The Tokyo International Foto Awards 2024 Winners Exhibition opened with an unforgettable evening at the House of Lucie Budapest, bringing together a vibrant community of photography enthusiasts, creatives, and—most importantly—this year’s extraordinary winners.
We were honored to celebrate the vision and talent of photographers from around the world—both those who joined us in person and those who were with us in spirit. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the opening night and helped make it such a memorable occasion. Your presence, enthusiasm, and support created an atmosphere of joy, connection, and creative inspiration.
It was a true privilege to welcome several of our 2024 TIFA winners in person. Among the distinguished guests were:
- Abdelrahman Alkahlout– Photographer of the Year
- Simone Bissoli – Discovery of the Year
- Simon Heather – 1st Place, Special / Non-Pro
Monika Maroziene – 1st Place, Fine Art / Pro - Elihu Alejo – Silver, Fine Art / Special Effects / Pro
- Juerg Keller – Silver, Advertising / Automotive / Non-Pro
Having these incredibly talented photographers with us in Budapest was a true honor. Their presence brought a special energy to the opening event and added a personal connection to the outstanding work on display.
The exhibition showcased 44 award-winning images, presenting a powerful visual journey through the perspectives of 1st and 2nd place winners across 11 categories. In addition to the printed works, Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners’ projects were displayed on-screen throughout the gallery space.
To all who visited, supported, and celebrated the artistry of this year's winners—thank you. The TIFA community thrives because of your passion and presence, and we look forward to welcoming you again at future exhibitions around the world.
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We are delighted to invite you to the Tokyo International Foto Awards exhibition at the House of Lucie Budapest. This group exhibition showcases 44 award-winning images from the 2024 competition, including the Photographer of the Year, Discovery of the Year, and 1st and 2nd place winners across 11 categories, ranging from Architecture and Analog/Film to Nature and Editorial.
OPENING EVENT: March 20 | 19:00 | Doorbell: 80
Address: House of Lucie Budapest (Budapest 1055, Falk Miksa utca 30.)
Exhibition Dates: March 20 to April 3
Opening Hours: Tuesdays–Fridays | 16:00–19:00.
The work of the following photographers will be part of the exhibition: Zero Lai Tsz Kwan, Marina Overchuk, Carlo Cozzoli, Linda Chaussee, Amatou, Paul Brouns, Sebastian Copeland, Tariq Zaidi, Abdelrahman Alkahlout, Myriam Tangi, Jordi Cohen, Michael Bednar, Monika Maroziene, Victoria (vicky) Stromee, Sue Park, Johan Siggesson, Lowska A Brandis, Michael Bednar, Andres Gallego, Ankita Asthana, Cheryl Medow, Liam Man, Takeborn Nikukyu, Antonio Coelho, Michele Dolci, Michael Anker, Alireza Pourkhan, Dámaso Ávila, Sacco Giovanni Maria, Marko Dimitrijevic & Amos Nachoum, Simone Bissoli, Bardia Kabirifar, Brigitte Bourger, Nicola Balestrazzi, Patrick Ems, Elisa Miller, Fadil Tally, Marko Dimitrijevic, Mouneb Taim, Ileana Montaño, Roger Chen, Natasha Bogomolova, Simon Heather, Asako Naruto.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners’ works will also be displayed on-screen during opening hours.
Entry is free!
The Tokyo International Foto Awards is thrilled to present a captivating exhibition showcasing the talented winners of TIFA 2022 & 2023 at the House of Lucie Budapest gallery. These gifted photographers will be celebrated with a special two-week exhibition in the vibrant city of Budapest, Hungary.
The exhibited works encompass a wide variety, spanning from stunning nature and fine art photographs to captivating advertising and architectural wonders. Furthermore, the exhibition includes striking editorials that tell compelling stories, all captured through the lenses of both experienced professionals and gifted amateurs alike.
The 2022 & 2023 edition TIFA 1st and 2nd place winners were awarded in the following categories: Advertising, Architecture, Book, Editorial, Events, Fine Art, Nature, People and Portfolio and will be exhibited along with main prize winners: Photographer of the Year and New Talent of the Year.
The Exhibition will launch with an Opening Event on June 6th, beginning at 19:00, marking the start of an artistic journey. Running from June 7th to June 20th, 2024, the exhibition will be open to the public during official hours from 16:00 to 19:00. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this showcase of creativity at the esteemed House of Lucie Budapest Gallery, located at Falk Miksa utca 30, 1055 Budapest.
The 2023 TIFA winners whose work will be exhibited are:
Filip Fredrik Haglund, Ruisheng Zhu, Yoshihiko Wada, Mario Tarantino, Oyvind Hjelmen, Robert Yager, Iván Macías, Shervin Bashari, Eiichi Yoshioka, Thomas Semesky, Francis Leroy, Gita Montazer, Shirley Wung, Alexej Sachov, Ottavio Marino, Zixi Xia, Horst Kistner, Tomomichi Nakamura, Lukasz Larsson Warzecha, Christian Kleiman, Hsiaohsin Chen, Gareth Morgans, Kazuyuki Omori, Serena Dzenis, Hilda Champion, Bob Newman, Susana Cabanero, Alejandro Martinez Velez, Lenka Klicperová, Cain Shimizu, Fiorella Baldisserri, Michael Dorohovich, Alessandro Accordini, Olena Zubach, Sue Park, Jatenipat Ketpradit, Atoosa Alebouyeh, Jordi Cohen, Masumi Shiohara, Haruka Fujita, Brice Weaver, Yuliy Vasilev, Takeborn Nikukyu, Anna Wacker, Martin Wacker, Minghang Lai, Marco Casini, Tiziana Sonia Spelta, Wojciech Rutkowski, Yu Ling Ho, Kazuyuki Toriumi, Alexandros Othonos, Anniina Joki, Nataliia Hresko, Mariano Belmar Torrecilla, Chih Ming Chou, Arevik Martirosyan, Yanyan Zhao, Tina Salipante, Sina Nasr, Yu-han Yeh, Adam Neuba, Monia Marchionni, Pattanawit Suntiniwat, Katya Teller, Thamarong Wanarithikul, Maik Koerhuis, Dale Niles, Damiano Mongelli, Ka Chon Chiang, Man Hei Leung, Alessandro Bosio, Yichi Wang, Andrew Rovenko, Makiko Kitagawa, Martin Morávek, Shota Ishino, Pierluigi Ciambra, Tharaka Bibulewitharana, Andres Gallego, Mitsuko Taniguchi, Lorenzo Poli, Jana Stross.
TIFA proudly launched a highly successful exhibition featuring its 2022 & 2023 Winners on March 5 at the Marunouchi Photo Gallery and Art Space in Tokyo.
Join us for an extraordinary exhibition in Tokyo
Commencing with an opening event on March 5th, the TIFA Winners exhibition will be open until March 31st. Held at the prestigious Marunouchi Photo Gallery and Art Space in Tokyo, Japan, this venue will be the backdrop for showcasing the exceptional works of TIFA 1st and 2nd place winners from the years 2022 and 2023. Join us for a celebration of talent and creativity that spans 11 categories.
Displayed in the exhibition will be an array of captivating works from awe-inspiring nature and fine art photography to enthralling advertising and architectural wonders, the showcase is a testament to the multifaceted world of visual storytelling. The exhibition will also show striking editorials that unfold profound narratives on important current issues, each skillfully captured through the lenses of both seasoned professionals and talented amateurs.
Join us and explore the rich tapestry of creativity and storytelling that awaits you at our event.
Location:
Marunouchi Photo Gallery and Art Space
1st and 2nd Floor, Shin-Tokyo bldg
3-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
100-0005 Japan
Duration:
March 5 - 31, 2024
Weekdays 8:00-20:00
Saturdays 8:00-17:00
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The inherent strength and captivating allure of architecture have consistently fascinated those who contemplate it. The 2022 Tokyo International Foto Awards showcased a remarkable assortment of submissions in the realm of architectural photography, offering more than just a representation of architecture itself – it presented a perspective molded by the skilled lenses of photographers. Below is a collection of the most outstanding photographs in this category.
2021 ± 2: Utopia Broadcasting - Serena Dzenis
Do you think that the first space colony created by mankind will happen during your lifetime? ‘2021 ± II: Utopia Broadcasting’ encapsulates everything about human construction, sheer curiosity, consumerism, as well as the wonders and dangers associated with science. The overall aim of this project is to utilise existing structures within the Icelandic landscape to transport the viewer’s imagination to another world that exists outside of time. In doing so, the hope is to invoke conversation around themes of futurism and dreams for a better life amidst the darker side of human ideals.
Good Morning New York! - Shintaro Ueyama
Usually, you cannot see comets over the Manhattan skyline with your naked eye due to all the light produced by the buildings. But because NEOWISE was the brightest comet since Comet Hale-Bopp, which, according to NASA, flew by Earth 23 years ago in 1997, I could undoubtedly see the comet during the break of dawn.NEOWISE was like a giant icy snowball melting into the morning lights on during the captivating magic hour. I hope this stunning, early morning photo will make you happy- even if it's for a moment. Thank you, Shintaro Ueyama
Lune Claire - François Pitot
Element of life, yet essential to the production of nuclear energy, water can take everything by inviting itself where it is not expected. Climate change and its share of increasingly frequent flooding, the inevitable rise in water levels, seismic activity are all threats that defy inflexibility and calm apparent of these installations. Very inspired by the poetry of MacNeice, I let see in this photograph the water which slides slowly on the walls and in the tomb of the basin preparing for a dark funeral. This work is a way of thinking about the beautiful in a disrupted world.
Pleasure Domes: Architecture of Gilded Dreams - Christos J. Palios
The early 19th-century ushered in an audaciously romantic American gem: the picture-palace. As "movie magic" permeated the public's sensibility, pleasure domes of unrivaled artifice and euphoric pageantry swiftly sprouted up across the nation. Architect-designers embodied splendor of ancient temples, Renaissance palaces, and European opera houses. For a few cents, visitors transported into enchanting “playhouses” of exotic cultures—cinema's glamour revamped the significance of theatres as treasured gathering places. I am intrigued by these historic places and I aim to preserve their memories.
Arches, Ceilings and Skylights - Elizabeth Holmes
This series of architectural interiors features arches, ceilings, and skylights that capture the texture, color, and form within an architectural space.
Elizabeth Holmes is a New York based photographer specializing in architecture, street, infrared and landscape photography. Her work is rooted in her love of history and architecture and the inspiration she finds in cultural and vanishing landscapes.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge - Ruisheng Zhu
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, located in China, is the world's longest sea-crossing bridge with a total length of 55 kilometers, and is world-renowned for its mega-scale construction, unprecedented construction difficulty and top-notch construction technology.
Sands of Time - Romain Veillon
Once rich and opulent, Kolmanskop is now a ghost town invaded by sand lost in the middle of the desert. But its history remains as surprising as it is short. In 1908, Namibia was still under German control. A railroad worker named Zacharias Lewala found a diamond while working on the construction of new train tracks between Keetmanshoop and Lüderitz. Initially, the rumors of miners finding diamonds were received with a great skepticism; but soon the gossip spread that diamonds were sold daily and that a geologist had confirmed the discovery. Kolmanskop was born.
T O W E R E V O L U T I O N - Roberto Corinaldesi
The particular details of the evolution tower in moscow
A professional musician (pianist and composer), I have been working in photography for many years, with particular interest in image editing. I have overcome the concept of pure photography, in favor of a wider expression of the image, which is able to express a concept with force and immediacy through colors and lights. A great passion.
An Arrhythmic Succession of Interrupted Pauses - Lorenzo Vitali
Matching silence with rationality, color with too long shadows, contradicting the laws of perspective by going beyond reality. Waking up in a remote village in the middle of a flat plain. Asking oneself if in that place people's lives flow as elsewhere on earth or if here time follows a measure unknown to us: a dilated measure, irregularly divided into unequal fractions that never repeat themselves. An arrhythmic succession of interrupted pauses. Walking along streets that indicate temporary paths waiting for non-existent goals, changing and deceptive lights in search of something that has bee.
Isolation - Mabel Cedrón
I'm passionate about photography, I feel free when I shoot and through it I can unleash all my creativity. I like to capture the naturalness of the moment, the colors, the angles, the details, the lines, the perspectives... in a word "PLAY" with what I see, giving life to the buildings through my gaze, something that I have been doing for the last 5 years.
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Step into a world where visual storytelling transcends words and limitless creativity takes center stage. The renowned Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) has once again honored the most imaginative and captivating photographers in the field of advertising. Let us venture into the captivating realm of advertising photography and discover the extraordinary vision and artistic brilliance of the exceptional winners in the Advertising category at TIFA 2022. Get ready for an exciting journey that will ignite inspiration, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the boundless possibilities captured through the lens.
Red Riding Hood / Fashionista - Kazuyuki Omori
Red Riding Hood has grown up and become a fashionista. She wears the clothes she likes and enjoys her own fashion. This model now faces a serious medical condition. It is unprecedented and Japanese doctors keep refusing to give her medication. I entered this work this time to encourage her.
Beauty Is In Everyone - Frauke Fischer-Ikeda
"Beauty is in everyone and everyone is beautiful.... being different is beautiful. I started a new project in which I wanted to show that beauty and thus also beauty photography is not just related to a small group of people. But everyone is beautiful. In beauty photography, only perfect ideals are often staged. This started to bore me and I wanted to show how much more fascinating people and all sorts of beauty there are. This is the first part of the project in which I photographed Tamara , a model with Down syndrome.
中菜西作/Chinese Food With Western Food Styling - Ryzn Chang
Taiwan is a country full of delicious food. In the past, everyone’s impression of Taiwanese food was cheap and large portions. Through showing works and food styling this time, we want more people to know that our Taiwanese street food can be presented in such an elegant manner!
A Lake Within The Sea - Wizard Tang
"When one spends all one's time working and earning a living, that sea in your heart dries up in your lake." In this parched reality, your heart will always map out that sea! A fusion rock quality album that organically combines Screamo, Trap, Funk and R&B, exploring and experimenting more with the boundaries of the Emo genre.
Shanghai Beach— Miniature World - Huang_Xu
Through the novelty of a miniature visual journey through time and space, a God's-eye view of the Republican era of Shanghai's foreign trade exchanges, labour and prosperity from dusk to night, as well as related vibrant local flavours such as military parades and wedding ceremonies to showcase the humanities. The overall atmosphere of the architectural and sculptural world recreates the vitality of the Republican era, a time of cultural collision between East and West.
Oversized Floral 2 - Katya Teller
This picture was made for Ukrainian brand Oversized. It presents the "Floral" collection - line of clothing inspired by the various forms of the flowers and made from upcycled jackets, shirts and suits. It follows the idea of sustainable fashion. It's a classical studio shooting with specific coloring that reminds atmosphere of the winter garden.
Emotional Storm 2 - Massimo Barberi
Sometimes the landscape around a subject reflects perfectly the emotional landscape inside the mind of the subject. In this picture I believe this is the case, a magical moment of harmony and connection between the inside and the outside. The stormy clouds seems to come out directly from the heart of the woman portrayed in the picture. I like to think that pictures like this might help people to feel more connected to nature, and I hope they might inspire a sentiment of environmentalism and of openness and respect toward the natural beauty of the world around us.
Cherry Fruit Dessert - Leka Huie
For the Cherry Fruit Project, captured a pair of Cherrys , Orange and pineapple fruit dessert.
I am a Hong Kong native, and very interested in many different kind of photography. During 90’s, I graduated in Creative Photography from Humber College , Toronto, Canada. Within the same year, I received the "Student of the Year" awarded by Professional Photographer of Ontario (PPO).
Orange Squeezer - Leka Huie
For the Assignment of Orange Project, captured the new conceptual of Orange Squeezer for the Mixed Fruit Orange Juice Splash.
The Explosion of Flowers - Stefano Pasquini
Almost wanting to console us of the sad period of Pandemia, in 2020 Castelluccio (Umbria, Italy) gave us one of the most beautiful summer blooms of the last century.
Stefano Pasquini lives in Umbria (Italy). Since 2021 he has transformed his great passion for nature into a job, carrying out the professions of photographer and hiking guide full time. It focuses particularly on landscape photography, with particular reference to the Umbrian landscape.
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In the realm of visual storytelling, editorial photography holds a unique power to capture and convey thought-provoking narratives that resonate with viewers. The Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) 2022 showcased an exceptional collection of editorial photographs that delved deep into pressing social issues, cultural nuances, and human experiences. In this blog post, we present the top 10 strong editorial photos from TIFA 2022, each with its distinct story and impact.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Brings Millions to Poland - Omar Marques
On February 24, 2022, Russia started a massive invasion of Ukraine. There were reports of explosions outside of the unrest-torn eastern areas held by rebels with Russian support and in other cities. Millions of people who had escaped the invasion came in Poland throughout the course of the ensuing months. More than 3.5 million refugees will reside in the Central Eastern nation through July 2022.
Life With Me - Barbara Zanon
His ongoing long-term effort describes an Italian family with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their struggles. After years of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, Emilia and Francesco used artificial insemination (ICSI) and successfully gave birth to twins, Luisa and Riccardo. Emilia unexpectedly fell pregnant with their third child, Michele, just nine months after their first two were born. Riccardo and Luisa were identified as having a severe type of ASD at the age of two and a half. Unfortunately, Michele had the same diagnosis a year later.
Forgotten Heroes - Urim Hong
Promote the Patriots and Veterans Affairs Ministry. Korea, one of the few split nations in the world, went through the pain of war in 1950. There are around 58,000 veterans still alive, a number that is declining yearly. There are several tales, from the first female soldier to the student soldier who went through tens of thousands of dead bodies. They now only resemble the elderly neighbour. What can we do to remember and celebrate their selfless sacrifice before they complete their mission? We are grateful for your service, forgotten heroes in our neighbour.
Babushka Batallion - Emre Caylak
Before the Russian invasion, 79-year-old Valentyna Konstantinovska is exercising in Mariupol, Ukraine. Konstantinovska and an army of "babushkas," or older women, who have volunteered since fighting started in the nation in 2014, have dug trenches, delivered food, created nets, provided medical treatment, and even erected an observation tower to aid in the battle effort.
Flying Chitterlings - Argent Lai
Since Taiwan has been debating the import of American pork for several weeks, some heated debate has resulted in turmoil in the congress of Taiwan. Legislators from the opposition party opposed the law and flung the viscera of the pork onto the floor, angering the ruling party in the process. This female legislator from the ruling party tossed back the chitterlings on the stage to defend Premier Su. The Taiwanese Congress witnessed a lot of flying pork organs on this particular day.
Guardians of The Mangrove Forests - Christian Bobst
In the hamlet of Djirnda, which is located in the Siné Saloum Delta on the Senegalese coast, the women's group "Bol-Boly" is in charge of mangrove replanting and protection. By raising and selling oysters, prawns and other shellfish, the ladies are able to support themselves. They declare, "We are ready to do anything that protects the environment and our dignity." In addition to being essential for the livelihoods of thousands of people living in the delta, intact mangrove trees also help to mitigate the effects of climate change by shielding coastal settlements from erosion, soil salinization, and more powerful storm surges.
Girl'S Fight - Anna Sergeeva
At the Patchogue, New York, Stereo Garden's Flex Fight Series, Melissa Balic squares off against Savannah Graham. I have always appreciated courage in battle. The more martial arts I practised, the more comprehension I developed. The little amount of information lead me to discover Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Now I am more aware of when to be more attentive. Fighters (and other athletes) put in an amazing amount of preparation for their matches, battling through injuries and traumatic experiences, healing, and going back on stage. searching for knowledge to inspire others and discover inner serenity. They do a wonderful job, and I am very appreciative that I got to see it.
Of Warriors and Machines - Antonio Denti
On a nuclear aircraft carrier for the afternoon. In the Mediterranean, somewhere. As tensions between Ukraine and Russia are clearly visible. I concentrate on these soldiers and their magnificent weapons. I consider what aggressiveness entails for the rest of the living things. All species have a natural tendency towards aggression. It has its own system of checks and balances in nature. But with humans, excessive technology use that increased the vast gap between causes and consequences caused it to spiral out of control. Dangerous. The paradoxical fact that animals are most capable of both love and hostility gives us hope.
Risto Joost - Daniel Haeker
Live performance of Estonian conductor Risto Joost leading the Wuppertal Symphony at the magnificent "Historische Stadthalle" of Wuppertal, the city's music venue. In order to get these performance images, I had the honour of being sitting on stage right in the orchestra's centre, between the woodwind section and the strings. photography with available light. commissioned creation. I took more photojournalistic photographs of Risto backstage in his dressing room to finish the series.
Light of Hope For Shepherd’s Family.. - Veronika K Ko
In Bulgaria, I met the shepherd's family. Sisters, a big brother, and their cheerful, always-smiling widowed father. This gipsy family is extremely underprivileged and struggles to survive. All of the gipsies in Bulgaria, they said, live in misery and poverty, abandoned by the government and society. Sadly! Ginka and Neda, the girls, also look after the remains of an old, ancient temple in the pasture area. Visitors occasionally stop by and drop a tiny payment. When they had just completed cleaning this temple, I specifically noticed them there. They were standing in the golden glow of the setting sun, which appeared to be a sign of greater things to come.
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