WINNERS

Timeless Expressions

  • Photographer
    Nicholas Gialanella, United States
  • Prize
    Silver Winner in Technique/Wet Collodion

These portraits explore the complexity of identity through unguarded expression. By pairing the timeless character of the wet plate collodion process with contemporary subjects, the work reveals how emotion transcends era. One portrait radiates curiosity and joy, while the other confronts the viewer with raw intensity, reminding us that a single moment can reveal an entire spectrum of human experience. The imperfections of the handmade process—its streaks, edges, and artifacts—become part of the narrative, emphasizing that beauty often resides in authenticity rather than perfection.