It is the third time André Boto, originally from Silves, has been awarded the European title, having previously earned it in 2010 and 2023.

Silves-born photographer André Boto was named the European Photographer of the Year 2024 by the Federation of European Professional Photographers (FEP) at a ceremony in Alesund, Norway last Saturday.

This is the third time the Algarve native has been honoured with the highest accolade at the FEP awards, having previously earned the competition’s top prize in 2010 and 2023.

Portuguese photographers were highlighted in the 2024 edition, in which over 330 European photographers participated, and more than 3300 photographs were submitted.

André Boto won the “Golden Camera” in the “Advertising and Commercial” category, while  Luís Godinho won the “Golden Camera” in Reportage/Photojournalism. Paulo Pinto claimed the “Silver Camera” in the Wedding category and 8th place in Reportage/Photojournalism. Franklin Neto received the “Bronze Camera” in “Commercial and Advertising” and 9th place in “Landscape,” while Valter Antunes got 6th place in “Wedding.”

“This is a special competition for me, as it was the first big competition I managed to win in 2010 when I was starting out in photography. Now, it’s a source of pride to know that, after 14 years, I can stay current and create images with enough impact to catch the judges’ attention, winning again, with a very different style,” shared the winning photographer on his social media accounts.

Johan Brouwers, president of the competition, highlighted that “this year marks the first time that an in-depth verification of all images and respective original files of the finalists has been implemented”.

The aim is to uphold the fundamental principles of photography, minimizing the reliance on Artificial Intelligence and stock images in the limited categories where their use is permitted. By prioritizing authenticity and integrity, we ensure that each winning image truly reflects the photographer’s skill and vision,” he added.