#ArtPhoto2023
Jury's Winner
$1.000 prize
Jury's Winner
$1.000 prize
About the author
Photographer based in Austin, Texas (United States).
Interview with the winner
My name is Stellina and I am a portrait and fashion photographer based in Austin, Texas. Originally from Halkidiki, Greece, I lived there until my mid-twenties, which has greatly influenced my artistic perspective. I come from a background of passion for visual arts therefore I am interested in the intersection of fashion, art, and storytelling. As a photographer, I value authenticity, artistic expression and creativity.
How would you define your style?
My style is all about blending fashion, art, and storytelling to capture authentic moments and emotions.I love adding a touch of mystery and intimacy and create images that evoke emotions and tell a story through my photography.
I do what I do because I absolutely love photography! It’s a passion that brings joy and fulfillment to my life. My photography journey has been primarily self-driven and I haven’t had any specific references or formal teachers. Instead, my inspiration comes from my own experiences, observations and my love for photography as a medium of expression.
Tell us about your winning creation.
I took this photo with a Polaroid camera, using natural light in my small studio setup. Honestly, there wasn’t any specific reason or plan behind it. It just happened to be the moment that caught my eye, and I went with my creative instincts. Sometimes, the best shots come when you let things flow naturally!
Honestly, winning the award came as a surprise to me. I feel incredibly grateful that my photo was chosen among so many talented entries. It’s an honor to be recognized for my work, and I’m truly thankful for the opportunity to share my passion for photography with others.
Why do you like Agora Awards?
I really like Agora Awards because it’s a fantastic platform that celebrates artists and photographers from all over the world. The best thing about it is the sense of community it creates among creative individuals.
Seeing diverse talents come together and share their passion for visual storytelling is super inspiring. Being part of Agora Awards has been an amazing experience, allowing me to connect with fellow artists and showcase my work on a global scale.
People's Winner
$1.000 prize
People's Winner
$1.000 prize
About the author
Interview with the winner
I am a young Ghanaian female photographer based in Accra, Ghana. My sincere passion for all things artistic led me to pursue Visual Arts in school, and I embarked on a self-taught journey in photography. Firstly using mobile phones and now familiarizing myself with DSLR cameras, I express my art by capturing beautiful and inspired moments.
How would you define your style?
I am a visual creator with a strong foundation in empathy and expressive storytelling. My style conveys emotions and interactions between the viewer and my artistic works, making my art truly captivating..
Tell us about your winning creation.
The inspiration behind this artwork was to portray a loving relationship between two passionate lovers. This heartfelt art piece expresses emotional and physical communication through the thoughtful composition of colors, elements, and gestures, showcasing the beautiful skin of the subject.
Why do you like Agora Awards?
Agora is a great platform that allows artists from around the globe, like myself, to showcase their skills and create a positive impact on society. I love the fact that I get to see unique artworks and connect with artists from different countries, which fuels my creative inspiration and expands my artistic horizons.
#ArtPhotography2023
Welcome to the #ArtPhotography2023 photography award, which celebrates the best in artistic and authorial photography, and consists of two prizes of $1000 each: the Jury’s Prize and the People’s Prize. This award recognizes the images able to capture the hearts and imaginations of the public, creating a piece of art that resonates with viewers on a personal level.
Accepted formats: .jpg
Photo by Muhammad Adnan
Past award finalists










Prizes for the finalists
Share your talent
Being a finalist in an Agora Award is already an amazing achievement and always has great visibility and recognition worldwide. This is the best prize!
Be discovered
Many people vote and discover new talented work. Congratulations to all finalists!


The finalists will win credits
After the voting rounds, depending on the final ranking position, finalists will earn credits that they can use to:
– To give power to their favorite creations ⚡
– To participate with more submissions in future Awards.
Prizes for the winner


People’s Prize
The winner artwork will get $1.000


Jury’s Prize
The winner artwork will get $1.000
Prizes for everyone
Every single person can win in Agora Awards. Find out how:
Guess the Jury Winner and win credits
The Guess feature allows you to speculate on who will win the jury vote. You can wager credits and, in return, win more credits:
- Win 30 credits for a free bet
- 50 credits if you spend 5 credits
- 100 credits if you spend 10 credits
- 500 credits if you spend 50 credits
Win the Guess and become a Jury member
We will choose a winner from all our Guess participants to serve as a jury member for an Agora Award.
Win 1 credit when complete your votes
Every time you use all your votes in each round of an award, you will receive 1 credit. The more times you vote, the more credits you will earn.
Win the Guess and be interviewed
At every award we will interview and showcase one Guess winner on our social media channels.
Professional Jury


Benjamin Sumner Franke
International Award Winning Artist and Photographer. He received an extensive education in the arts from Art Center College of Design.


Paula Aranoa
Argentine photographer specialized in artistic black and white photography. Poetry and human emotions permeate all her work.


Pedro Luis Ajuriaguerra Saiz
Photographer based in Bilbao, Spain. His photography has not gone unnoticed and has garnered numerous national and international photography awards.


Anastasia Mihaylova
Award-winning and widely published photographer from Russia. She believes that only through nude photography is it possible to reveal who we truly are.




Ester Turri
Photographer and content creator from the Italian Dolomites. Her work mainly focuses on the outdoors, travel and lifestyle
Agora awards: How it works
The Agora Awards are free for everyone to participate in through our app or website.
This is all you can do in Agora:
Participate
Upload your best creations, ideas or actions and share your unique point of view. Everyone can participate!
Discover
Video, Music, Photography, Digital Art and everything you can imagine. All creations have a place in the agora awards.


Vote
Vote for the best creations and empower people around the globe. Help others sharing their talent.
Always win
Worlwide recognition, new opportunities and amazing prizes because of your unique talent.
About Agora
Agora is “The Worldwide Awards.” A tool to give visibility to the best worldwide creations, ideas, and actions. Everyone, everywhere, can participate for free in The Worldwide Awards and win recognition and prizes for their unique talent.
Agora is a system to create a better world with the most inspiring human activity. Because everyone is different, but together we win. Thanks for your collaboration.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Agora Awards?
The Agora Awards are The Worldwide Awards. Awards to give recognition, grants, and prizes to the best-talented people around the planet.
Each award has two winners:
- Jury’s Prize: A professional jury invited specially to be the jury of a specific award.
- People’s Prize: People worldwide vote in a fair and secure system, and the most voted creation will win the People’s Prize.
How can I participate?
The Agora Awards are free for everyone to participate through our app or website. You can participate with your creations, ideas, or actions, and win worldwide recognition and opportunities because of your unique talent. Also, you can vote and empower talented people around the globe!
What are the rules of participation
- Be an original creation of the author submitting it or the person submitting it owns the rights of the work.
- That fits the theme of the award.
- That has quality.
- That does not contain explicit sex or violence.
- That is respectful of human rights and the dignity of people, animals, and nature.
- That is suitable for all audiences.
- That respects cultures and differences.
- Racism, xenophobia, sexism, speciesism, fascism, homophobia, and any form of intolerance are not welcome at Agora, a place for all those who respect the differences of each person and community.
Can I participate several times in an Award?
How are the finalists chosen
How do I know if I'm a finalist?
What are the prizes?
How do the People’s Prize voting rounds work?
What are the credits for?
Terms & Conditions
Requirements
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The user who uploads the photo must be the author of the photo or have the intellectual property rights of the photo.
- The author of the photo must have the image rights or consent of all the people who appear on it.
Terms and conditions
- Agora may use any material that is added to the contest for promotional purposes.
- Stolen photos, third parties, pornographic content or that violate human rights or the dignity of people are not allowed.
- Uploading photos that are not allowed may result in the deletion of the user account and, if the law is violated, the complaint to the relevant authorities.
- Agora reserves the right to remove any image that does not comply with the terms and conditions.
- Neither AGORA nor the application has any relationship with Apple Inc. or any other company. Apple Inc. and any other company are completely released from any responsibility for the creation and computer development of the Application.


LOVE
Giving hearts is the best way to help the creations participating in an Award to become finalists. In fact, a percentage of the selection of finalist works has to do with the number of hearts that each work receives.
Support the best creations with your love ❤️


GRATITUDE
Thanking is wise. You can thank all those people who help you with their hearts in your creations. The number of thank you’s given will accumulate in your profile as a representation of the help you are giving to the Agora community. By the way, thank you very much! 🙏
Do you have any doubts?