2023 Awards
News • January 1, 2024 • Written by Ashley Vemwell
Reflecting on Another Year of Competitions
As 2023 draws to a close, it was another incredible year for accolades. It was filled with creativity, growth, and recognition across some of the most prestigious global photography competitions. Below, we celebrate some of our highlights and acknowledge the achievements that have shaped this year.
reFocus World Awards
The reFocus World Awards acknowledged some of our most exhilarating moments behind the camera. We are honored to have received recognition for several entries:
The Valley Speaks (series) — 3rd Place Winner & Honorable Mention
(Originally titled Awakening of the Valley)
Phantom of the Lake — 3rd Place Winner
Additionally, the following works received Honorable Mentions:
We also celebrate the nomination of Wonder, which stood out as a nominee in this esteemed competition.
Four Guardians
Hearth
Keeper of the Alpine no.1
International Photography Awards
The International Photography Awards (IPA) brought another wave of recognition to our portfolio:
Honorable Mentions included:
Official Selections included:
Phantom of the Lake
Quiver
Wonder
Phantom of the Lake
Wonder
PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris
Our participation in the PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris marked a significant achievement in 2023:
Between Parallels — 3rd Place Winner
We also received Honorable Mentions for the following entries:
Four Guardians
Grand Escape
Phantom of the Lake
Between Parallels
Grand Escape
Minimalist Photography Awards
The Minimalist Photography Awards celebrated the elegant simplicity of our work:
Phantom of the Lake and Quiver both received Honorable Mentions, affirming the impact of their minimalist composition and depth.
Quiver
A Year of Growth and Gratitude
2023 has been an excellent year of recognition and learning. Every award, selection, and mention has reaffirmed our commitment to pushing creative boundaries and connecting with audiences worldwide.
As we look forward to 2024 and 2025, we are filled with gratitude for our community's support. We plan to temporarily step back from competitions to focus on the work, but rest assured, we will return with fresh eyes and perspectives. We look forward to the opportunities to share more stories with the world.
Cheers to our collectors, fellow artists, and audience—the connection we share in invaluable to us.
