Open Avant Garde Photographer of the Year 2025

The Open Avant Garde Photographer of the Year category celebrates photography that pushes the boundaries of creativity and challenges conventional norms. This award recognizes photographers who embrace experimental techniques, unconventional subjects, and innovative approaches to visual storytelling. Whether through surreal compositions, striking contrasts, or thought-provoking concepts, the nominees in this category have shown exceptional originality and artistic vision. The winner of this prestigious award demonstrates the ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, making a bold statement in the world of contemporary photography.

Winner: Anna Almen

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Juliet Jones, The Society of Photographers’ Director presenting the trophy to Anna.

Finalists

Heidi Margocsy

Helen Simon