Zoologist and conservationist Megan McCubbin adds a welcome new perspective to this year’s TPOTY judging panel. She is also a talented photographer with a passion for wildlife photography and a keen interest in other photographic genres.
Category: Meet the Judges
Extremely knowledgeable and highly image literate – never underestimate a good judge on a photography competition. Here you get a chance to meet the judges from Travel Photographer of the Year (other competitions are available), find out about them and what they look for in images.
Meet the judges: Chris Rainier
Canadian photographer, Chris Rainier, got his grounding in photography as Ansel Adams last assistant and has gone on to work with National Geographic. He is co-founder of The Cultural Sanctuaries Foundation.
Meet the Judges: Colin Finlay
Colin is highly respected within photography circles with huge and varied experience collecting prints, stock and competitions. Here his really insightful views on photography make a fascinating and informative read
Podcast – Richard Dunwoody
Newton & Coe – Richard Dunwoody is a former champion jockey, adventurer and Strictly Come Dancing contestant. But now he’s a professional photographer. Here we find out about his photography and motivations to carve out a career.
Meet the judges: Chris Coe
As the judging for TPOTY 2021 draws to a close we speak to Chris Coe, TPOTY co-founder and chief judge about how it went, what sorts of images were entered and what the judges made of this year’s entries.
Meet the Judges: Manfred Zollner
Manfred Zollner is editor-in-chief of Germany’s fotoMAGAZIN. His eye for an image has added a fresh and interesting dimension to the TPOTY judging panel since he joined in 2007.
Meet the judges: Linda Barberic
Linda adds a different slant to this year’s TPOTY judging panel. She’s a creative producer who deals very much with how images are used to convey a message or tell a story. Here she gives her insights into the process.
Entering photo competitions
TPOTY and WPY judge Colin Finlay gives us his insight into how to win photography competitions.
Meet the judges: Daria Bonera
Photographers’ agent, mentor and competition judge; a job in the world of photography isn’t just about making pictures.
Meet the judges: Caroline Metcalfe
Caroline, former Director of Photography at Condé Nast Traveller UK, and a long-time TPOTY judge, gives her insights into how she selects photographers for commissions and eye-catching TPOTY entries.