is MORE THAN a PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
WE ARE
A platform to discover the most distinctive visual professionals, artists, and industry leaders of our time
We’ve designed our site to put the extraordinary artistic visions of our community first and to get our participants noticed.
Through online galleries that activate the individual stories of our community while driving people to the personal websites and social media platforms of our network, we aim to create a global platform for the most exemplary creatives of our time, and a resource for those looking to discover the best talent out there.
WE ARE
WE ARE
A Unique
Worldwide Honor
Our singular awards program offers a prestigious title and global exposure through international channels.
WE ARE
An Awards Contest Offering Impactful Prizes
Designed to suit and nourish the careers of the best photographic talent at any stage of their career, our prizes will help you uplevel your artistic practice
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A Seamless and Powerful Artist First Online Space
Showcase your winning images through customizable, immersive portfolio pages so that others can discover your work as you intended through our website designed to prioritize your vision
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Creators of inclusion & diversity initiatives designed for our connected world
Our global accessibility program, student discounts, and scholarships highlighting BIPOC individuals or those not well-represented in the photography world will help to create a more equal playing field for new ideas to be discovered
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Drew Doggett
Creative Director
Featuring the most extraordinary places, people, animals, and cultures on Earth, Drew’s award-winning photography and films have earned him permanent homes in prestigious institutions and collections around the world.
Brittany Irvine
Contest Director
With over 15 years of business management experience, including 2 years spent as a Gallery Director in Aspen, Brittany tirelessly oversaw the launch of the reFocus Awards. She continues to help reFocus grow into a worldwide showcase of the best photography today.
Elle Czura
Marketing Advisor
Elle has lent her boundless talent for connecting people with art to prestigious art foundations, galleries, and e-commerce companies for nearly a decade.
Lily Fierman
Communications Director & Creative Advisor
A 10+ year veteran of the creative industries, Lily has dedicated her career to helping artists achieve their goals.
Sasha Vesca
Lead Designer
Sasha has designed a contest and platform for artists unlike any other out there. The unique visual identity and high-functionality that doesn’t compromise on style is due to Sasha’s immense talent.
Alex Bulat
Full Stack Developer
As a dedicated problem solver with an ever-curious nature, Alex has brought a wealth of experience and ingenuity to creating reFocus’s artist-first platform.
Nichita Sinitin
Full Stack Developer
As a developer on team reFocus, Nichita has worked tirelessly towards realizing the dream of creating a photography contest that offers artists more than your average contest.
Andrey Cruz
Marketing & Community Development Assistant
Drey’s love of photography comes through in his passion for helping to grow the worldwide reFocus community.
