In the era of smartphones, everyone holds the power to become a photographer, capturing moments that resonate with emotion, beauty, and raw authenticity. The 13th Annual Mobile Photography Awards celebrated this phenomenon, showcasing breathtaking images captured solely through the lens of a mobile device. From sweeping landscapes to intimate portraits, the winning photographs encapsulated the diversity and creativity inherent in mobile photography.
The MPA, established in 2011, stands as the premier and most enduring global platform for smartphone photography enthusiasts. This year’s event drew submissions from over 85 countries, underscoring a significant achievement for the institution.
Yajun Hu, hailing from Shanghai, clinched the prestigious Grand Prize, solidifying their position as the 13th Annual MPA Photographer of the Year and securing a $3,000 cash award.
As the world continues to evolve, mobile photography remains a powerful medium for self-expression and storytelling. The 13th Annual Mobile Photography Awards reaffirmed this notion, showcasing the extraordinary talent and imagination found within the global community of mobile photographers. With each click of the shutter, they capture not just images, but moments frozen in time, waiting to be discovered and cherished for years to come.
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#1. Grand Prize Winner: Yajun Hu
We are pleased to announce Yajun Hu of Shanghai, China as our 2023 Grand Prize Winner and the 13th annual MPA Photographer of the year.
Yajun Hu’s mobile photography reveals an artist with a clear and consistent vision.
Yajun’s mastery lies in an ability to harness the interplay of shadows, silhouettes, color, and shapes, infusing the compositions with depth and emotion. Fleeting instances of human interaction, ironic juxtapositions and subtle gestures are captured, revealing an intricate perspective on our relationship with our daily surroundings. Each photograph serves as a piece of a larger narrative, contributing to a rich tapestry of urban storytelling.
#2. Photo Essay – 1st Place: Firecracker Symphony by Victor Tan KH
#3. Photo Essay – 2nd Place: Dancing Flowers by Ren Shi
#4. Photo Essay – 3rd Place: Builders by Julian Lisek
#5. Architecture – 1st Place: The Void by Wei Wei
#6. Black & White – 1st Place: Broken Portrait by Yajun Hu
#7. Black & White – Honorable Mention: Whispering Trees by Sean Feehan
#8. Black & White – Honorable Mention: Free as a Bird by Douwe Dijkstra
#9. Black & White – Honorable Mention: 3 Horses against 3 Trees by Krasimir Matarov
#10. Black & White – Honorable Mention: Oriole in the Post by Enhua Ni
#11. Landscape & Wildlife – 1st Place: Golden Mountains by Di Lu
#12. Landscape & Wildlife – Honorable Mention: Good Day by Shirley Drevich
#13. Macro & Details – 1st Place: Beyond the Green by Hollyn Johnson
#14. Macro & Details – Honorable Mention: Ready to Fly by Tim Creamer
#15. Macro & Details – Honorable Mention: Perfect Spider Web by Li Wang
#16. Macro & Details – Honorable Mention: Dragon Eye by Zhengjie Wu
#17. People – 1st Place: Cadet Obstacle Course by Elliot Ferguson
#18. People – Honorable Mention: Lady of The Rings by Dina Alfasi
#19. Portraits – 1st Place: The Violinist Returning Home at Night by Queenie Cheen
#20. Portraits – Honorable Mention: Memories by Dina Alfasi
#21. Portraits – Honorable Mention: Pretty Smile by Himanshu Roy
#22. Portraits – Honorable Mention: Zanzibar Girl by Arnold Plotnick
#23. Silhouettes: 1st Place: Tetris by Roy Pan
#24. Silhouettes: Honorable Mention: Girl with a Red Hat by Saša Prižmic
#25. Street Photography – 1st Place: Playground by Chang Nianzu
#26. Street Photography – Honorable Mention: Blue Umbrella by Luis Rodriguez
#27. Street Photography – Honorable Mention: ACB by Luis Rodriguez
#28. Street Photography – Honorable Mention: Golden Moment by Yuepeng Bao
#29. Street Photography – Honorable Mention: Tracing Shadow by Qinfeng Yao
#30. Street Photography – Honorable Mention: The Wall by Enhua Ni
#31. The Darkness – 1st Place: Light Up by Wai Ying Kwok
#32. Travel – 1st Place: Wonder Kelingking Beach by Yuepeng Bao
#33. Travel – Honorable Mention: Dune (Oman) by Anna Kadysheva
#34. Water/Snow – 1st Place: The Falls by Ryan Cardone
#35. Water/Snow – Honorable Mention: Arctic Trip by Liang Liu
