2024 World Photo Annual

December 18, 2024

'2024 World Photo Annual'
Winners of 2024 the reFocus Awards under Photographer of the Year theme Announced.

reFocus Awards

Film/Analog

Professional

The World Photo Annual awards our most prestigious honor
of Photographer of the Year to outstanding,
distinctive photographers.

2024 World Photo Annual. Misha Maslennikov. Documentary photography. Odessa

reFocus Awards Judges

reFocus international panel of judges represents today’s topmost tier of influence and distinction within our photography community. Judges include world-renowned photographers, curators, directors, and industry professionals who were chosen based on their respected positions within the global photography world.

Gary Hershorn

ABC News
Deputy Director of Photography

Maia Murphy

Phaidon Press
Senior Editor, Art & General Interest

Aaron St. Clair

Shutterstock
Director of Editorial Content

Tara Wolters-Smythe

Whistler Contemporary Gallery
COO

Anna Alexander

WIRED
Director of Photography

Karin Mueller

Conde Nast Publications Ltd
Conde Nast Traveller magazine UK
Visuals Director

Lauren Katz

Getty Images
Senior Print Sales Manager

Oscar van der Voorn

GO Gallery
Owner

Casey Hanrahan

Gilman Contemporary
Director

Zan Zeller

Koslov Larsen
(formerly Foto Relevance)
Assistant Director

Annie Griffiths

Ripple Effect Images
Founder of Ripple Effect Images & National Geographic Photographer and Filmmaker

Megan Wright

SAATCHI ART
Senior Curator, Art Advisory

Sara Morosi

Photo Editor

Kevin Linde

Daniel Melamud

Rizzoli
Editor / Author

Shoun Hill

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Professor & Filmmaker

Pie Aerts

Pie Aerts
Photographer

Paris Chong

Leica Gallery LA
Gallery Director

Dave Shelley

Photoville
Co-Founder / Creative Producer

Whitney Wernick

CENTER
Visual Artist & Programs Manager

Ron Ceballos

CONGRESS Mgmt.
Senior Artist Agent and Executive Producer

Carl Corey

Carl Corey
Photographer

Chrissy Crawford

ArtStar
CEO & Founder

Estelle Monteillet

DoThings
Creative Director

Karen Kasmauski

Little Black Dog Productions
Pulitzer-Nominee / Filmmake, Photographer, & Education / Spent 20 Years at National Geographic

Irina Chmyreva

PhotoVisa
International Biennial of Photography

Susan Yi

Artspace: A Phaidon Company
Director of Operations

Olivier Valsecchi

Olivier Valsecchi Photography
Photographer

Cheryl Newman

Cheryl Newman
Artist & Curator of Photography

Sayaka Ikemoto

Nikon School
Educator / Photographer

Hiroshi Osaka

Hiroshi Osaka
Photographer

Emre Küheylan

Izmir University of Economics
Lecturer of Photography & Curator

About reFocus

The reFocus Awards is a unique platform designed to celebrate the lasting power and indomitable spirit of the photographic image and its unique ability to communicate ideas, captivate viewers, and express artistic intention. Our goal is to elevate, honor, and promote incredible talent at all levels by offering a platform for discovery and advancement in the photography world.