Emerging Photographer of the Year Finalist – Konrad Blum

Hopefully you’re aware of our Emerging Photographer of the Year Award – to recap, over the next year, we’re going to identify 24 photographers who have outstanding work and offer them the exposure that they can get through our Photofocus website. Then, we’re going to select one to give a special award to.

(The exact prize package is still taking shape but here’s what we have so far:)

1. Copy Aperture $199
2. Copy Nik Complete Collection $299
3. Think Tank Rotation 360 Backpack $279
4. $500 cash from Bourne Media Group
5. $500 worth of free consulting from Scott Bourne on Selling/Publishing Photography
5. One year free premium subscription to lynda.com $375
6. Lensbaby Composer $270
7. $500 gift certificate from Red River Paper
8. One Year NAPP Membership $99
9. One year subscription to Layers Magazine $30
10. One free pass to either Photoshop World East or West (Doesn’t include lodging or transportation – just admission) $699
11. One year free Smug Mug Pro Account $150
12. KIBOKO Camera Bag from Gura Gear $400
13. TrekPod Go! PRO $230
14. $500 gift certificate from Outdoor Photo Gear
15. Trek-Tech T-Pod Mini Tripod w/ Ballhead & MagMount STAR Quick Release System $50
16. Xtand iPhone holder by Just Mobile $40
17. BorrowLenses.com $150 gift certificate

With this selection, 13 superb photographers have been showcased. I’m proud to announce our 13th finalist Konrad Blum, a South-African photographer who specializes in landscape photography. Konrad has something going for him that few of our contestants have – a style. He has a recognizable style and it’s a good one. His images really pop and he’s masterfully selected compelling subjects. His work is wonderful.

Take a look at Konrad’s work here. Congratulations to Konrad. We’re going to announce the next finalist in two weeks.

And here’s a complete list of the finalists so far

2. Ana Adams

8. Christian Del Rosario

9. Daniel Winters

10. Bryan Rowland