Overall Winner
Marta
Andrzej Dragan
Poland
Marta applied to a modelling agency and was rejected. Andrzej then saw her test photos by chance
just a few months later and that’s how Marta became interested in being photographed. The photograph
is interesting – not because of the fright it triggers, but because of a collision of two Martas.
Thankfully Marta has now undergone treatment for her anorexia and is progressing well.
Canon 1Ds MkII with Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens;
ISO 50; single flash with a large softbox
Andrzej Dragan was born in 1978 and has studied in Warsaw, Amsterdam, Oxford and Lisbon. He received
a PhD in quantum physics in 2005 and has been involved in photography since 2003. His images have been
published in numerous magazines around the world.
Judges' Comments
“One of the most powerful portraits that I’ve ever seen. The technical quality, lighting and
composition are matched by the extremely emotive power of the subject.”
“With this beautiful young face and what looks like an aged body, this was a clear winner,
despite the harrowing nature of the image. The photo almost defies belief. It’s also helped by
clear, simple lighting and composition. What this does demonstrate is how a good, simple
treatment of such a remarkable subject can still produce a memorable image.”
“A heartbreaking photo that must have required a great deal of trust between photographer and
subject.”
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