30 Mouthwatering Images From The Pink Lady® Food Photographer Of The Year Awards

The prestigious food photography competition winners.

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• April 4, 2024

Food enthusiasts and photography aficionados alike eagerly awaited the results of the annual Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year competition, and the wait is finally over. With its humble beginnings in 2011, this esteemed contest has evolved into a global phenomenon, drawing shutterbugs from 65 countries in 2023.

From seasoned professionals to budding amateurs, the competition welcomed talent from every corner of the globe. What sets this competition apart is its diverse array of categories, catering to every facet of food photography.

Whether capturing the bountiful harvest, the essence of family meals, or the artistry of food styling, contestants had 25 categories to explore. From the tantalizing spread on the dining table to the behind-the-scenes magic of food preparation, each category offered a unique lens through which to view culinary artistry.

Of course, the coveted title of Overall Winner of Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year is the ultimate prize, with a handsome reward of £5,000. But the competition doesn't stop there.

Recognizing talent knows no age, the contest also featured categories for young photographers under 10, 11-14, and 15-17, ensuring that budding talents had their chance to shine. From mouthwatering close-ups to captivating stories told through the lens, the winning photographs captured the essence of gastronomic delight.

Each image tells a story, inviting viewers to savor the flavors, textures, and emotions woven into every frame.

1. "Food Photographer Of The Year (China): Anchang Sugar Dance Artist By Zhonghua Yang"

2. "Moments Of Joy: Hanging Up Persimmons By Zhonghua Yang (China)"

3. "Food Influencer: Lost Love - Grandfather By Indu Vishwanath Singh (India)"

4."Food Photographer Of The Year (South East Asia): Drying Fish By Khanh Phan Thi (Viet Nam)"

5. " Young - 10 And Under: Peaches By Maja Kowalczyk (Poland)"

6. "Overall Winner: The Candy Man By Jon Enoch (United Kingdom)"

7. " Young - 15 - 17: Spices Of Indian Household By Amitha A. R. (India)"

8. "Bring Home The Harvest: In The Storm By Khanh Phan Thi (Vietnam)"

9. "Claire Aho Award For Women Photographers: Adua By Carla Sutera Sardo (Italy)"

10. "Champagne Taittinger Food For Celebration: Dinner With The King And Queen Of Sweden By Jonas Borg (Sweden)"

11. "Production Paradise Previously Published: The New Pigs In Blanket By Kris Kirkham And Lola Faura (United Kingdom)"

12. "Student Food Photographer Of The Year Supported By The Royal Photographic Society: Amazonian Foodscape By Kim Bainbridge (United Kingdom)"

13. "Hotel Art Group Cream Of The Crop: Mushrooms In Seville Market By Susan Astor-Smith (Australia)"

14. "Mpb Award For Innovation: Flowing Still Life: Greengrocery Project By Elisa Villa (Italy)"

15. "Food For The Family: Slurping Spaghetti By Catherine Falls (Ireland)"

16. "Food For Sale: Selling Fish By Md Mahabub Hossain Khan (Bangladesh)"

17. "Young - 11 - 14: Flaming Lamb Skewers By Jacqueline Tsang (New Zealand)"

18. "Food Photographer Of The Year (African Territory): Gingery Pear & Treacle Sponge Pud By Dianne Bibby (South Africa)"

19. "Food Stylist Award: Trio Of Cake By Keiron George (United Kingdom)"

20. "Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture: Fritto Misto By Alice Ostan (United Kingdom)"

21. "Food In The Field: Dinner Is Ready By Felipe Pizano (United Kingdom)"

22. "Food Stylist Award: Say When... By Keiron George (United Kingdom)"

23. "On The Phone: Bonnet Delights By Hein Van Tonder (United Arab Emirates)"

24. "Food At The Table: Thankful For The Simplicity In Life By Jesslyn Jocom (Singapore)"

25. "Food Stylist Award: The Aftermath By Keiron George (United Kingdom)"

26. "Food Photographer Of The Year (The Gulf): Two By Two By Rico X (United Arab Emirates)"

27. "Food Photographer Of The Year (Chile): Fishing At First Light By Matt Wilson"

28. "Food Photographer Of The Year (New Zealand): Eggs At Farina Ponsonby By Manja Wachsmuth"

29. "Food Stylist Award: Let Them Eat Cake... By Keiron George (United Kingdom)"

30. "Food Photographer Of The Year (USA): Chapel Barrel Room Fitapreta Vinhos Alentejo Portugal By David Sawyer"

Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year contest showed us once again how amazing food photography can be. From everyday scenes at a local market to fancy pictures of fancy meals, the winning photos made us feel connected to food in a way that everyone can understand, no matter where they're from.

Damjan