Judges

Koji Itami

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

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

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

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