Ever wonder how it would feel to be recognized as a master of your craft? In conjunction with Adorama TV and Canon, acclaimed artist Nigel Barker launched a competition with the intention of bringing the country’s best photographers into the spotlight last year. Each week, Barker and a slew of renowned guest judges gauged the technical expertise and artistic eyes of five artists coming from vastly different backgrounds:
In the first episode of Top Photographer, the five contestants were put to the test when they were challenged to capture Olympic fencer Miles Chamley-Watson in action. As the final images illustrate, each individual brought something unique and worked through the assignment in their own way.
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Ranging from silly to somber, some images were reminiscent of Greco-Roman statues while others were quite dynamic. Judging whether one is better than another was no easy feat, as each artist’s distinct stylistic voice shines through.
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