INTRODUCING THE HASSELBLAD MASTERS 2018

The Hasselblad Masters is widely acclaimed as one of the world’s most prestigious professional photography competitions. The winners were selected by a combination of a public vote and a professional Masters Jury - comprising internationally renowned photographers and imaging experts.

Every Hasselblad Masters award winner will hold the title of ‘Hasselblad Master’ and be a brand ambassador for two years. In addition, they will receive a brand new Hasselblad medium format camera and be invited to shoot for a collaborative project with Hasselblad. This project will be printed and released in the bi-annual Hasselblad Masters book.

Winners will receive their awards, cameras and trophies at a special photokina 2018 ceremony in Cologne this September.

Congratulations to all the Masters 2018 winners!

AERIAL

Jorge de la Torriente - USA

ARCHITECTURE

Kamilla Hanapova - Russia

ART

Maria Svarbova - Slovakia

BEAUTY & FASHION

Michal Baran - Ireland

LANDSCAPE

Benjamin Everett - USA

PORTRAIT

Tina Signesdottir Hult - Norway

PRODUCT

Marcin Gizycki - Poland

PROJECT//21

Nabil Rosman - Malaysia

STREET / URBAN

Ben Thomas - Australia

WEDDING

Victor Hamke - Germany

WILDLIFE

Karim Iliya - USA

THE HASSELBLAD MASTERS 2018 JURY

Made up of past Masters winners, experienced photographers and members of the photographic press, the Hasselblad Masters Awards 2018 jury members were:

Tom Oldham – Photographer
Ali Rajabi – Past Master
Martin Hausler – PhotographerKatrina Belkina – Past Master
Swee Oh – Past Master
Lars van de Goor – Past Master
Tim Flach – Photographer
Kevin Then – Photographer
Bara Prasilova – Past Master
Damien Demolder – Journalist
Blair Bunting – Photographer
Hans van Ommeren – Past Master
Mads Nissen – Photographer
Kevin Raber – Journalist

Masters Jury member and professional photographer Tom Oldham said: “It really struck me how progressive many of the entries were this year and how far the entrants were willing to push the brief. These were the photographers who caught my eye - the ballsy, out-there risk-takers who make compelling pictures that refuse to be ignored. I’m proud to have helped to get this great kit into their hands – their images deserve it.”