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PHOTOGRAPHERS CAMILLA RUTHERFORD I love people. I love adventures, I love people on adventures and photographing that. I love working with people, art directors, agencies, clients, athletes and models. I love a good challenge, and thrive on shooting in unpredictable outdoor environments, and when the stars align and everything from weather, location, conditions and people come together that's when the magic happens. I never stop until I get that. Location: New Zealand Website: camillarutherford.co.nz Social Media: @camillarutherford_photography Representation: Representation

PHOTOGRAPHERS JESS BONHAM Jess Bonham’s playful imagery comes from her love of pattern and precision, reinvention and curious correlations. Her work embraces the translation of sculptural objects into photographs and moving image, finding new forms of beauty through narrative, intrigue and bold juxtapositions. Her work has been commissioned by a broad spectrum of commercial brands, such as Hermes, Miu Miu, Kenzo, Nike, Google, Selfridges, Stella Artois and Belvedere. Her editorial clients include Vogue, The Gourmand, Vanity Fair, Twin, Port and AnOther. Location: London, UK Website: jessbonham.co.uk Social Media: @jessbonham Representation: east.co

PHOTOGRAPHERS CLOUDY MORONI Cloudy is a non binary fine art portrait photographer based in Rome, Italy. Their work mainly features people from the queer and trans community both in their hometown of Rome and in London, where they used to live. When they are not writing about themselves in the third person, Cloudy likes cooking vegan food, swimming in ponds and showering in glitter. Location: Rome, Italy Website: www.cloudymoroni.com Social Media: @cloudyspics Representation:

COMPETITION: EVERY JOY After the success of last year's competition Two Meters of Separation, Equal Lens held a 2021 Photography Competition. This year we asked women and non-binary people to use their creativity to enter a photograph/s that celebrates joy from a cultural perspective. The key challenge was for photographers to actively seek out what was unknown to them personally, observing it with curiosity and open eyes, and finding the beauty in that chosen subject. That subject could have been an object, a person, an area … whatever they so desire. The key was to step out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves to respond to this brief in a creative way… ​ Thank you to everyone who entered. These are the winning images chosen by our esteemed judges. ​ The competition was also featured on the BBC 'In Pictures' Click here to check out the article! WINNERS Winner: Leia Ankers @leia_ankers 1st Runner-Up - Laura Pannack @laurapannack 2nd Runner-Up - Kim Black @kimmiiblack 2nd Runner-Up - Jennifer Ortiz @bitsofbeauty Highly Commended - Kristina Varaksina @kristinavaraksina Highly Commended - Naomi Wood @naomiswood Winner: Leia Ankers Image Title: Cordelia Image Location: Peterborough, UK Image Story: This portrait from my series 'The Same As You' was instigated from having a disability myself. I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 3. These differences from a young age introduced me to the experience of stigma, of being the 'Other'. I wanted to change the way that people with dual sensory impairment and additional disabilities are perceived by society. 1st Runner-Up: Laura Pannack Image Title: Island Symmetries Image Location: Tipton and Tasmania Image Story: These images are from a series Island symmetries exploring the similarity in youth on opposites sides of the earth. A time of heightened emotion and transition. The intense joy we feel as a child is rarely matched in adulthood. 2nd Runner-Up: Kim Black Image Title: Joy Image Location: Glasgow, Scotland Image Story: This photo was taken after rangers won the league. I walked into this scene. The two men in the right hand side are joyous in their appearance. The man near the left makes direct eye contact with the camera as he carries his friend on his back. 2nd Runner-Up: Jennifer Ortiz Image Title: The Reveler Image Location: New Orleans, USA Image Story: As Flozell Daniels was about to have his picture taken, Jennifer Jacobs climbed upon the former platform of the Battle of Liberty Place monument (locally known to have been a monument to white supremacy) and began dancing and tossing beads to the people passing by. Due to Covid 19 precautions, Mardi Gras was cancelled for 2021, but New Orleanians like Jacobs found safe ways to spread the joy. Highly Commended: Kristina Varaksina Image Title: Joannè with her son Marcus Image Location: London, UK Image Story: Persons with albinism are one of the most marginalised groups in the world, as they are discriminated against on the grounds of both disability and colour. Joannè has had to do a lot of work to find her identity, accept and finally love herself for who she is. Marcus was born in 2021 and as a mother of black child she is ready to face more challenges. Highly Commended: Naomi Wood Image Title: I Wake To Listen Image Location: Frome, UK Image Story: Lately our relationship has felt fraught. He needs my attention in new ways. My time playing with him has become so valuable to him and he will kick and punch and scream at me when he feels a void. It’s fucking hard. So often, I strain not to shout at him, sometimes I relent, sometimes I cry too. But there are times when I remember to play, change the tone, let the walls fall down and that’s when he finds comfort in me again. I love those moments the most - knowing I can soothe him fills my heart. I have to dig so deep to reach that well of joy, when I get there it quenches us both. JUDGES Sachini Imbuldeniya : Founder & Managing Director, Studio Pi Jason Heward : Managing Director, Leica Camera UK Izabela Radwanska Zhang : Editorial Director, 1854 Media Lorie Jo Trainor Buckingham : Global Creative Director, Deliveroo Rosie Hart : Director, Serlin Associates Zuki Sedgley : Creative Director, Phantom & Equal Lens PRIZES British Journal of Photography one-year full access membership + print subscription Leica ONA Bag The Berlin II (choice between Vintage Bourbon or Black) Winning photographs printed + framed courtesy of Print Foundry Lab and exhibited at the Proud Galleries, London for the prize-giving event. Attending and showcasing at winners’ event at Proud Galleries, London Winners featured on our social media channels and our website One on one with industry commissioners COMPETITION PARTNERS

PHOTOGRAPHERS Agata Szymanowicz Artist, psychologist, feminist, mother. London-based people photographer specialising in documentary and portrait photography. Passionate about showing those she photographs how beautiful, worthy, and whole they are, and that real is the new perfect. Location: London, UK Website: agataphotography.co.uk Social Media: @agataphotography Representation:

PHOTOGRAPHERS PATRICIA PETTITT Patricia uses self-portraiture to creates carefully staged images that evoke issues of femininity, intimacy, longing and desire where the characters appear trapped in their own psychological labyrinth. She is interested in examining preconceived notions of womanhood, their influence on our social identities and how we see and present ourselves in a society of ‘keeping up appearances'. Location: Porto, Portugal Website: patriciapettitt.com Social Media: @patricia_pettitt_ Representation:

PHOTOGRAPHERS EMILY MAYE Focusing primarily on sports figures and the culture that surrounds them, Emily’s eye for the unexpected moment often portrays a subtle story and her work has gotten the attention of the major sports brands and editorial publications. She has carved out a unique space from which to tell stories. Her authentic approach moves refreshingly away from the finish line to the quieter spaces where athletes make their mark – in their training, at home and in the moments of preparation before the match. Location: New York, USA Website: emilymaye.com Social Media: @emilymaye Representation: dmbrepresents.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS Vic Lentaigne Vic Lentaigne’s view of the world is that of an avid collector - capturing her eclectic group of subjects at their most unique, exposed and singularly beautiful. Working primarily with analogue techniques, Vic cultivates an intimacy with her subjects which allows her to explore themes of gender fluidity, queerness, identity and self expression with a sense of quiet emotion. Location: London,UK Website: www.viclentaigne.com Social Media: @viclentaigne Representation:

PHOTOGRAPHERS ANNA HUIX Anna Huix is a photographer from Barcelona. She shoots portraits and documentary work for editorial and advertising clients. She graduated from a BFA in photography at Parsons School of Design in New York City. She regularly works for magazines such as The Sunday Times, The New York Times or Financial Times to name a few. She has shot campaigns for clients such as Google, UBS or San Miguel. Anna loves the colors all people have. She loves her job. Location: Barcelona, Spain / London, UK Website: annahuix.com Social Media: @annahuix Representation: Representation

PHOTOGRAPHERS MEESHA HOLLEY Goa based photographer and visual artist, Meesha Holley, has been immersed in a fusion of underwater and camera-less photography for the past decade. After graduating with a BA in Fine Art Photography from Falmouth University in 2013, Meesha travelled to India to get better acquainted with her motherland, which instantly felt like home. Location: Goa, India Website: meeshaholley.com Social Media: @meeshaholley Representation: Representation

PHOTOGRAPHERS Mathushaa Sagthidas Mathushaa Sagthidas is a Tamil British photographer with a strong interest in fine art, contemporary fashion and styling. Mathushaa’s work is often examines her identity and is a pivotal part of her work, which is reflected through traditions, history and strongly by fashion photography. Location: London, UK Website: www.mathushaasagthidasphotography.com Social Media: @mathuxphotos Representation:

PHOTOGRAPHERS Patricia Niven Australian-born Patricia is an award winning food and portrait photographer. Her work is known for its rich, textural style and timeless luminosity. Imbued with a tranquility, warmth and free-spirited curiosity Patricia has a recognisable style. For Patricia, food is an extension of personal narratives. Location: London Website: www.patricianiven.com Social Media: @patricianiven Representation: www.lairdandgoodcompany.com