We are proud to share with you the Best Overall Awards from our 9th international competition celebrating the very best in documentary family photography.
The highly anticipated selection of the best overall photographs took place during the final day of judging streamed online on June 30, 2021. Viewers had the opportunity to watch as these winners were collectively chosen by esteemed judges Song Tae Chong (United States), Kristin M. Young (United States) and CW Griffin (United States). These three photographs represent the best overall submissions based on their individual strengths as photographs.
1st Place Best Overall Award
Originally awarded in the “Nothing IS Better Than Real Life” category, this Best Overall Award goes to Tobias Löhr (Germany). Congratulations!
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2nd Place Best Overall Award
Originally awarded in the “Young Photographers” category for photographers 18 and under only, this Best Overall Award goes to Amit Bose (Bangladesh). Congratulations!
3rd Place Best Overall Award
Originally awarded in the “Environmental Portrait” category, this Best Overall Award goes to Juliana Vivolo (Brazil). Congratulations!
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Re-watch the judging for this category
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The spring 2021 call for entries was made possible with support from the following sponsors:
