AAP Magazine Announces the 25 Winners of Issue #53: Travels

AAP Magazine is pleased to announce the 25 winners of AAP Magazine #53: Travels, an international photography competition celebrating travel as a powerful form of visual storytelling. This edition brings together outstanding photographic projects that reflect the spirit of discovery, cultural encounter, and human connection across the globe.

The competition attracted thousands of submissions from photographers worldwide, revealing a remarkable range of perspectives—from expansive landscapes and intimate cultural moments to striking wildlife encounters and portraits of everyday life. The selected winners represent 13 countries across four continents, underscoring the truly global reach of contemporary travel photography. Notably, 12 of the 25 winning photographers are women, highlighting the diversity of voices shaping today’s photographic landscape.

For this issue, AAP Magazine sought cohesive bodies of work capable of transporting viewers into lived experiences—projects that speak to devotion, labor, identity, and belonging. The winning series explore sacred spaces in Afghanistan, ancestral rituals in Ethiopia and Borneo, and disappearing ways of life in Papua New Guinea and the Amazon, alongside intimate narratives of childhood, migration, and work across different cultures. Individually distinct yet collectively resonant, these projects form a layered portrait of a world shaped by history, belief, environment, and human connection.

Published monthly, AAP Magazine showcases both emerging and established photographers whose work pushes the boundaries of visual storytelling. Issue #53: Travels honors the creativity, vision, and technical excellence of these artists, offering audiences new ways to engage with the world through photography.

The Winner is Andrea Bettancini (Italy) with the series The Background Noise.
The Second Place Winner is Callie Eh (Malaysia) with the series A Journey of Heart and Heritage.
T\he Third Place Winner is Andrea Peruzzi (Italy) with the series Devotion in Mazar-I Sharif.

The other winners featured in the Merit Award’s Gallery are: Artem Postelnikov (Ukraine), Kristyn Taylor (Australia), Andrea Torrei (Italy), Guillaume Petermann (France), Somenath Mukhopadhyay (India), Indranil Sengupta (India), Vitaly Golovatyuk (Russia), Thibault Gerbaldi (France/United States), Fiorella Baldisserri (Italy), Brigitte Bourger (France), Lise Leino (Finland/United Kingdom), Ryan Kost (United States), Prescott Lassman (United States), Mogli Maureal (Philippines/United States), Costanza Rossi (Italy), Carole Mills Noronha (Australia), Orna Naor (Israel), TJ Vissing (United States), Emilie Favier (France), Mariqua Poquet (France), Sanghamitra Sarkar (India), and Laura Jean Zito (Ireland).

The top three winners will receive a prize of $1,000, and all winning photographs will be prominently featured in the All About Photo Winners Gallery and published in the printed issue of AAP Magazine #53: Travels.

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New Photo Contest: AAP Magazine 53: Travels - International Photography Competition

International Travel Photography Contest: Capturing Journeys & Discoveries

Early Bird savings end October 17, 2025

Since the earliest days of photography, travel has been one of its most inspiring subjects. From 19th-century explorers documenting new lands to contemporary photographers capturing cultural encounters, travel photography has always been about more than places — it’s about the people, stories, and emotions found along the way. Now, AAP Magazine invites photographers from around the globe to participate in its 53rd edition, dedicated entirely to the theme of TRAVELS.

This prestigious international photography competition is open to all artists, whether amateur or professional, who wish to share their journeys and perspectives. The theme is completely open—your work can span landscapes, portraits, street scenes, cultural traditions, or personal stories of exploration. Whether you shoot in digital, film, black and white, or use alternative processes, all techniques and styles are welcome.

Why Enter AAP Magazine #53: Travels?

Participating in AAP Magazine’s competition provides photographers with an exceptional platform for global exposure. Winners will receive a total of $1,000 in cash prizes, extensive press coverage, and the opportunity to have their work published in a renowned international photography magazine.

1st Place Winner will receive $500, an exclusive interview, and their winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine #53: Travels. They will also receive a free copy of the magazine and have their work showcased in the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo.

2nd Place Winner will be awarded $300 and receive the same prestigious publication opportunities.

3rd Place Winner will receive $200, along with a feature in AAP Magazine #53: Travels and a free copy of the magazine.

Honorable Mentions: The next 22 winners (ranked 4th to 25th) will also have their work published in this special edition.

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AAP Magazine Issue 45: Call for Entries - Share Your Best Travel Photography

“My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander and observe, and my camera is my passport.” – Steve McCurry

AAP Magazine invites photographers from around the world to submit their best travel photography for Issue 45: Travels. Whether you’ve captured stunning landscapes, vibrant street scenes, or intimate moments that reveal the soul of a destination, we want to see your story through the lens.

From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we’re looking for images that celebrate the essence of travel, embracing diverse cultures, people, and places. It doesn’t matter if your journey is across the globe or just around the corner—what matters is your perspective and the story your photos tell.

What We’re Looking For We welcome all genres and styles of photography, including color and black-and-white, traditional and non-traditional approaches, and all types of post-production processes. Whether you shoot with a professional DSLR, a film camera, or a mobile phone, this is your chance to showcase your talent.

Submissions should consist of a cohesive body of work or portfolio. Please note that only unified photo series will be published in AAP Magazine, and images previously featured in the magazine are not eligible.

Prizes and Recognition

Winning photographers will receive cash prizes, extensive exposure, and a chance to have their work published in AAP Magazine Volume 45: Travels, a prestigious printed publication sold and distributed on Blurb.com.

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Prizes

1st Place
Cash Prize: $500
Exclusive interview and winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Volume 45: Travels
One free copy of the magazine
Winning work showcased in the online Winners Gallery on All About Photo

2nd Place
Cash Prize: $300
Winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Volume 45: Travels
One free copy of the magazine
Winning work showcased in the online Winners Gallery

3rd Place
Cash Prize: $200
Winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Volume 45: Travels
One free copy of the magazine
Winning work showcased in the online Winners Gallery

Particular Merit Mentions
The next 17 winners (ranked 4th to 20th) will have their best image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Volume 45.

More information here Why Submit?

Winning photographers will gain:
Global Recognition: Be featured in one of the most prominent photography magazines.
Press Coverage: Receive extensive media exposure.
Printed Publication: Showcase your work in a professionally designed magazine available for purchase worldwide.
Monetary Awards: A share of the $1,000 cash prize pool.

Submission Guidelines

Applications will be judged on creativity, originality, and the visual/emotional impact of the images.
Submissions must include a cohesive series or portfolio.
The deadline for submissions is December 10, 2024.

How to Enter

Visit All About Photo to submit your portfolio and join the competition.

Important Dates
Opening Date: November 16, 2024
Closing Date: December 10, 2024
Judging Period: December 2024/January 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your vision and become part of a celebrated community of photographers. Let your travels inspire the world!

About AAP Magazine
AAP Magazine is a printed and digital publication that celebrates the art of photography. Each issue features outstanding portfolios, providing photographers with a platform for global recognition.
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AAP Magazine 37 Travels

Our 37th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "TRAVELS".

My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander and observe, and my camera is my passport.

- Steve McCurry We are looking for your travel photographs, near and far, to the edge of the earth and to the places perhaps known only to you. Whether you're hauling around a view camera and a tripod or just pulling a mobile phone out of your back pocket, we want to see what you've captured and how you're telling your story.

There's a world out there to explore. Open your eyes to its landscapes, people, cultures - on your doorstep or 10,000 miles away. Expand our horizons!

All genres, capture types, color and B&W, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.

Please send us a cohesive body of work or portfolio. Only a unified group of photos will be published in AAP Magazine. Images that were previously published in AAP Magazine cannot be submitted again.

Winners will receive $1,000 in cash awards, their winning image(s) or full portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.37, extensive press coverage and global recognition.

All winners will have their work published in the 37th printed issue of AAP Magazine, a free copy of the magazine and their portfolio showcased in the Winners Gallery of www.all-about-photo.com.

Applications will be assessed on three criteria: creativity, originality, and the visual/emotional impact of the image. The winners will be announced on All About Photo, our newsletter and social media.

1st Place winner
Cash Prize: $500 (US Dollars).
Exclusive interview and winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine, Volume 37: Travels
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

2nd Place Winner
Cash Prize: $300 (US Dollars).
Winning image(s) or portfolio in AAP Magazine, Volume 37: Travels
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

3rd Place Winner
Cash Prize: $200 (US Dollars).
Winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine, Volume 37: Travels
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

Particular Merit Mention
The next 17th winners (ranked from 4 to 20) will have their best image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.37.

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