Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest 2023
The annual Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest is pleased to present an exhibition featuring the winning entries. Stenin International Press Photo Contest is an annual competition for young photojournalists aged between 18 and 33 years old. It aims to support young photographers, allow them to make a name for themselves on the world photojournalism stage and draw public attention to the challenges of photojournalism today. It is the best international platform in Russia to discover new photojournalists – talented and sensitive individuals open to all things new and to highlight people and events near us.
In 2023 around 3000 entries from 50 countries were submitted. The 2023 winners include young photographers from 16 countries, among them China, India, Bahrain, France, Russia, Spain, Egypt and others. For the first time photojournalists from Burundi have made it to the shortlist.
The annual submission period starts on December, 22. Traditionally, the contestants are judged by experts from major global media outlets and award-winning photographers.
Top News
Top News: Significant events in the life of individuals and nations are the main subject of entries in the category; major political and social events; reports from war zones; places struck by natural disasters; and decisive moments in people’s lives.
This section presents:
- 4 Nominated images from "Top News: Singles".
- 3 Key images from nominated "Top News: Series".
FireballPOS AA 342 01
From pastoral songs to the sea of starsPOS AA 342 02
Plastic HellPOS AA 342 03
Remembering 1945POS AA 342 04
Fire and AshesPOS AA 342 05
Fire and AshesPOS AA 342 06
Fire and AshesPOS AA 342 07Sports
Photographs capturing moments in sport: victories of athletes and dramatic losses; daily sports training; and the beauty of sports competitions.
This section presents:
- 4 Nominated Images from "Sports: Singles".
- 9 Key images from nominated "Sports: Series".
Fighting to the endPOS AA 342 08
Individual RacePOS AA 342 09
General view inside the stadium during the warm upPOS AA 342 10
Living the DreamPOS AA 342 11
Energy of VictoryPOS AA 342 12
Energy of VictoryPOS AA 342 13
Energy of VictoryPOS AA 342 14
Buzkashi, the most popular Tajik game POS AA 342 15
Buzkashi, the most popular Tajik game POS AA 342 16
Buzkashi, the most popular Tajik game POS AA 342 17
LochoPOS AA 342 18
LochoPOS AA 342 19
LochoPOS AA 342 20Portrait. A Hero of Our Time
Individual or group portraits of people. Photos can be documentary and posed. The determining factor in this category is the author’s ability to reveal the inner world of his characters and express their mental qualities and character through the uniqueness of their appearance and looks.
This section presents:
- 3 Nominated images from "Portrait - A Hero of Our Time: Singles".
- 6 Key images from nominated "Portrait - A Hero of Our Time: Series".
ImagoPOS AA 342 21
MeditationPOS AA 342 22
Part of The Lost Lake series, a long-term projectPOS AA 342 23
Sleeping QueensPOS AA 342 24
Sleeping QueensPOS AA 342 25
Sleeping QueensPOS AA 342 26
The Unchained BirdPOS AA 342 27
The Unchained BirdPOS AA 342 28
The Unchained BirdPOS AA 342 29My Planet
Photographs that reflect the entire multicoloured palette of topics and images from all over the world. The author’s task is to show an everyday life kaleidoscope in its timeless beauty and harmony, uniting scenes from everyday life; the life of big cities and small towns; nature pictures; ethnographic and religious holidays.
This section presents:
- 2 Nominated images from "My Planet: Singles".
- 9 Key images from nominated "My Planet: Series".
The dying tradition through circlePOS AA 342 30
Wounds insidePOS AA 342 31
SymbiosisPOS AA 342 32
SymbiosisPOS AA 342 33
SymbiosisPOS AA 342 34
Northern Sea RoutePOS AA 342 35
Northern Sea RoutePOS AA 342 36
Northern Sea RoutePOS AA 342 37
Fishing in the mossy riverPOS AA 342 38
Fishing in the mossy riverPOS AA 342 39
Fishing in the mossy riverPOS AA 342 40