Photographer 2017 Best — The

Beyond the grand prize, several other photographers gained global recognition for capturing the human condition: Alexander Vinogradov Open Photographer of the Year "Mathilda," a striking portrait of a young girl inspired by the film Léon: The Professional Brent Stirton (South Africa): Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Below are the top accolades and creative works from 2017 associated with that title: Top Photography Awards (2017) Photographer of the Year Frederik Buyckx (Belgium) won the grand prize for his series "Whiteout," the photographer 2017 best

: For those looking at the business end of the camera that year, this massive annual guide edited by Noel Rivera served as the industry bible for working photographers trying to find stock agencies, publishers, and galleries. Beyond the grand prize, several other photographers gained

Wildlife photography hit a new ethical peak in 2017 thanks to Nadia Turton. Her submission to the —a portrait of a snow leopard in the Korzok mountains—won the grand title. Turton’s best contribution that year wasn't just the image, but the technology she tested: a silent, camouflaged drone that allowed eye-level shots of skittish predators without stress. Her work is now a benchmark for conservation photography. Turton’s best contribution that year wasn't just the