Launch of Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2023

MARILYN STAFFORD FOTOREPORTAGE AWARD 2023 LAUNCHES 18 MARCH

The launch will coincide with a memorial celebration for Marilyn, who passed away peacefully at her home on 2nd January 2023.

The Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award, facilitated by FotoDocument and supported generously by Nikon UK, is granted annually to a professional womxn photographer towards the completion of a compelling and cohesive documentary photo essay, which addresses an important social, environmental, economic or cultural issue, whether local or global. More information can be found here.

Winner of the Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2022 – Natalya Saprunova (Russia) For her photo essay “Kildin, a Language for Russian Sámis Survivors

A reindeer, Igor Chuprov, herder speeds on his sled past residential buildings in the village of Lovozero. He has just taken part in a reindeer driving competition during Prazdnik Severa ("the festival of the North"). Formerly semi-nomadic, the Saami community is largely represented in this Òrural colonyÓ of 3,000 inhabitants. / Kildin, a langage for Russian S‡mis survivors

Submissions were reviewed by international panel in 2022 including:

Andrea Bruce: award-winning photojournalist, co-owner NOOR photo agency, Nikon ambassador;

Donna De Cesare: award-winning photojournalist, associate professor University of Texas;

Nina Emett: award-winning founding director FotoDocument, documentary photographer, curator;

Neo Ntsoma: award-winning photojournalist, founder Neo Ntsoma Productions;

Lina Clerke: honorary judge and daughter of Marilyn Stafford.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY VISIT

fotodocument.org