30 Amazing Photos That Won The Creative Photo Awards 2021

We asked the creators of these awards what inspired them to do this: "Through the Siena International Photo Awards, our project has become one of the main photo events in the world in less than six years thanks to the desire to consider the participants of our competition members of a big family, in the name of photography, and to gather them in Siena in the fabulous scenery of Piazza del Campo, in front of the city’s main historical symbol, the 12th Century City Hall and the 'Torre del Mangia' Tower. A moment to gather and share our passion for photography in one of the world’s most photographed locations, a true 'Temple of Photography.'"

They also shared the main goal of this contest: "Transmit the meaning of our renowned Christal Statuette which is given to the winners: the Pangea Prize. It is a metaphor of perfection, reflection, refraction, for optical lenses and imagination, the future, and the world. It also takes on the embrace that the Siena Awards organizers wish to create with the world gathered in Siena during the days of the Festival with photographers from all continents: all together to support the love for images, for the transparency of people’s acts, for the harmony of light, for the sweetness of colors, for the good and beautiful. It represents all continents together before the drift, all people together, all nations together, all cultures together: the very essence and purpose that photography transmits and pursues, and that Siena International Photography Awards wants to support, promote, and encourage."

The Siena International Photo Awards started from a small group of "dreamers and lovers" of photography. They told us more about how they choose the winners: "Pictures are voted on by an international judging panel chosen among those who are the most influential picture editors of the worldwide magazines and those photographers who we think share our thoughts about photography." They usually receive about ten thousand submissions per competition from more than 165 countries worldwide.

"The emotions which the images can transmit to people as well the work that often exists behind the scenes to get wonderful photos inspires us the most. We hope to continue letting people dream through our pictures, for the world needs dreaming more than ever in the pandemic period." The creators also shared some advice for upcoming photographers: "Think big and dream, be an enthusiast and try to inspire people through emotions. Nothing else. No matter what camera you use."

They tell us more about themselves: "Art Photo Travel is a non-profit association that creates cultural initiatives aimed at spreading, promoting and enhancing art, monuments, traditions, cultures and natural beauty from all around the world. Initiatives and projects address not only those who love art and culture but also those interested in the most unknown and less touristy spots of various worldwide locations. An approach focus on mature awareness towards a culture mainly orientated to support the understanding of places, populations, and people. Art Photo Travel holds every year three international photography contests to set up a new opportunity to favor the gathering among people, photography lovers, art and culture enthusiasts. The 'Siena International Photo Awards,' the 'Drone Photo Awards' and the 'Creative Photo Awards' are open to all photographers, professionals, enthusiasts, and new talents from all around the world."