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: Won the for his chilling image of the assassination of the Russian ambassador in Turkey—a moment captured with startling composure during a live event. Allison Joyce
If forced to name a single "Photographer of the Year" for 2017, the International Center of Photography (ICP) Infinity Awards and World Press Photo would point to . She represented the essential role of the photographer in documenting a world coming apart at the seams.
: Alexander Vinogradov won for his portrait "Mathilda," a piece inspired by the film Léon . iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS)
In 2017, Magnum photographer Jonas Bendiksen stunned the documentary world with his groundbreaking project, The Last Testament . Bendiksen spent years chronicling seven men around the world who claimed to be the biblical Messiah. His work in 2017 was praised for its deep empathy, avoiding cheap mockery while raising profound questions about faith, truth, and the nature of belief. Bendiksen’s ability to blend traditional photojournalism with a surreal, cinematic atmosphere earned him widespread acclaim as one of the definitive visual voices of the year. 2. Amber Bracken: Documenting Resistance the photographer 2017 best
: Sebastiano Tomada’s "Children of Qayyarah" showed children playing near oil wells set ablaze by ISIS, a stark image that proved professional-grade impact can come from a pocket-sized device. The Best Photography Media of 2017
Shore's interest in photography began at a young age. He started taking pictures when he was 14 and was largely self-taught. After dropping out of high school, Shore worked as a photographer for several years before attending the University of Minnesota. It was during this time that he began to develop his unique style, which blended elements of documentary and fine art photography.
, whose project The Restoration Will used her father's water-damaged camera to create a moving tribute to her parents, who were lost in the 2011 tsunami. Her work reminded us that "good photography takes time" and that the imperfections of film can often tell a deeper truth than a high-definition digital file. : Won the for his chilling image of
: The 2017 shortlist (APY17) included 140 images from thousands of entries, showcasing categories like Aurorae and Galaxies. TIME Photographers : In a review of the year's best, TIME's selection
was named Photojournalist of the Year for large markets, while Jessica Phelps received the title for smaller markets. : The shortlist included Kevin Frayer
Capturing another side of global unrest, Agence France-Presse photographer Ronaldo Schemidt documented the violent clashes between protestors and national guardsmen in Caracas, Venezuela. His iconic image of José Víctor Salazar Balza running while engulfed in flames after a moto fuel tank exploded won widespread acclaim. The photograph perfectly encapsulated the burning fury and desperation of a nation in crisis, earning Schemidt top honors in spot news categories across the industry. The Chroniclers of the Rohingya Crisis : Alexander Vinogradov won for his portrait "Mathilda,"
As the conversation around climate change intensified, landscape photography took on a more urgent, activist tone. The best environmental photographers of 2017 stopped focusing purely on pristine, untouched nature and began documenting the Anthropocene—the scar tissue left on the planet by human industry. Images of melting ice sheets, deforested jungles, and plastic-choked oceans dominated galleries, turning aesthetics into a weapon for environmental awareness. The Rebirth of Flash and Street Photography
In addition to our top picks, there were many other photographers who made significant contributions to the world of photography in 2017. Some notable mentions include:
