JACK SAVAGE | 1st PLACE

VERTIGO | savaged-art.com

Jack Savage is a fine art photographer, digital artist and gallery owner. Born in Northampton, England (1980) – He was educated at Nottingham University, where he carries an MA in American Studies and Film. Winner of over 100 international professional photography awards -he produces a unique brand of artworks using the varying mediums of studio portraiture, landscapes, street photography, mixed media photographic art, and digital psychedelic creations from what he labels “His Unconscious Soul”.

Savage’s multi-faceted works have gained international recognition and acclaim – resulting in several prestigious international prizes, including most notably The Pangea Prize from Siena Photo Awards, Gold from the Shatto Gallery – Los Angeles, 1st Place in Professional Fine Art from The Monochrome Awards, Photographer of the Year from The Spider Awards – Beverly Hills California and Gold in consecutive years from Tokyo Foto Awards.

Over the last few years, he has exhibited his artworks internationally, in countries such as Italy, France, Greece, Hungary, Germany, USA and throughout the UK. Jack is currently represented by Singluart, Paris,The Zari Gallery, London, The Blackline Gallery, San Francisco, and ThePassePartout Gallery, Milan. In 2022 Jack became an influential gallerist, with the formation of The Influx Gallery, Notting Hill – London – showcasing the very best of contemporary art from around the world.

DANIELA CONSTANTINI | 2nd PLACE

UNTITLED | danielaconstantini.com

Daniela Constantini’s still life photography captures the essence of childhood nostalgia and the beauty of light and nature. Her work, enriched with memories from her grandparents’ home, showcases a deep connection to her past and the natural world. Residing in Bern, Switzerland, Daniela is a graduate of the Visual Journalism and Documentary Practice program at the International Center of Photography in New York. She has been recognized for her project “Days of Silence,” earning the Rita K. Hillman Excellence Award.

As a freelance photographer, Daniela specializes in Portraiture, Still Life, and Lifestyle photography, also engaging in art direction and styling for projects across Switzerland and the USA. Her work has been acclaimed in Swiss photography circles, leading to her winning the Swiss Photo Award at the International Photo Festival Olten 2023.

Daniela has showcased her photography internationally, including in New York, Paris, and Berlin, and has been honored with several awards, such as the Feature Shoot Emerging Photography Awards. Before her career in photography, she worked as a freelance journalist in Mexico City and published her first novel, “El gato me da igual.” Daniela holds a Bachelor’s in Communication and Journalism, reflecting her diverse creative talents and storytelling abilities.

ERIKA VAITKUTÉ | 3rd PLACE

THE GAZE | bukukuphotography.myportfolio.com

Erika Vaitkute, known artistically as bu.ku.ku., is a self-taught photographer from Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in portraits, detailed compositions, and storytelling through her lens. She values collaborations with brands that resonate with her creative aesthetics. Driven by inspiration, the joy of creation, and self-expression, Erika sees art as an integral part of daily life, connecting deeply with history and emotions.

Throughout her career, Erika has worked with a diverse range of companies and individuals globally, from Lithuania to the USA and Japan, among others. Her projects span various fields, including art, fashion, and brand identity videos, all unified by a shared emotional essence rather than physical similarity.

Erika’s work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions, including collaborations with painter Nikoleta Sekulovic in London and appearances in the Glasgow Gallery of Photography. Her contributions to brand photography have been recognized in both local and international media, including Milk Magazine.

Despite her tendency to shun self-promotion, Erika believes in the power of her work to speak for itself, aiming to spark the viewer’s imagination rather than focusing on her personal story. She is committed to the idea that the value of her art lies in the narratives and emotions it evokes, inviting collective engagement and interpretation.

YEVHEN KOSTIUK | HONORABLE MENTION

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Yevhen Kostiuk is an award-winning Ukrainian photographer from Kharkiv, whose passion for photography has evolved significantly over the years. His work primarily focuses on aerial photography, offering a unique perspective of the world by transforming familiar scenes into extraordinary visions from above. Kostiuk revels in the art of capturing contrasting colors and shapes, with a special affection for minimalism. His portfolio also extends to landscape and architectural photography, showcasing his versatility and keen eye for detail.

Kostiuk’s exceptional talent has been recognized in numerous prestigious international photography contests. His accolades include being named Aerial Discovery of the Year at the reFocus Awards World Photo Annual 2023, securing gold medals in the reFocus Awards Color Photography Contest 2023, the reFocus Awards Black&White Photo Contest 2023, and the Chromatic Photography Awards 2023. Additionally, he has earned silver medals in the 9th edition of the Fine Art Photography Awards and the WPE Awards Annual Final 2023, along with a bronze medal in the FEP Awards 2023, among other honors.

SALEM McBUNNY | HONORABLE MENTION

POETRY LIFE | salemmcbunny.com

Born in Arandas, Jalisco in 1993, he holds a degree in Communication Sciences with a specialization in Small Business Administration, alongside diplomas in Management Skills, Thanatology, and Family Constellations. Currently, he is finishing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s in Logotherapy. His passion for photography has led him to become a lecturer, workshop leader, and university professor, training over three thousand students.

His pursuit to refine his photographic style saw him participating in contests, earning national and international awards, including first places at the International Photography Festival in León (FFIEL), being named Top Fineart Photographer worldwide by One Eyeland, and winning Gold Awards in Moscow in the Fine Arts category, among others. He has represented Mexico at the Photography World Cup and won Photographer of the Year at the Cosmos Awards.

He has served as an international judge for competitions like the 35 Awards and FFIEL. His work has been showcased in New York, Paris, Milan, Budapest, Colombia, and within Mexico. In 2023, he exhibited “The Eye of Salem” in Querétaro and other local venues.

His achievements have led to publications in Forbes and Playboy and speaking engagements at TEDx, Talent Land, and various photography conferences. In 2023, his book “El Ojo de Salem” was published, winning a Gold award at the Tokyo Awards and gaining media attention from Televisa, TV Azteca, and Univision.