Faces

Faces

Website: https://www.all-about-photo.com/all-about-photo-contest.php?cid=3

 Fort Lauderdale, FL, Unknown

Our second printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Faces". Faces are a reflection of our inner thoughts, reveal yourself!

"The most difficult thing for me is a portrait. You have to try and put your camera between the skin of a person and his shirt."
- Henry Cartier-Bresson

In this second magazine we strive to discover the best and most interesting portrait photography from all over the world. We’re eager to see innovative new approaches as well as stunning traditional work!

From the classic studio portraits to the rise of the selfie, the best portraits give a glimpse into somebody's soul, a connection formed across distance, cultures and ages.

Show us faces – series are more than welcome – that celebrate diversity, creativity, honesty and self-expression. Studio portraits, candid street shots, self-portraits, conceptual and fine art all welcome. With all faces to choose from around the world, show us the ones that matter to you.

Winners will receive $1,000 in cash awards, their winning image(s) or full portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.2, extensive press coverage and global recognition.

All winners will have their work published in the second printed issue of AAP Magazine, a free copy of the magazine and their portfolio showcased in the Winners Gallery of www.all-about-photo.com.

1st Place winner
Cash Prize: $500 (US Dollars).
Exclusive interview and winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine, Volume 2: Faces
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Amazon.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

2nd Place Winner
Cash Prize: $300 (US Dollars).
Winning image(s) or portfolio in AAP Magazine, Volume 2: Faces
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Amazon.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

3rd Place Winner
Cash Prize: $200 (US Dollars).
Winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine, Volume 2: Faces
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Amazon.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

Particular Merit Mention
The next twelve winners (ranked from 4 to 15) will have their best image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.1.
They will receive one free copy of the magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Amazon.com and their portfolio showcased in the Winners Gallery of www.all-about-photo.com

Jurors: Sandrine Hermand Grisel and Ludovic Nortier

About Sandrine Hermand-Grisel

Sandrine Hermand-Grisel is a professional photographer who specializes in Fine Art Photography and Printmaking. She grew up in Paris, France and in London, UK before she moved to the United States with her family in 2006. She decided to use her knowledge of the photography world to become the curator of the website, All About Photo, which she founded in 2013. Much more than a cultural agenda, All About Photo is a source of information for photographers and aficionados of photography as well as a showcase platform for talented artists.

An integral part of All About Photo is its annual awards competition, The Mind’s Eye, she has juried over the years with renowned photographers and curators such as Liu Bolin, Ann Jastrab, Ed Kashi, Eli Klein, Jules Maeght, Aline Smithson, Ami Vitale, Judy Walgren, Sabine Weiss and many more. She also juried competitions and shows for A Smith Gallery, Darkroom Gallery, Rayko Photo Center, L.A. Photo Curator, Emerge UK Prize, The PhotoPlace Gallery and The Young Photographer's Award.

Sandrine Hermand-Grisel's work has been published in books and magazines as well as exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide like the Carroussel du Louvre (Paris, France), Rayko Photo Center (San Francisco, USA), Les Rencontres d’Arles (France), Maison de la Culture (Luxemburg), SFAC Galleries (San Francisco, USA), Europ'art', (Geneva, Switzerland) Los Angeles Center of Photography (Los Angeles, USA), Fotofever Photography Art Fair, (Paris and Brussels), Le Pavé d'Orsay, (Paris, France)...

While still working on personal projects, she now spends most of her time discovering new talents for All About Photo. She is also working on the new AAP Magazine committed exclusively to the publication of portfolios.

About Ludovic Nortier

Ludovic Nortier is multi-talented artist. He is a Photographer, Art Director and Videographer. He has 10 years of experience mainly in Advertising (Publicis, Havas) and art direction. Based in Los Angeles since 2015, he has worked on several accounts such as CBNC, Diesel, Ralph Lauren, Lancôme, Clarisonic, Cover Fx, Michele Watches...

He started as a graphic designer in Paris and became an Art Director working for some of the biggest advertising agencies in the world: Publicis, Betc, DDB where he built his strengths practicing advertising for Heineken, L'Oréal, Orange, BNP Paribas, Peugeot, Carlsberg...

Few years later, he became a photographer/videographer shooting his own campaigns in the United States.

His european vision was an obvious asset. His clients love his ability to create amazing content, very clean and never over saturated of informations.

From his strong background in advertising and production, he has been offering some high level and luxurious services.

There is no chance to categorize him in one box, he is a multi talented person who learnt from the best and is able to provide the best in his turn.