Judges
Koji Itami
Born in Fukuoka prefecture in 1952. Graduated from Hosei University.
He served as editor-in-chief of the photo journal "Japan Photo Contest (now · Photo
Con)" magazine for about 20 years.
After that, he became independent in 2004 and became representative of Jophy
Communications, a planning and production company related to photography.
He was in charge of judging many photo prizes and contests as a photo editor.
Advisor to the Photographic Society of Japan (PSJ). Director of Photo Culture
Club(NPO).
He served as a main lecturer and judge of photography enlightenment program at NHK.
Stan Moniz
Mr.Stan Moniz is an action / adventure photo and cinematographer from
Oahu, Hawaii and is now residing in Southern California. His infectious
high energy and passion for ocean and landscape imagery drives him to
hit the open road at a moment’s notice.
Stan is a pro ambassador for Sony, Tokina, Aquatech and Hoya, to name a few. Stan works
with a number of clients to help manifest their vision
come to life. Stan has also been featured on a numerous array of
platforms including gracing the cover of Outdoor Photographer magazine
and headlining speaking engagements at various camera and cinema
special events.
http://www.stanmoniz.com/
https://www.instagram.com/stanmoniz/
https://www.facebook.com/stanmonizproductions
Vieri Bottazzini
As a Fine Art Landscape Photographer, Mr.Bottazzini works very hard to
portray the stunning, powerful beauty of the Earth.
He is a Formatt-Hitech Featured Artist, a Qualified Associate of the British Institute
of Professional Photography (ABIPP), a Leica Ambassador & Leica Akademie Italy
instructor (2016-2018), and starting in 2018 he is Artistic Director of “The Art of
Landscape” with ImagOrbetello Photography Festival.
https://www.vieribottazzini.com
Zhang Yongfu
In 1957 Zhang Yongfu was born in Anhui Fuyang rural areas.
In 1976 the armed police Anhui Fire Corps. Member of the Communist Party of
China.
In 1995 the Huangshan Landscape Management Committee Political Department of propaganda,
In 2001 Hefei City Federation of photographers Association Secretary-General.
In 2008 Chairman of Hefei City Photographers Association
In 2003 Vice President of Anhui Photographers Association for three consecutive years
since 2003