The Knights of Art™ International Photography Awards
We celebrate exceptional creativity, bold vision, and artistic excellence.
We honor photographers who push the boundaries of visual storytelling across cultures and genres.
This competition, curated by The Knights of Art™, honors those who shape the future of photography and turn vision into legacy.
The Fine Art 2025 edition of The Knights of Art Magazine unveils a refined collection of contemporary fine art photography — a visual symphony that transcends culture, emotion, and imagination.
This issue features acclaimed photographers Elena Paraskeva, Judita Juknele, George Digalakis, Kyaw Zay Yar Lin, Alena Grom, Ahmad Mansour, Julio Castro Pardo, Hamidreza Sheikmorteza, Hiroto Fukuda, Valentina Acrement, and Svetlin Yosifov, whose visionary works redefine artistic expression.
From minimalism to surrealism, their images unite precision and emotion, transforming fleeting instants into timeless art.
The Distinguished Fine Art Jury Panel 2025: Anna Alimpieva, Ramin Barzegar, António Bernardino Coelho, Maryam Sadat Ahmadi, Safeen B, Choi Sungdong, and Armin Abdehou
Shaped this global celebration of photographic excellence.
Winners
People Photography Awards 2025 Winners
Honoring the essence of humanity, where emotion becomes art and every face tells a story
Honorable Mentions
Recognizing outstanding works that captured the jury’s attention for their unique voice and vision
Editor's Picks
A distinguished selection curated by the Editors of The Knights of Art — celebrating bold vision, refined craft, and timeless storytelling.
Shamal Shakibayi
Abdelrahman Alkahlout
Arun Saha
Susanne Middelberg
Stefano Lotumolo
Azim Khan Ronnie
The Distinguished Jury
of
Street Photography
A globally recognized assembly of master jurors, entrusted with honoring the pinnacle of street photography.
They define authenticity, vision, and artistic truth on the world stage.
Anna Alimpieva
🇫🇮 Finland
Noteworthy fine art and portrait photographer, dedicated to creating emotion-driven imagery that resonates deeply
João Coelho
🇦🇴 Angola
Consultant in Angola, working on modernization and institutional development projects in the public sector.
Alfred Yaghgoobzadeh
🇫🇷 France
A legendary photojournalist whose lens has revealed the timeless essence of humanity, moments of truth, compassion, and the profound beauty within the human spirit.
Thibault Gerbaldi
🇺🇸 USA
Renowned travel photographer, merging exploration and artistry to create images that reflect humanity's shared journey.
Farnaz Farrokhi
🇺🇸 USA
Artivist, Curator
Founder, Our Blood is the Same Color Org. Fostering Global Sustainability and Humanity’s Collective Escalation through Creative Initiatives.
Ramin Barzegar
🇺🇸 USA
Fine art and architectural photographer and filmmaker
Merging architectural precision with emotive storytelling.
Natalia Klikh
🇷🇺 Russia
Founder and Vice President "ART PORTRAIT".
Member of the Union of Photo Artists of Russia.
Mehrdad Oskouei
🇫🇷France 🇮🇷 Iran
Renowned filmmaker, photographer, and educator. Honored globally for impactful documentaries and over 180 jury roles.
Elina Garipova
🇷🇺 Russia
Vice President of the Art Portrait Association of Photo Artists. Ambassador of the International Association of Photographic Art IAAP
Ahmad Al Hanjoul
🇩🇪 Germany
Visual artist and portrait photographer exploring human expression with emotional depth and technical precision.
Portrait 2025
By The Knights of ART magazine in PHOTOGRAPHY
142 pages, published 6/21/2025
2025 PORTRAIT is the sixth issue of The Knights of Art™ Magazine, dedicated to the power of portraiture. Featuring an exceptional selection of contemporary works from around the world, this volume explores the human face as both a mirror and a myth. With contributions from world-renowned and emerging photographers, this issue is a visual journey where identity, story, and legacy converge—“Where Faces Become Legends.”
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OUR NEXT JURY PANEL
Hiroto Fukuda
🇯🇵 JAPAN
Celebrated Japanese nature and wildlife photographer, collaborator of Canon, Tamron, and National Geographic Japan, capturing the grace and spirit of nature through art.
Hamidreza Sheikhmorteza
🇮🇷 Iran
Portrait & Fine Art Photographer
Specialist in Expressive Visual Narratives
Nazanin Valeh Shiva
🇦🇹 Austria
Specializing in architectural photography and AI-driven visual art, exploring structure, abstraction, and human emotion through distinct creative disciplines.
Thibault Gerbaldi
🇺🇸 USA
Renowned travel photographer, merging exploration and artistry to create images that reflect humanity's shared journey.
Choi Sungdong
🇰🇷 South Korea
Fine art photographer and creative director. Blending Eastern philosophy with minimalist aesthetics