The 1839 Awards for Fine Art Photography have announced the winners of the 2025 Photographer of the Year contest. Established to honor the year photography was first introduced, the awards highlight the artists shaping the medium’s future.

This year’s contest drew entries from 79 countries, the broadest reach in the award’s history. Selected by an international panel of judges from leading museums, publishers, and institutions, the winners represent photography’s ability to document, question, and inspire.

"Just before sunrise, this cheetah lay perfectly still, deciding whether I was a threat or not before taking a drink. It felt like I’d stumbled into a painting, where even time had stopped to look."

"This bear family in Alaska gave me only a few seconds to take a family photo for them

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