Entrants were asked to visually celebrate life as a woman, under the banner “Through My Eyes”, and in the process showcase local female photographers. This culminated in a photographic exhibition at the SunshineCo. Studios in Rosebank, where the winner was announced.
Guest judge, South African photographer Jodi Bieber, regaled the audience with exciting tales of her colourful past in photojournalism. She spoke about the current conditions for South African photographers, as well as about her project ”Real Beauty”. “You should always take inspiration from your own lives for your images”, said Bieber. Guests were treated to personal tips and advice from her during the evening.
Sam Schröder
Clare Appleyard
Olefa Yalo
Katya Fedkina
Kirsty Mackay
Bernice Fisher
Lebo Thoka (3rd place)
Ilse Moore (2nd place)
Lee-Ann Olwage (winner)
Lee-Ann Olwage walked away with the Grand Prize of a free studio day, including all lighting gear, from SunshineCo. Her image “Black Mamba portrait” was selected by the three judges, Jodi Bieber, Antonia Steyn and Christine Meintjes, as the top entry. All of the artwork displayed on the night was sponsored by Karlien Murray, owner of AtPhoto Professional Imaging in Hatfield, Pretoria.
Lauren Hammond from SunshineCo. says that “many people have grown accustomed to us hosting big names in the photographic industry. When they found out we were running a competition of an uplifting nature, they were both excited and impressed”.
