The kind folks from Hasselblad are starting the new year strong by introducing their Master Awards of 2018. Divided in many different categories like Aerial, Architecture, Art, Beauty & Fashion and more. Sit back and witness captivating/gripping photography from creators (now masters and ambassadors for Hasselblad) coming from all over the Globe. Let’s join their celebration for their most prestigious master awards. In case you have missed our review of the Hasselblad X1D, check it out now on ABDZ.

In their words

The Hasselblad Masters is widely acclaimed as one of the world’s most prestigious professional photography competitions. The winners were selected by a combination of a public vote and a professional Masters Jury – comprising internationally renowned photographers and imaging experts.

Every Hasselblad Masters award winner will hold the title of ‘Hasselblad Master’ and be a brand ambassador for two years. In addition, they will receive a brand new Hasselblad medium format camera and be invited to shoot for a collaborative project with Hasselblad. This project will be printed and released in the bi-annual Hasselblad Masters book.

More Links

• To learn more about the Hasselblad Master Awards 2018
• Follow @hasselblad_official on Instagram

The Hasselblad Masters 2018

Aerial Category Winner | Jorge De La Torriente

Miami, USA

Architecture Category Winner | Kamilla Hanapova

St. Peterburg, Russia

Art Category Winner | Maria Svarbova

Bratislava, Slovakia

Beauty & Fashion Category Winner | Michal Baran

Trim, Ireland

Landscape Category Winner | Benjamin Everett

Lopez Island, USA

Portrait Category Winner | Tina Signesdottir Hult

Torvastad, Norway

Product Category Winner | Marcin Gizycki

Warszawa, Poland

Project//21 Category Winner | Nabil Rosman

Kota Bharu, Malaysia

Street/Urban Category Winner | Ben Thomas

Kyneton, Australia

Wedding Category Winner | Victor Hamke

Leipzig, Germany

Wildlife Category Winner | Karim Iliya

Haiku, USA

Hasselblad Masters 2018 Jury

• Tom Oldham – Photographer>
• Ali Rajabi – Past Master
• Martin Hausler – PhotographerKatrina Belkina – Past Master
• Swee Oh – Past Master
• Lars van de Goor – Past Master
• Tim Flach – Photographer
• Kevin Then – Photographer
• Bara Prasilova – Past Master
• Damien Demolder – Journalist
• Blair Bunting – Photographer
• Hans van Ommeren – Past Master
• Mads Nissen – Photographer
• Kevin Raber – Journalist

It really struck me how progressive many of the entries were this year and how far the entrants were willing to push the brief. These were the photographers who caught my eye – the ballsy, out-there risk-takers who make compelling pictures that refuse to be ignored. I’m proud to have helped to get this great kit into their hands – their images deserve it. – Tom Oldham