Selected from an impressive global pool of submissions, these extraordinary works span subjects ranging from the devastation of natural disasters and the realities of war to the elegance of fine art photography. These captivating images highlight the profound power of visual storytelling. Visit the BIFA Winners Page to explore the winning entries and their impact on the art of photography.

Program Director of the BIFA, Hannah Lillethun, shared her thoughts on this year's winning entries. "I am incredibly proud to congratulate the winners of the 2024 Budapest International Foto Awards. The quality and artistry of all the submissions were truly remarkable, making the selection process both challenging and inspiring for the judges. Each photograph displayed a deep sense of creativity and craftsmanship, and the winning entries stand as a testament to the power of visual storytelling. I commend all participants for their dedication and encourage them to continue pushing the boundaries of their art."

Louis-Philippe Provost has been awarded the 2024 Photographer of the Year title, the highest honor in the Professional division, for his stunning work, Spiral At The Museum. Provost impressed the jury with his exceptional depiction of the iconic staircase within the Art Gallery of Ontario—a celebrated architectural masterpiece in downtown Toronto designed by the legendary Frank Gehry. His photograph masterfully captures the staircase’s elegance, embodying a perfect harmony of artistry and architectural brilliance.

João Coelho has been awarded the prestigious Discovery of the Year title in the Student/Amateur division for his compelling series, Taming Giants. Coelho's work vividly captures the grueling lives of young workers dismantling ships in an Angolan graveyard.

Through striking imagery, he portrays their raw strength and determination as they carry massive iron pieces through relentless waves, guided by a lifelong respect for the sea’s power. Despite their immense efforts, these workers earn only $120 per ton, a poignant depiction of their harsh and unforgiving reality.

The prestigious Photographer of the Year award includes a $3,000 cash prize and the distinguished BIFA trophy, while the Discovery of the Year, an equally significant accolade, comes with a $2,000 cash prize and the BIFA trophy. In addition, winners in each main category will receive a $200 cash prize. All First Place and Main Category Winners will benefit from global recognition and the opportunity to display their work in exhibitions worldwide throughout the year.

Category Winners of BIFA 2024

Professional Photography

- Advertising: Light Is Inside  by Marina Overchuk

- Analog / Film: Where Does The Tree End and The Rest of The World Begin? by Daniela Balestrin

- Architecture: Spiral At The Museum by Louis-Philippe Provost

- Book: No Man’s Land by Simon Johansson

- Editorial: London Armistice Day Riots by Jeff Gilbert

- Events: Transformative Power of Music by Violeta Alvarez

- Fine Art: Confrontation by Ali Zolghadri

- Nature: Local Trees by Dominik Gottwald

- People: Unique Families of The Roma Community of Keldelari. by Michael Dorohovich

- Portfolio: Frozen August by Jennifer Baron

- Special: Luminous Elf  by Shirley Wung

Amateur/Student Photography
 

- Advertising: Theater Rouge by Takeborn Nikukyu

- Analog / Film: Veichles and Their Owners by Jose Luis Gea Arques

- Architecture: The Abstract Cityscape of Frankfurt Am Main by Oliver Lahrem

- Book: Big by Marko Dimitrijevic & Amos Nachoum

- Editorial: Taming Giants by João Coelho

- Events: Rumbling by Hung Chih Chen

- Fine Art: In Search of Light by Ann Zhulan

- Nature: Milky Way On Tide by Paolo Gabriele Maiero

- People: Adolescence. by Olga Konchakova

- Portfolio: Forgotten Art-Chitectures by Christian Basetti

- Special: Mazu Wishes You A Happy New Year by Yingyi Chen

BIFA’s mission is to promote the work of professional and emerging international photographers to the fast-growing artistic community of Budapest and across the world, putting them in the spotlight and providing them with a great platform to showcase their work.

The full list of 1st and 2nd place Category Winners, and Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners in each of the competition’s categories, and Honorable Mentions from across both professional and amateur entries can be viewed on the BIFA website Winners Page