Winners

Young Photographer of the Year Results!

This year the Young Photographer of the Year 2012 Competition has received a record number of entries from young people across Herefordshire and beyond, some entries coming as far as Switzerland. The competition, now in its 12th year has inspired over 160 young people to interpret this year’s theme, Looking Forward, and captures amazing moments in time for all those who entered.

The exhibition showcases a vast array of photographic styles from young people aged 9-19 years old, incorporating: black and white photography, holiday shots, landmark moments, action shots and portraiture. Portraiture became a particular favourite with entrants this year, - one of the oldest genres of photography – but whatever the style; the College has been overwhelmed by the standard of entries across all ages.

With photography being as accessible as ever, it is now possible to capture un-missable moments in time on mobile devices and affordable digital cameras, and this is reflected in the vast array of photographs. The judging process was incredibly difficult and lengthy, and great debate took place amongst our esteemed panel of judges. The winning entries and highly commended were selected by pioneering photographer, John Bulmer, along with Richard Heatly, Principal of Hereford College of Arts and Alex Thimm , BA (Hons) Photography course leader.

The exhibition will be on display at Hereford College of Arts from the 23rd October - 23 November, and will be a fantastic celebration of the young creative talent from across the country. It will feature the work of the majority of entrants, with special place going to our prize winners and highly commended.

This exhibition is set to inspire all those who entered and to encourage more young people across Herefordshire to get snapping, ready for next year’s big competition. The College is very grateful to Hereford Cathedral School who sponsored the competition this year.

Prize Winners
The Winners of the Young Photography Competition of the Year are as follows:

Category One 

1st Prize 16 - 19    Bella Eason Daniels     Newent Sixth Form
2nd Prize 16 – 19   Lucy Feng                  Hereford Sixth Form (see image on this page) 3rd Prize 16 – 19   Sofia Helen Khan       Shrewsbury Sixth Form

Category Two
1st Prize 12 – 15   Veronika Peryt            Earl Mortimer
2nd Prize 12 – 15   Cerys Lacy                Lady Hawkins School
3rd Prize 12 – 15   Tierney Hill                 Fitz Wimarc School

Category Three 

1st Prize 9 – 11    Alfie Joe Sibey Hunt    Steiner Academy
2nd Prize 9 – 11   Sophie Griffiths Rose   Marden Primary
3rd Prize 9 – 11   Isobel Mary Farkas      Lucton School