English photographer Jimmy Nelson, best known for his portraits of tribal and indigenous peoples, was recently announced as the winner of the $100,000 Special Appreciation Award at HIPA, the world’s most lucrative photography competition backed by the crown prince of Dubai. PetaPixel sat down with Nelson to talk about the prize, his life, and his inspiring career.
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The Winners of a $1M Photo Contest: HIPA Unveils Top ‘Sustainability’ Images
The world’s most lucrative photography competition, HIPA, announced earlier this year that it was increasing its prize pool to a whopping $1 million. Today the winners of the Sustainability-themed 13th …
HIPA Competition Ups Prize Pool to a Whopping $1 Million
The HIPA’s thirteenth season ratchets its prize pool up to an eye-watering $1 million. This year’s HIPA competition, shortened from Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award, …