THE WINNERS OF VIEPA 2025 ARE:

Students Award - Free Subject - Travel Photography - Street Photography - Available Light - Black and White Photography - Our World - People and Portrait

Our World

Our World 2026

Awards Ceremony on 17. September 2026 at 7 p.m. at LIK Akademie für Foto und Design Seidengasse 17 Vienna Register for the GUESTLIST https://VIEPA2026Gala.eventbrite.at

Diploma Course Photography Filming and Mediadesign in english Language at LIK Academy Private School in Vienna or Online:

The international School LIK Akademie für Foto und Design is a certified educational institution within the meaning of § 70 para. 1 NAG.

THIS MEANS THAT STUDENTS FROM THIRD COUNTRIES CAN APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA WHEN ATTENDING A TRAINING PROGRAMME AT THE LIK AKADEMIE FÜR FOTO UND DESIGN!

Visa Eligibility Notice
Only enrollment in the Full-Time Diploma Program in Photography, Film and Media Design at LIK Academy – Private International School Vienna qualifies international students from non-EU/EEA countries to apply for an Austrian student residence permit. Part-time courses, workshops, or online-only programs do not meet the visa requirements.

At LIK Academy You have 2 Options:

Option A: For Visa Application: Choose every Day School (Monday to Thursday) if you are between 16 and 30 years of age. Enroll for : Full Time Training in professional photography, film and media design

Option B: If you are 31 years of age or older and dont need a Visa Application. Enroll for one or all of this Diploma Classes: www.lik-masterclass.com

New Photo Awards

• VIEPA 2027 ab 1.März 2027

VIEPA GOLD MEDAL Our World:

Giovanni Frescura / Italy / drinking in the night

VIEPA SILVER MEDAL - Our World:

Ciaran Willmore / Ireland / Constrictor

VIEPA BRONCE MEDAL - Our World:

Thibault Gerbaldi / United States / L’Uomo, la Terra e il Mare

VIEPA TROPHY 2025 & Jury - Special Prize: Home away from Home Voucher: 4 Days for 2 People at Mountain Vista Kleinarl

Marco Domenicucci / Italy / A Meeting of Worlds

Honorable Mentions - Our World Section 2026

Honorable Mentions Our World Shortlist VIEpa 2026 VIENNA INTERNATIONAL PHOTO AWARD 2026

The Jury selected the third Round the Authors of the HONORABLE MENTIONS. These Honorable Mention Pictures will be shown in a large Format Screening at three. VIEPA GALA Night in Vienna.

Congratulation to:

Tthibault Gerbaldi / United States / Icelandic Glacier Rivers

Raoping Zhu / China / STAND TALL

Alex Neumayer / Austria / über Bagan

thibault gerbaldi / United States / A Silent Choregraphy-

Daniel Flotzinger / Austria / reflection

Anup Shah / United Kingdom / Trek

thibault gerbaldi / United States / A Silent Choregraphy.

Julie Kenny / Australia / Bosom of Creation

Daniel Franc / Czechia / Mazury Little Wonders

Daniel Flotzinger / Austria / reine

Ciaran Willmore / Ireland / Atlantic Monster

Daniel Franc / Czechia / Snow Sparks

Anup Shah / United Kingdom / Craig

Marcello Galleano / Italy / Reflections in the Night

giovanni frescura / Italy / owl and

Anup Shah / United Kingdom / Marigold

Alle Ausstellungsfotos wurden durch den Laborpartner des VIEPA 2026 Award COLOR DRACK geprintet und kaschiert.

Sonderpreise von LIK Akademie für Foto und Design und B.Exclusive - https://www.home-away-from-home.cc

Alle Ausstellungsfotos wurden durch den Laborpartner des VIEPA 2026 Award COLOR DRACK geprintet und kaschiert.

Awards Ceremony on 17.September 2026 at 7 p.m. at LIK Akademie für Foto und Design Seidengasse 17 Vienna

Diploma Course Photography and Mediadesign in english Language HERE: www.lik-masterclass.com

New Photo Awards

• VIEPA 2027 ab 1.März 2027