The Food Photographer of the Year 2024 has once again showcased the finest in food photography, presenting a collection of fabulous-winning photos that capture the beauty and artistry of culinary delights from around the world. This year’s competition attracted thousands of entries, each portraying the vibrant colors, intricate details, and cultural significance of food in unique and imaginative ways.
From a mesmerizing close-up of dewdrops on a fresh berry to a stunning composition of street food vendors bustling in a lively market, the winning images highlight the extraordinary talent and creativity of photographers who elevate everyday meals into visual masterpieces. These photographs not only celebrate the aesthetic appeal of food but also tell compelling stories that connect us to diverse culinary traditions and the universal joy of eating.
A photograph capturing a woman in rural China preparing an enormous batch of dim sum has won the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2024. Shot by Zhonghua Yang, the image showcases the bustling preparations for the Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year. This festive tradition includes the meticulous crafting of dim sum such as red bean dumplings, steamed rice cakes, and glutinous rice cakes, each reflecting a rich heritage of culinary artistry. Yang’s photo also secured first place in the Champagne Taittinger Food for Celebration category. With 36 categories in total, here are some of the other standout winners.
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#1. Food for Celebration: 1st Place – Red Bean Paste Balls by Yang Zhonghua
#2. Food for Celebration: Highly Commended – Kulasai Dasara by Udayan Sankar Pal
#3. Wedding Food Photographer: 1st Place – Let Them Eat Cake! by Lynne Kennedy
#4. Wine Photographer of the Year – People: 1st Place – Les Liens du Vin by Jonathan Thevenet
#5. Wine Photographer of the Year – Places: 1st Place – Harvest in Volnay (Burgundy) by Gaudillere Thierry
#6. Food at the Table: 1st Place – Pork, Laughter and Red Wine by Virginia Moran
#7. Food for the Family: 1st Place – New Year in Old Cave Dwelling by Ren Xiuting
#8. Food for the Family: 2nd Place – Traditional Dinner of a Shepherd Family by Konark Basu
#9. Food for the Family: 3rd Place – Happy Lunch by Ren Xiuting
#10. Food in the Field: 1st Place – Mangrove Fisherman by Teo Chin Leong
#11. Food in the Field: 2nd Place – Sheep Farming of the Cham People by Cao Ky Nhan
#12. Food in the Field: 3rd Place – Sorting the Herd by Alessandra Manzotti
#13. Food Influencer: 1st Place – Hanging Buri (Yellowtail) by Matteo Alberti
#14. Food Stylist Award: 1st Place – Rhubarb Puzzle Love by Barbora Baretic
#15. Food Stylist Award: 2nd Place – Blood Orange Cardamom Cake by Barbora Baretic
#16. MPB Award for Innovation: 1st Place – Autumn Cocktail with Pumpkin Juice and Maple Syrup by Viktorila Kondysenko
#17. MPB Award for Innovation: 3rd Place – Esprogato by Joe Preston
#18. On the Phone: 1st Place – Fisherman by Hein van Tonder
#19. On the Phone: 3rd Place – The Uninvited Lunch Guest by Lorraine Poole
#20. Pink Lady® Moments of Joy: 1st Place – Breakfast with the Brokpas by Debdatta Chakraborty
#21. Pink Lady® Moments of Joy: 3rd Place – Making Lavash Bread
#22. Street Food: 1st Place – Fighting to Save Life by Mohammad Reaz Uddin
#23. Street Food: 2nd Place – Tea Stall At Varanasi Street by Arun Saha
#24. Street Food: 3rd Place – Steaming Hot Noodles by Ren Xiuting
#25. Bring Home the Harvest: 1st Place – A Day in the Field by Natnattcha Chaturapitamorn
#26. Bring Home the Harvest: 2nd Place – On the Nhu Y River by Chim Oanh
#27. Bring Home the Harvest: 3rd Place – Joy of Harvest by Ren Xiuting
#28. The Philip Harben Award for Food in Action: 1st Place – Rice Grain Threshing by Kishore Das
#29. The Philip Harben Award for Food in Action: 2nd Place – Hot Nang from the Oven by Jin Wei
#30. Unearthed® Food For Sale: 1st Place – Tribal Farmers Sell Their Fruit by Azim Khan Ronnie
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