TIFA is proud to announce this year's winning photographs! After sorting through thousands of entries, the highly esteemed TIFA jury has selected 20 first place category winners as well as the photographer of the year and discovery of the year. The entries were highly diverse in both style and country of origin. Both non-professional photographers and professional photographers alike can be seen breaking boundaries and exploring new themes in photography that have previously gone unrepresented. 

Program Director Hannah Lillethun reflects upon this year's winning images: "It's been a privilege to observe the impactful images and exquisite artistry presented by thousands of photographers worldwide in the 2023 Tokyo Foto Awards. Each image narrates a vivid story, and we are privileged to highlight these remarkable works.". Let us celebrate these grand achievements in the world of photography through the imagery of the 2023 Tokyo International Foto Award winners!

Photographer of the Year

Shifting Sand, Beach Dream by Francis Leroy

Using aerial photography, Francis Leroy captures hundreds of moments at once across sandy beaches. In his innovative take on landscape photography, Leroy captures the essence and dreaminess of a beach day. With the ever-changing tide and waves, Leroy pays tribute to the enchantment and beauty of a world effected by climate change.

Discovery of the Year

Free Palestine. by Tiziana Sonia Spelta

'Free Palestine', the award winning editorial photography by Tiziana Sonia Spelta, documents Palestinians in Italy. The powerful and heart-wrenching series is meant to stand as a symbol of solidarity between Palestine and Spelta's home country of Italy.

Professional Category Winners of 2023

Student/ Non-Professional Category Winners of 2023