“To be shortlisted for an award from almost 7000 submissions is a great achievement, and I am really honoured and delighted. It definitely gives me extra motivation to continue work on my project.”
Franek Strzeszewski
Single Image Category Winner, ‘Belonging’, 2014
“I am honoured to be shortlisted and take part of the Renaissance exhibition with other great photographers. This opportunity brought me determination to continue working on projects in which I have a personal attachment. I feel more motivated than ever and I hope to reflect this enthusiasm in the project I am currently working on.”
Berta De La Rosa
Single Image Category Winner, ‘Expression’, 2014
“The Renaissance competition raises cash for a great charity, the Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care. It gives the chance for any photographer to have their work judged by a panel of industry luminaries.”
Martin Parr
Magnum photographer and Renaissance Judge 2009 and 2014
“Thanks to the money raised by Renaissance each year we can continue to grow our services and really make a difference to the lives of younger women affected by breast cancer.”
Claire Pulford
Head of Events at Breast Cancer Care
“Judging the Renaissance prize was a very rewarding challenge. We couldn’t reach a unanimous decision after an intense day of collective judging, so the individual judges spent a few days reflecting on the broader shortlist. I for one feel very proud to be associated with this award. The shortlisted photographers are strong and original, whilst funds are raised to benefit the important work done by The Lavender Trust.”
Chris Littlewood
Director of Photography at Flowers Gallery, London and Renaissance Judge 2013, 2014 and 2015
“I’m very honoured to have won the ‘Best Series’, especially having seen the strong work of the other artists in the competition. I feel it is extremely important to support organisations such as the the Lavender Trust as the importance of their work can’t be highlighted enough.”
Hanna Putz
Winner, Best Series 2013