THE PRIZES

Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers encourages and promotes talented photographers in the early stages of their careers. This year, winners and runners-up will share in a prize pool worth over $27,000, including $9,000 cash, Fujifilm's amazing large-format GFX100S II and lens, four prize packs from Western Digital valued at $1,500 each, plus plugins from Retouch4me. See the prizes for this year's competition below.

OVERALL WINNER, AUSTRALASIA'S TOP EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Winner: Fujifilm GFX100S II 102-megapixel Large Format camera body (valued at $8,699) with a Fujinon GF 30mm F3.5 R WR lens (valued at $2,799). The large format sensor and latest imaging engine boost image quality and speed compared to the original GFX100S. Add powerful image stabilisation into the camera’s compact body and it makes GFX100S II the ultimate photographic tool.

CATEGORY WINNERS PEOPLE CATEGORY

Winner: $1,000 cash \| Western Digital Prize Pack valued at $1,500 \| Retouch4me retouching apps are available as Photoshop plugins and standalone apps. Options include Heal, Dodge & Burn, Eyes Bundle, Fabric, Skin Mask, Portrait Volumes, Clean Backdrop, Skin Tone, White Teeth, Mattifier, Color Match and Dust. Average retail price is US$145. For a limited time Retouch4me is offering Capture readers 20% off their normal prices at this link.

DOCUMENTARY CATEGORY

Winner: $1,000 cash \| Western Digital Prize Pack valued at $1,500 \| Retouch4me retouching apps are available as Photoshop plugins and standalone apps. Options include Heal, Dodge & Burn, Eyes Bundle, Fabric, Skin Mask, Portrait Volumes, Clean Backdrop, Skin Tone, White Teeth, Mattifier, Color Match and Dust. Average retail price is US$145. For a limited time Retouch4me is offering Capture readers 20% off their normal prices at this link.

LANDSCAPE CATEGORY

Winner: $1,000 cash \| Western Digital Prize Pack valued at $1,500 \| Retouch4me retouching apps are available as Photoshop plugins and standalone apps. Options include Heal, Dodge & Burn, Eyes Bundle, Fabric, Skin Mask, Portrait Volumes, Clean Backdrop, Skin Tone, White Teeth, Mattifier, Color Match and Dust. Average retail price is US$145. For a limited time Retouch4me is offering Capture readers 20% off their normal prices at this link.

ANIMALS CATEGORY

Winner: $1,000 cash \| Western Digital Prize Pack valued at $1,500 \| Retouch4me retouching apps are available as Photoshop plugins and standalone apps. Options include Heal, Dodge & Burn, Eyes Bundle, Fabric, Skin Mask, Portrait Volumes, Clean Backdrop, Skin Tone, White Teeth, Mattifier, Color Match and Dust. Average retail price is US$145. For a limited time Retouch4me is offering Capture readers 20% off their normal prices at this link.

ART CATEGORY

Winner: $1,000 cash \| Retouch4me retouching apps are available as Photoshop plugins and standalone apps. Options include Heal, Dodge & Burn, Eyes Bundle, Fabric, Skin Mask, Portrait Volumes, Clean Backdrop, Skin Tone, White Teeth, Mattifier, Color Match and Dust. Average retail price is US$145. For a limited time Retouch4me is offering Capture readers 20% off their normal prices at this link.

BLACK & WHITE CATEGORY

Winner: $1,000 cash \| Retouch4me retouching apps are available as Photoshop plugins and standalone apps. Options include Heal, Dodge & Burn, Eyes Bundle, Fabric, Skin Mask, Portrait Volumes, Clean Backdrop, Skin Tone, White Teeth, Mattifier, Color Match and Dust. Average retail price is US$145. For a limited time Retouch4me is offering Capture readers 20% off their normal prices at this link.

TRAVEL CATEGORY

Winner: $1,000 cash \| Retouch4me retouching apps are available as Photoshop plugins and standalone apps. Options include Heal, Dodge & Burn, Eyes Bundle, Fabric, Skin Mask, Portrait Volumes, Clean Backdrop, Skin Tone, White Teeth, Mattifier, Color Match and Dust. Average retail price is US$145. For a limited time Retouch4me is offering Capture readers 20% off their normal prices at this link.

SINGLE SHOT CATEGORY

Winner: $1,000 cash \| Retouch4me retouching apps are available as Photoshop plugins and standalone apps. Options include Heal, Dodge & Burn, Eyes Bundle, Fabric, Skin Mask, Portrait Volumes, Clean Backdrop, Skin Tone, White Teeth, Mattifier, Color Match and Dust. Average retail price is US$145. For a limited time Retouch4me is offering Capture readers 20% off their normal prices at this link.

SHOT ON FILM CATEGORY

Winner: $1,000 cash \| Retouch4me retouching apps are available as Photoshop plugins and standalone apps. Options include Heal, Dodge & Burn, Eyes Bundle, Fabric, Skin Mask, Portrait Volumes, Clean Backdrop, Skin Tone, White Teeth, Mattifier, Color Match and Dust. Average retail price is US$145. For a limited time Retouch4me is offering Capture readers 20% off their normal prices at this link.