2026

Barrie Spence (UK)

Barrie is a portrait and fine art photographer, operating from a small studio in central Scotland. Relatively new to competition, he has achieved eight top-ten places with FEP since 2023, and in his first year entering the monthly competition with the Society of Photographers (2024) was a Photographer of the Year finalist in three categories, winning one. He is involved in assessing qualifications for The BIPP and FEP,  judged the Print Masters 2024, and national professional competitions in Sweden, Finland, Ireland, Austria and Switzerland. He’s qualified with The BIPP (FBIPP), FEP (MQEP), The Society of Photographers (FSWPP) and The Royal Photographic Society (ARPS).

He is a director of The BIPP (with responsibility for Awards and qualifications) and also the President of The Federation of European Professional Photographers (FEP). Website: https://spencephotography.co.uk/

Therese Asplund (S)

Therese is an internationally award-winning photographer from Sweden, renowned for her masterful lighting and extraordinary creativity. Her work seamlessly blends classical portraiture, fashion, and fine art, resulting in images that captivate through both technical precision and artistic depth. Her style is particularly defined by her ability to set new standards using unconventional materials and visionary concepts – such as her impressive underwater series. For many years, she has been at the forefront of the European photography scene and is a highly sought-after expert and speaker on international stages. With her warm and approachable nature, she shares her extensive knowledge of lighting, posing, and the development of a unique artistic identity. In doing so, she motivates colleagues worldwide to think outside the box and elevate their craft through personal projects.

As an ambassador for Nikon and Elinchrom, as well as a "Master of Light," she inspires her community with deep insights into her workflow. Her focus always remains on the connection between technical excellence and the freedom of creative experimentation – always with the goal of making the invisible visible and telling stories that truly resonate.

Panikos Hajistilly (UK)

Lianne Dekker (NL)
​
Raïs De Weirdt (B)
​

Raïs is a multi-award-winning destination wedding & elopement photographer from Belgium. She has photographed over 200 weddings worldwide, has been published internationally and has won over 100 photography awards, including the Young Photographer of the Year 2021 from the Federation of European Professional Photographers. She is also a jury member, keynote speaker, guest writer, co-founder of the Belgian Photo Awards, Canon EMEA ambassador and member of the board of the Belgian photographer association.