Fashion Photographer Competition
Are you interested in fashion photography, but you’re not sure how to get started?
Have you started, but aren’t connecting with the industry?
Do you want to turn your hobby into a career?
This competition is your chance to get your foot in the door! Open to photographers of all ages and levels: this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Work with fashion models, plan photoshoots, build your portfolio, and get your work published.
To enter: Complete the entry form (link below), attach one of your favourite photographs (that you’ve taken) and say what you like most about it.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER
Closing Date: 30th November 2024
We will announce finalists on 6th December - finalists will then have 1 month to do a fashion shoot with a Squad model - they will get help with this if they need it. The winning photographer will be announced on 6th January 2025.
The competition is designed to help photographers (of all levels) and give them a career boost or get them started; photographers get chances to work with fashion models, design photo shoots, build their portfolio and get advice from industry professionals.
FOUR JUDGES
Jamie Horridge – Managing Director, THE SQUAD MANAGEMENT
Jamie Horridge had a career working for multiple esteemed model agencies but quickly identified a gap in the market for a different kind of company. In 2016, he launched The Squad Management, which has since become a trailblazer for diversity and positive company ethics in the fashion industry. Today, The Squad Management represents some of the biggest names in modeling, including Jordan Dunn, Sacha Quenby, and Winnie Harlow.
Paul Marc Mitchell – Fashion Photographer, Creative Director
Paul's work has graced the covers of magazines, books and record sleeves. In both photography and graphic design, Paul has worked with some of the world's most creative and talented clients, from the Royal Opera House to the British Film Institute, Louis Theroux to Lord Alan Sugar and from Alfie Boe to Sir Paul McCartney.
Nina-Sophia Miralles – Editorial Director, LONDNR
Nina-Sophia is a London-based writer and editor specialising in the arts, culture, history and fashion. In 2015 she founded LONDNR, a digital and print publication where she remains at the helm, putting together a lively, eccentric magazine full of insightful essays, intriguing histories and exquisitely penned fashion edits (if we may so boldly claim). LONDNR Magazine is a retreat for the literary; indulgent reading for the curious mind.
Morgan Evans – Director GERMAIN WALKER (Photographer’s Agency)
A dedicated photo agent and producer, Morgan Evans is passionate about promoting female-led art. Recognized as one of AOP's Top Ten Women of Influence in 2024, she currently serves as the director of the legendary agency Germain Walker.
MENTOR
Barrett King – Photographer, Stylist & Creative Director.
Barrett has over 30 years experience in fashion; having worked for brands like Diesel, Interview Magazine and The Clothes Show Live. While he started out studying photography; Barrett has worked in fashion marketing including as a creative. His deep understanding of clients' needs from fashion photographers makes him a valuable asset in the industry. Barrett is currently a freelance consultant; working with agencies on model development as well as mentoring photographers of all levels via the 'Ldn Photo Club'; a fashion and portrait group that helps photographers develop their style and build their portfolio.
Emerging Photographer’s Club
Free photography club and workshops for photographers who enter the competition. As part of this six-month training and mentoring programme, fashion photographers will have a chance to attend a club on alternate Sundays and Mondays to practice their craft, styling, lighting, working with models, location shoots and studio sessions – all for free!