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
PEOPLE & PORTRAIT Photography
VIEPA WINNERS 2026
VIEPA GOLD MEDAL - People und Portrait Photography: Natalie Vorontsoff / United States /
Natalie Vorontsoff / United States /
VIEPA SILVER MEDAL - People und Portrait Photography: Eva Pilarczyk / Austria / Weightless
Eva Pilarczyk / Austria / Weightless
VIEPA BRONCE MEDAL - People und Portrait Photography: Egon Landschützer / Austria /
Egon Landschützer / Austria /
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:
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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
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New Photo Awards
Honorable Mentions - People & Portrait Photography Section 2026
After the third Round we can proudly present the Authors of the HONORABLE MENTIONS. These Honorable Mention Pictures will be shown in a large Format Screening in Vienna too. Congratulation to:
Ron Kuhwede / Germany / Lieselotte G.
Ron Kuhwede / Germany / Lieselotte G.
Szergej Afanaszjev / Austria /
Szergej Afanaszjev / Austria /
Philipp Bauer / Austria / HMRSTL
Philipp Bauer / Austria / HMRSTL
Lilya Corneli / Netherlands / Self-Portrait with a Pearl Earring, Tobeamuse series, 2024
Lilya Corneli / Netherlands / Self-Portrait with a Pearl Earring, Tobeamuse series, 2024
Arman Zhenikeyev / Kazakhstan / Whisper Underwater
Arman Zhenikeyev / Kazakhstan / Whisper Underwater
Anna Matysiak / Poland / The girl from the painting
Anna Matysiak / Poland / The girl from the painting
Tom Zimberoff / United States /
Tom Zimberoff / United States /
Michael Potts / United States / Kaela in Death Valley
Michael Potts / United States / Kaela in Death Valley
Heinz Innerhofer / Italy / faces
Heinz Innerhofer / Italy / faces
Enrica Ridolfi / Italy / Shot down
Enrica Ridolfi / Italy / Shot down
Alexander Ivashkevich / Estonia / Mistress of Inheritance
Alexander Ivashkevich / Estonia / Mistress of Inheritance
Veronika Verbitskaia / Ireland / Cubism
Veronika Verbitskaia / Ireland / Cubism
Mari Inagaki / United States / A woman or A mother
Mari Inagaki / United States / A woman or A mother
marc schewe / Germany /
marc schewe / Germany /
Enrica Ridolfi / Italy / Solo per un attimo
Enrica Ridolfi / Italy / Solo per un attimo
Anna Matysiak / Poland / Boring
Anna Matysiak / Poland / Boring
Alle Ausstellungsfotos wurden durch den Laborpartner des VIEPA 2025 Award COLOR DRACK geprintet und kaschiert.
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Alle Ausstellungsfotos wurden durch den Laborpartner des VIEPA 2025 Award COLOR DRACK geprintet und kaschiert.
VIEPA Award Gala Register for the GUESTLIST HERE
Awards Ceremony on 18.September 2025 at 7 p.m. at LIK Akademie für Foto und Design Seidengasse 17 Vienna Register for the GUESTLIST HERE
Diploma Course Photography and Mediadesign in english Language HERE: www.lik-masterclass.com
See You at the Competa Photo Days in June in Spain or join us in Lanzarote in December: www.competaphotodays.com
New Photo Awards
