly announces Hosam Katan from Aleppo in Syria as the Grand Prize Winner of the IAFOR Documentary Photography Award 2015.
Announcing the Winners of the IAFOR Documentary Photography Award 2016
With over 150 entries from more than 50 countries, the justice theme of this year’s IAFOR Documentary Photography Award inspired a prolific and diverse range of interpretations. The competition was, as always, extremely competitive and the standard of photography high, however, the judges agreed conclusively that Ukrainian freelance photojournalist, Alexey Furman, who is currently pursuing …
Metro Imaging becomes an Official Partner of the IAFOR Documentary Photography Award
With 35 years in the photographic industry and the most comprehensive range of photographic services in the UK, Metro Imaging has a well-established reputation for delivering a level of expertise and professionalism that is second to none. Metro Imaging remains at the forefront of the photography industry because its enthusiastic and skilled team has kept …
Announcing Media Partnership with the British Journal of Photography
Known and respected internationally for its dedication to photography with an almost unrivalled reach and readership, the British Journal of Photography (BJP) shines light on the important work of both established and emerging photographers, and provides insight into the wider issues being addressed in their imagery. Since its first edition in 1854, British Journal of …
MediaStorm Multimedia Training Offered to Winners of the IAFOR Documentary Photography Award
Thanks to the continued support of MediaStorm, the IAFOR Documentary Photography Award is delighted to announce that our Grand Prize, Second and Third Place Winners will receive free access to a MediaStorm Multimedia One-day Workshop, and free access to MediaStorm’s Online Training Videos. MediaStorm’s One-Day Workshops provide participants an overview of multimedia storytelling approaches while …