Winners of the WBF Photo Award 2023
The 2023 World Bodypainting Festival saw notable changes, moving to the Messearena Klagenfurt in September, marking a shift towards a heightened artistic focus. Despite the venue and date change, the World Championship for Bodypainting and Makeup Artists remained a central attraction, drawing hundreds of teams worldwide to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria. The event's emphasis on artistry also attracted numerous photographers eager to capture the ephemeral beauty of the artworks.
Traditionally, one of the last awards to be given are those of the WBF Photo Award 2023.
It's always a daunting task to assess the participants' efforts, as they've dedicated countless hours to perfecting their photo work. It is an enormous responsibility to select the best shot - one that includes model pose, perfect lighting, and retouching. Every detail is important, as the images that were placed in the TOP rate get a chance to be presented on mayor communication materials for the upcoming World Bodypainting Festival 2024.
Thanks to all the photographers who come to the festival and participate in the photo competition - you record the historical moments for many people! Bodypainting and make-up are immersive arts that need your perfect capture to exist!
All entries can be found on our Photo Gallery Server. All Photo Galleries
Best Bodypainting Photo 2023
1 Place Ellie Hope (UK)
2 Place Michael Lessard (Canada)
3 Place Bettina Koch (Germany)
Artist: Leonardo Giacomo Borgese (IT) - World Award Brush & Sponge
Complete results of the category "Bodypainting" 2023 as PDF
Best Fashion / Portrait Photo 2023
1st Place Michael Lessard (Canada)
2nd Place Claudia Friedrich (Germany)
3rd Place Peter Weiser (Germany)
Artist: Nadja Hluchovsky (AT) - World Award Creative Make-up
Complete results of the category "Best Fashion / Portrait Photo" 2023 as PDF
The Jury 2023
Kurt Batschinski - Board of Presidents of the FIAP World Photographic Association
Daniel Janesch - Pro Photographer & the WBF Photo Crew
Irina Skripnik - Award-winning photographer & digital artist
Davide DaDamos - Multiple award winner at the WBF
Leon Sokoletski - Fashion Photographer & Worldwide Instructor
Alex Barendregt, WBF Director for the organization (no judge)
Each photo was rated with 1 to 10 points; all photos in the top 15 were discussed and ranked.
We congratulate all the winners and are looking forward to a festive awarding at the World Bodypainting Festival 2024.
