The magazine of the photo-essay
Jan 2019 back issue
“A free, really high quality photo-essay magazine. Fabulous!”
Stephen Fry. British actor, writer and film maker
The winners of the 2018 international Travel Photographer of the Year awards have been revealed, and they’re a glorious
celebration of the beauty of this planet and its human and animal inhabitants.
Amateur and professional photographers from 142 countries submitted over 20,000 images, and photographers from
22 countries feature amongst the winners. The 2018 Winners’ Gallery on www.tpoty.com features over 150 fabulous
images in a vibrant, fascinating and evocative collection of world-class contemporary travel photography shot on
everything from high-end professional cameras to mobile phones.
The top prize and title of Travel Photographer of the Year 2018 is taken by Stefano Pensotti, a semi-professional
photographer from Italy, with eight superb images that showcase life around the globe. He becomes the first Italian to
take the top title in the 16 years since the awards first launched in 2003.
Young Travel Photographer of the Year 2018 is 14-year-old Isabella Smith. The young American won over the
international panel of judges with her colourful portfolio of photographs taken in Chefchaouen, Morocco.
Travel Photographer of the Year - Overall Winner
Stefano Pensotti, Italy
Stefano Pensotti, Italy
Stefano Pensotti, Italy
Stefano Pensotti, Italy
Isabella Smith (age 14), United States
Young Travel Photographer of the Year - Winner
Isabella Smith (age 14), United States
Stefano Pensotti, Italy
Stefano Pensotti, Italy
Stefano Pensotti, Italy
Isabella Smith (age 14), United States
Isabella Smith (age 14), United States
