Тhe Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year contest grasped the attention of multitudinous professional and amateur photographers from all over the world. One of the things, which make this award-giving challenge so admired is the fact that it allows people to express their style without any boundaries. Numerous splendid shots took part in the competition, and each one of them was extraordinary.
The 2021 collection featured various photos, from magazine-like photographs of delicious meals and drinks to shots of families gathered together around the dinner table. The winner in the category named Food for the Family of this year’s contest was Li Huaifeng, a Chinese photographer whose shot shows a young happy family in the process of preparing meals. The overall setting brings comfort, and the warm light is produced by the sun rays entering the room through a large window.
The Idea Behind Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year
The founder of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year is Caroline Kenyon and her team of professionals. She is also the owner of The Food Awards Company. She came up with the idea of the awards company a few years ago and was supported by Luke Johnson – a British writer, invertor, and entrepreneur. Not long after Тhe Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year and Tiptree World Bread Awards became a reality, as well.
The latter celebrates the finest bakery in the UK. Hundreds of chefs, bakers, and farmers take part in the contest. Alternatively, they can also be nominated by a third party. The Pink Lady Food Photographer is also open to anyone who wishes to participate; both professionals and amateurs are allowed to take part in the annual contest.
There are no restrictions regarding the types of photographs that can be submitted. Food photographers are permitted to express their art via various techniques without following any predefined rules. For instance, an individual may submit a shot of their favorite meal presented in an innovative and highly captivating way. On the other hand, artists who prefer adding the real human element to their photographs can capture a photo of someone cooking, of a family, gathered together around the table, or even of a salesman selling homemade goods.
All in all, the main idea behind the Pink Lady Food Photographer awards is that participants are free to present their art, regardless of its style. That’s why the number of categories is quite considerable. Here are some examples:
- Street Food
- Food Stylist Award
- World Food Programme Food for Life
- On the Phone
- Food in the Field
The Most Well-Liked Shots from the 2021 Food Photography Contest
2021 Pink Lady Food Photographer contest was, again, welcomed with immense enthusiasm and a number of spectacular shots. It was quite intriguing that this year, most photographers have submitted shots with people in them. In the collection, there are images of a wedding couple slicing the cake, salesmen selling vegetables and fruits, old people gathered together to enjoy a tasty meal, etc. As usual, every photograph has its unique charm, and in the next paragraphs, we will deliver some additional information about the most impressive photos sent by artists.
Drinking from Garbage: A Photograph Taken by Md Mahabub Hossain Khan
One of the most touching and extraordinary shots which were part of this year’s contest was a photograph taken by Md Mahabub Hossain Khan – a photographer from Bangladesh. He named his photo Drinking from Garbage. It depicts a child sitting in a pile of plastic garbage who drinks something from a bottle. The artist won in the category World Food Programme Food for Life.
Khan shares that he enjoys taking photos of people, and with every shot he makes, he aims to capture their emotions. In his portfolio, viewers can note that his photographs are quite diverse, showing people in states of happiness, sadness, and even boredom. One of the most striking things about his art is that the artist’s works are completely natural without any setup.
Winteropulenz: A Photograph by Martin Grünewald
Martin Grünewald is the 2021 winner in the category Food Stylist Award. His wonderful photograph named Winteropulenz was picked as the best one for the respective category. Grünewald is a professional food stylist who has worked with well-known brands, such as Lavazza, Granini, Lidl, Ferrero, and many others. His work is easily recognizable.
Martin is said to be one of the best food stylists who have a rich portfolio consisting of both dark and light designs. Winteropulenz is certainly a part of his moody and darker collection. The award-winning shot was captured by Frank Weinert – a well-known German food photographer with many years of experience behind his back.
Another photograph similar to Winteropulenz was a photo taken by mxprivé, a food photographer, who wanted to blend the colors of the food with the surrounding environment. Blackberries show a dark-colored bowl with fresh juicy blackberries, positioned on a paper-like material with nuances similar to the purple shades of the blueberries. Mxprivé won the award for Spayne Lindsay On the Phone category.
Enjoying: A Photograph by Viet Van Tran
The shot that was the winner in the Street Food category is taken by Viet Van Tran, a Vietnamese photographer whose photo portrays four young ladies enjoying others’ company while eating street sweet soup. The photographer shares that she has experienced a wonderful feeling seeing these girls sitting together during a time of the pandemic. Viet Van Tran says that that exact situation made her believe that life is simply magnificent.
