Paul Westlake Honored with The Chelsea International Photography Competition's Art of Light Award Presented by Harlowe
New York, December 10, 2024 – Harlowe, a pioneer in innovative lighting solutions, announces Paul Westlake as the recipient of The 6th Annual Chelsea International Photography Competition Art of Llight Award.
Paul Westlake, a renowned fashion photographer celebrated for his contributions to Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, and Elle, received this honor for his exceptional artistry and dedication to the craft. As part of the award, Paul Westlake will receive the Avant Max Creator Kit (Midnight Edition), a professional-grade bi-color continuous LED lighting system designed for creators pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
This recognition underscores Harlowe’s mission to empower creatives with cutting-edge tools, backed by over two decades of lighting innovation and design excellence through its parent company, AEC Lighting Solutions.
The Chelsea International Photography Competition Results, 2024
The 2024 competition, judged by a distinguished panel of experts, showcases exceptional talent across professional and amateur photography categories, offering over $55,000 in prizes. This year’s jurors include:
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- Laylah Amatullah Barrayn
Award-winning Photographer, Writer, and Curator
New York, United States
- Marina De Wit_2
- Susan Ressler
Author, Educator, and Social Documentary Photographer New Mexico, United States Marina De Wit_2
- Kiran Karnani
Chief Marketing Officer for Harlowe and Founder of the Leica Women Foto Project New York, United States
The following winners were selected based on the average scores provided by the jurors:
Participation in the Competition Exhibition
Agora Gallery, New York (2025)
Professional Photography Category:
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Anne De Geer, Armineh Johannes, Chelsea Mahlangu, Cheryl Miller, Christian Kleiman, Gazelle Pezeshkmehr, Heidi Margocsy, Katarzyna Idzkowska, Kelly Hsiao, Lifu Hu, Lisa Saltzman, Mahendra Bakle, Mark Coggins, Paul Tillinghast, Paula Aranoa
Amateur Photography Category:
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Dennis Luckenbill, Ilaria Miani, Irene Wolpert, Jason Ward, John Pfisterer, Joy Saha, Lloyd Kimeldorf, Marc Apers, Marina Eng, Mark Moskowitz, Michael Potts, Paolo Saracco, Sebastien Guillen, Sonia Landau, Syndi Pilar
The Art of Light Award by Harlowe:
- Paul Westlake
Cash Prizes Awards:
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Boaz Perlstein, Hayato Takekoshi, John Scurlock, Paul Adams, SkuLLivan®
ART-mine.com Exposure:
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Cheryl Nicholls, Christine Breslin, Patricia Saldana, Rivka Katvan, Yiorgos Michael
Social Media Promotion:
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Grace Courbis, Kaat Stieber, Malcolm Lobban, Mark Zilberman, Max Marienko
Honorable Mentions:
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Brandon Ralph, Caesar Lima, Daniel Oppenheim, Elena Plotnikova, Gaby Schmelzle, Marco Spindola, Maria Carmela Rizzuti, Robert Lie, Samantha Leon, Steve Dinberg
About the Competition
The Chelsea International Photography Competition celebrates global photography talent, providing a platform to exhibit in New York’s vibrant art district. The competition also offers opportunities for online exposure, social media promotion, and cash prizes, fostering creativity and innovation in the photographic arts.
Discover the full results and learn more about the winners here.
