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VIRTUAL PHOTOGRAPHER
OF THE YEAR 2023

The most outstanding individual images captured by digital artists using in-game photography tools, chosen from over 2,750 entries by an expert Judging Panel of experienced photographers, and industry professionals.

11.1 Environment -  Shinobi_Space.webp
11 Environment Winner 2023.webp
Virtual Photographer of the Year Winner 2023
12.1 Creative - xjqxz66.webp
12 Creative Winner 2023.webp
Virtual Photographer of the Year Winner 2023
13.1 Detail - michimediavp.webp
13 Detail Winner 2023.webp
Virtual Photographer of the Year Winner 2023
14.1 Portrait - TakaSanGames.webp
14 Portrait Winner 2023.webp
Virtual Photographer of the Year Winner 2023
15.1 Action - astroghost001.webp
15 Action Winner 2023.webp
Virtual Photographer of the Year Winner 2023
16.1 Abstract - yi_owo.webp
16 Abstract Winner 2023.webp
Virtual Photographer of the Year Winner 2023

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INDUSTRY AWARDS
CATEGORIES 2023

​Recognising the best contributions from development studios and their games, the industry award winners are decided by the Community Panel & public vote with over 24.1K votes cast.

01 Best Photo Mode Winner 2023.webp

🥇 (65.1 %) Marvel's Spider Man 2 | Insomniac Games 
🥈 (17.9 %) STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor | Respawn Entertainment
🥉 (15.8 %) Hi-Fi Rush | Tango Gameworks

02 Best Subject Winner 2023.webp

🥇 (48.2 %) Marvel's Spider Man 2 | The Spider-Men 
🥈 (24.0 %) Atomic Heart | The Twins
🥉 (9.9 %) STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor | Cal Kestis

03 Most Innovative Winner 2023.webp

🥇 (50.6 %) Lords of the Fallen - 3D Photo | Hexworks
🥈 (23.8 %) Gran Turismo 7 - Drift Photography | Polyphony Digital
🥉 (12.6 %) The Crew Motorfest - RWD/FFWD | Ubisoft Ivory Tower

04 Best UX Winner 2023.webp

🥇 (43.4 %) STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor | Respawn Entertainment 
🥈 (24.1 %) Assassin's Creed Mirage | Ubisoft Bordeaux
🥉 (19.8 %) Hi-Fi Rush | Tango Gameworks

05 Community Support Winner 2023.webp

🥇 (49.2 %) Insomniac Games
🥈 (24.4 %) 505 Games
🥉 (17.0 %) Guerrilla

06 Best Lighting Winner 2023.webp

🥇 (54.0 %) Marvel's Spider Man 2 | Insomniac games 
🥈 (25.6 %) STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor | Respawn Entertainment
🥉 (19.9 %) Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty | CD Projekt Red

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THE AWARD

Virtual Photographer of the Year Category winners will be presented with a personalised virtual award trophy and an exciting prize bundle courtesy of this year's award partners.

Each category winner receives:

  • Personalised Virtual Award

  • 12 month Flickr Pro subscription

As well as one of the following:​

  • 12" x 28" Horizon Forbidden West print - numbered with CofA (2 available)​

  • The Art and Making of Control art book & Control soundtrack CD (2 available)

  • Death Stranding Day 1 Ltd Edition game & The Art of Death Stranding art book (2 available)

One category winner will also be chosen as the overall winner and will also receive:

  • 12 month subscription to Ubisoft+ Multi Access

  • Poster print of their winning image

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CREATOR & CONTACT

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MIK BROMLEY

Creator of TheFourthFocus and The Virtual Photography Awards, Mik is a game capture artist, real-world photographer, and published author. If you might be interested in becoming a future partner of The Virtual Photography Awards, or any other form of collaboration, please do get in touch...

 

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