The winners of the 2023 Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year award have been announced! Since its inception in 2011, the renowned food photography competition has gained global recognition, attracting photography enthusiasts, whether professional or amateur, from across the globe. In 2023, applications were received from 65 countries.
Entrants had the opportunity to choose from a diverse range of 25 categories, including Bring Home the Harvest, Food for the Family, Food Influencer, Food Stylist Award, Food at the Table, and more. This competition aims to showcase the profound impact of food and how it touches every aspect of our lives. The organizers say that the competition continues to be a truly global celebration of the art of food photography. Take a look at a selection of winning images from various categories in the photo gallery below.
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1. 1st Place, Food Photographer Of The Year (China): Anchang Sugar Dance Artist By Zhonghua Yang
Taken in Anchang, Shaoxing, Zhejiang province. This captivating image showcases the artistry of sugar pulling — a renowned local specialty.
2. 1st Place, Moments Of Joy: Hanging Up Persimmons By Zhonghua Yang
Nestled amidst the Taihang Mountains, the loess slopes of Shanxi Province in China come alive during autumn. In this challenging environment characterized by cold and dry weather, resourceful local farmers have found their main source of income through hanging persimmon cakes. With utmost dedication, the farmers harvest the persimmons, carefully peel and dress them, and arrange them in clusters to hang under the protective eaves.
3. 1st Place, Food Influencer: Lost Love - Grandfather By Indu Vishwanath Singh
The enduring love of a grandfather for his departed spouse is embodied in his refusal to remove his wedding ring while enjoying the fruit she cherished. This touching example underscores the power of food to evoke profound sentiments.
4. 1st Place, Young - 10 And Under: Peaches By Maja Kowalczyk
Luscious peaches photographed under a tree in the photographer's garden.
5. 1st Place, Food Photographer Of The Year (South East Asia): Drying Fish By Khanh Phan Thi
Although these women are drying fish, they appear to be connecting the colored patches together.
6. Overall Winner: The Candy Man By Jon Enoch
On the streets near Versova Beach in Mumbai, India, Pappu Jaiswal, a candy floss vendor, proudly displays his assortment of vibrant, sugary delights. The photograph has also been awarded 1st Place in the Street Food category.
7. 1st Place, Young - 15 - 17: Spices Of Indian Household By Amitha A. R.
This captivating image showcases the photographer's representation of the prominent spices utilized in Indian cuisine, vividly capturing the moment when powdered turmeric and chili create a burst of vibrant colors in their hands.
8. 1st Place, Bring Home The Harvest: In The Storm By Khanh Phan Thi
Lap An Lagoon in Hue province in the dry season. As the water recedes, small pools form, trapping fish within them. During low tide, fishing becomes a common activity as people flock to the lagoon to make the most of the situation.
9. 1st Place, Claire Aho Award For Women Photographers: Adua By Carla Sutera Sardo
Adua’s kitchen is part of a journey down memory lane of an 86-year-old woman who had to leave her lifelong home during the Covid pandemic.
10. 1st Place, Champagne Taittinger Food For Celebration: Dinner With The King And Queen Of Sweden By Jonas Borg
Every year, the Royal Castle in Stockholm hosts "Sverigemiddagen" (the Dinner of Sweden), a prestigious event that pays tribute to exceptional individuals who have made remarkable contributions to their local communities. Esteemed guests, recognized for their achievements, are graciously hosted by the King and Queen of Sweden for an extravagant dinner.
11. 1st Place, Production Paradise Previously Published: The New Pigs In Blanket By Kris Kirkham And Lola Faura
The ultimate pig in a blanket.
12. 1st Place, Student Food Photographer Of The Year Supported By The Royal Photographic Society: Amazonian Foodscape By Kim Bainbridge
Through the creative use of food, the photographer created a fascinating scene reminiscent of the Amazonian jungle.
13. 1st Place, Hotel Art Group Cream Of The Crop: Mushrooms In Seville Market By Susan Astor-Smith
The photographer was instantly drawn to the mushrooms at Mercado de Triana in Seville due to their bold shapes, lines, and textures. The graphic detail of this image was perfectly suited to black and white.
14. 1st Place, Mpb Award For Innovation: Flowing Still Life: Greengrocery Project By Elisa Villa
Vegetables or green fish?
15. 1st Place, Food For The Family: Slurping Spaghetti By Catherine Falls
This image shows the photographer's youngest daughter relishing a bowl of Spaghetti Bolognese.
16. 1st Place, Food At The Table: Thankful For The Simplicity In Life By Jesslyn Jocom
This image was taken at the Shwe Gu Orphanage monastery in Old Bagan, Myanmar, in 2018. Despite facing immense challenges in a harsh environment, these children, who have lost their parents and lack a family, find solace in their training as Buddhist monks. It's a simple life they have, and they're thankful for it.
