Credit: Wim Demessemaekers, left, Steven Joyce, right.
The shortlist for World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® has been revealed. The judges have poured through thousands of entries from over 70 counrties.
The winners will be announced on May 20 at the Champagne Tattinger Awards in London. Here are 31 images from the shortlist. The Overall Winner of the competition will take home a prize of £5,000 ($6,600).
‘And it was all yellow’ by Marina Spironetti. ‘One of the most renowned dishes of modern Italian cuisine: the iconic saffron risotto with golden leaf dish. Created by the Maestro Gualtiero Marchesi in 1981, it became one of his most famous signature dishes. It is now served exclusively at La Terrazza Gualtiero Marchesi at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como and each dish is accompanied by an authenticity certificate.’‘At dawn, herders enjoy breakfast with grazing buffaloes’ by Pinu Rahman.‘Chocolate Hot Cross Buns’ by Amy Treasure.‘Dinner at the Moulin Rouge, Paris’ by Franck Tremblay.‘Pasta shells’ by Federica Melania Orsini.‘Honey Hunters’ by Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman. ‘Traditional honey collectors harvest wild honey in the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest. This perilous job exposes them to Royal Bengal Tigers, crocodiles, and venomous snakes. Rising water levels and salinity have reduced honey yields in recent years, making their livelihood even more challenging. Satkhira, Bangladesh.’‘Tropical Fruits in Snowstorm’ by Ellen Speiser ‘Street vendors continue selling mangos and other fruit, even in a snowstorm in New York City.’‘Picarones’ by Jan C. Brettschneider. Picarones are a traditional Peruvian dessert, similar to doughnuts.Picker having a rest during harvest in Beaujolais by Thierry Gaudillere.‘Candyfloss seller by the sea’ by Kazi Mushfiq. Bangladesh.‘Ham, Cheese, Bread and Butter (Zrenjanin, Serbia)’ by Glenna Jennings.‘Mr Manhattan’ by Ben Cole.‘Carina & Sven cut a wobbly cake made by their friend’ by Emma Stoner‘The Colours of Meganthias filiferus’ by Kidsadakon Sukmool.‘The Best Deli in Town’ by Judith Balari. ‘Salumeria La Baita is an authentic deli experience in Faenza, Italy. The quality of the products, the friendly staff and the sheer variety make it a true gem. The moment you walk in, you are hit with the aroma of sliced prosciutto, aged parmesan, mortadella and cheeses from creamy gorgonzola to sharp pecorino.’The Pasta Crown by Reka Csulak.‘Salad close up’ by Evie Sarkar. Food Stylist: Olha Diachenko.‘Yellow rice season in Mucangchai’ by Chim OanhHandmade Phyllo Dough by Andrea Swenson. ‘One of the last phyllo dough shops in Crete. Third generation son tosses the dough to stretch it as thin as possible.’‘Collecting the Net’ by Cao Thi Ngoc Diem. ‘Two fishermen in Trà Vinh are pulling in their deep-sea fixed nets, a demanding and dangerous profession amid the open sea. Their small watch hut, barely 8 square meters, is simply built from melaleuca wood. Balancing on taut ropes above the vast waters, they harvest shrimp and fish, embodying the resilience and determination of coastal laborers.’‘Nature’s Hand’ by Wim Demessemaekers. ‘At Alchémille in Kaysersberg, Chef Jérôme Jaegle transforms ingredients into artistry. Bathed in natural sunlight, this moment captures the essence of his plant-forward philosophy – fresh flavours, wild botanicals, and pure craftsmanship. The light reveals every detail, turning this dish into a celebration of seasonality, taste and dedication.’‘Quiet Time – Employee Takes a Minute Before Opening Time’ by Aric Becker. Café Du Monde, New Orleans.‘Harvest in motion’ by Wim Demessemaekers. ‘Along Tanzania’s Swahili Coast, farmers master the art of balance, moving their bounty with quiet determination. This is how the harvest finds its way home.’‘Chocolates’ by Karl Bruning. Styling: Els De Pauw.Candy Time by Duncan de Fey. ‘In Malawi, people really have very little and are happy with simple things like a balloon or a pen. A sweet is a party. My guide told me that and so every time I walked through the village I made sure I had sweets with me anyway for the children, and adults often too.’‘Chocolate Birthday Cake’ by Steven Joyce. Food Stylist: Ellie Mulligan. Prop Stylist: Hannah Wilkinson.‘A Journey through Decomposition’ by Babs Gorniak.‘Last Spaghetti!’ by Pier Luigi Dodi.‘So many veggies’ by James Neice.‘Coffees’ by Maja Smend. Art Director: Corrie Heale Food Stylist: Bianca Nice Prop Stylist: Wei Tang.‘Street Food Vienna’ by Florence Wibowo.
To see all the shortlisted images, head to the competition’s website.
