With support from YPA founding sponsor, the American Society of Media Photographers Foundation, and four ASMP chapters, teams met in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia where seven mentors worked with 24 mentees in interpreting this theme.
The theme, “American Landscapes”, was enthusiastically embraced by a group of young artists for YPA’s 2016 Mentoring Program. YPA is pleased to announce the recipients of the four awards.
BEST OF SHOW
“The Walls” by Zhanna Kurmanova
Team New York, Barry Rosenthal, Mentor
Zhanna came to New York City from University of Houston-Downtown to pursue photography in 2014. She is originally from Almaty, Kazakhstan.
SECOND PLACE
“Mr. Carlos A. Foster” by Lelanie Foster
Team New York, Michael Weschler, Mentor
Lelanie has been a photo assistant to Sarah McColgan, Sarah Silver, Melina Matsoukas, and Sebastian Kim.
THIRD PLACE
“Blue Bird” by Daion Chesney
Team Los Angeles, David Zentz, Mentor
Daion is currently a senior at Loyola Marymount University.
HONORABLE MENTION
“My Vietnam” by Terry Phan
Team New York: Barry Rosenthal Mentor
Terry attended SUNY New Paltz.
Entries were judged based on expression of theme, strength of images, and impact of the essay message. Awards were granted based on the submission receiving the highest score when tallying all scores from our panel of judges:
- Aline Smithson, Photographer, Founder and Editor, Lenscratch
- Bruce Katz, Photographer
- Doug Menuez, Photographer
- Stacy Swiderski, Photographer, Senior Photo Editor, Wonderful Machine
- Spencer Jones, Photographer, Owner, Glasshouse Images
- David Walker, Journalist, Executive Editor, Photo District News
You can see the individual submissions from all seven teams here.
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