Renaissance Photography prize 2010
Now in its third year, the Renaissance photography prize is now open for entries until 20 January 2010. The competition invites photographers, both amateur and professional, to have their photographs judged by some of the most acclaimed photographers in the industry. All proceeds from the competition go to The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care and to date has raised over £64,000 for the charity.
The competition is organised by Fiona Gifford, a 36 year-old lawyer and keen amateur photographer who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006.
I have been overwhelmed by the success of Renaissance and the quality of the photographs that we have seen. The competition is a great way for photographers to have their work judged by some of the best names in the photography world while raising money for younger women with breast cancer.
Renowned gallery owner Michael Hoppen, ex Guardian picture editor Eamonn McCabe, landscape expert Charlie Waite and Magnum Magnum editor Brigitte Lardinois will award over £5,000 in prizes to winners in the four categories (Landscapes, People, Movement, Reflections) and the overall Renaissance prize. These images, plus 75 shortlisted images, will be displayed at a two-day exhibition in central London and at a celebrity Private View at the exclusive Hospital Private Members Club in Covent Garden on Wednesday 21 April 2010.
Last year’s photographs were exhibited and auctioned off by David Mitchell at a celebrity Gala Party in the Music Rooms which was hosted by Lisa Snowdon.
Entry to the competition will be open until 20 January 2010 via the Renaissance website. For more information please email info@renaissancephotography.org.
*Photographs c/o Anne O’Sullivan
