48 Powerful Winning Shots From The 2025 All About Photo Awards

"On the side of an HDB complex in Singapore, an abstract mural mimics a TV test signal pattern. I spotted it from a taxi en route to the airport, jumped out—luggage in hand—and climbed a nearby building to frame the design at eye level. Just as I set up, a resident biked home through the center of the pattern, completing the scene."

"This Imaginary story photo tells about the children of our future who must pay the price for the impact of our current disposable habits! As we all know that the issue of plastic bottle waste escalated quickly into a very scary and complicated environmental issue that contributes to pollution to the ecosystems everywhere. Millions of tons of plastic waste end up in the oceans each year that posing a very harmful threat to Biodiversity and the Environment."

"Voodoo originates in the kingdom of Dahomey, now Benin, and is a vibrant religion deeply intertwined with the region's culture. It is the most prominent religion of Benin, with over 50 million believers in West Africa, parts of the Caribbean, South America, and the southern parts of the United States. The term 'Voodoo' itself, meaning 'god,' 'soul, "strength, "spirit, 'or 'power' in the Fon language, reflects the depth of its cultural significance."

"Inspiration often comes from unexpected places — whether it’s other artists, films, or simply a moment of discovery. For me, this image was born when I came across a brutalist concrete structure on the beach in Khao Lak, Thailand. The building, with no real purpose, contained a small platform where local children played. I took a quick photo, and the surreal contrast between the playful children and the dark concrete structure against the vast sea struck me.
The next day, I returned to shoot a man deep in philosophical contemplation, reflecting on the world. Later, I added a woman and a child, creating a visual triptych that reflects on the social roles of individuals in society."

"'The doll next door' explores the deep emotional bonds between individuals and their synthetic companions. Beyond intimacy, love dolls become confidants, companions, and even surrogate family members. By documenting the private lives of doll owners and their online communities, the project examines humanity’s need for connection, acceptance, and understanding. It offers a glimpse into a future where technology blurs the line between fantasy and reality, redefining intimacy and identity."

"The beginning stages of metamorphosis, as I let go of what was and what I thought was meant to be. Today, I accept that my life and my dreams are suspended like a chrysalis while my tears wash down the drain. Every bone in my body is riddled with grief, but I am holding on to hope that my wings will grow bigger and brighter than before. One day I will know who I am and where I am meant to be, but today I am meant to be here, crying in the shower."

"A female bodybuilder puts her competition bra back on after a professional tanning treatment to color her skin for the competition, during the BBF Italy Awards 2024. The theme of Beauty relating to female bodybuilders is a much-discussed topic. It is far from the traditional canons of femininity to which we have been accustomed for millennia and fixed before our eyes by paintings and sculptures .The body is a place of internal research where muscularity becomes confirmation of identity."