Leonardo Espina, also known as LeoSpin, is a Venezuelan photographer based in Houston, Texas. Photographer (1987-Present). With over a decade of experience, he specializes in high-end visual content and has worked with brands such as Oscar de la Renta, W Hotels, South Florida Fashion Week, and Liverpool Stores.
He spent nearly 10 years in Panama, where he launched LeoSpinStudio and expanded his brand internationally. His work has been featured in magazines, radio, and television, and he's also a dedicated mentor—teaching workshops and guiding new creatives in the industry.
A passionate visual artist, Leonardo continues to raise the bar in every project, blending creativity, experience, and vision to deliver exceptional results.
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• Portrait Photo Awards
• Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
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Portrait Photo Awards is the home of the best portrait photographs from all over the world. It is a place where the most talented creators can share their work and compete with each other for a place in our monthly collections.
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Monthly deadline (current 117th Collection)
Accepting photos for the contest
11 December
10 January
Selecting photographs
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Summing up the results of the year
Judges
Leonardo Espina
Number One Portrait Photographer in 2025
TOP3 photographer in 2024
Number One Portrait Photographer in 2023
Number One Portrait Photographer in 2022
Marta Losiewicz
TOP3 photographer in 2025
Number One Portrait Photographer in 2024
TOP3 photographer in 2023
Marta Łosiewicz is an internationally acclaimed fine art photographer whose portrait and scenic work has garnered global recognition. Based between Poland, Spain, and Gibraltar, she has successfully built her brand across international markets, establishing herself as a leading voice in contemporary photography.
Marta's exceptional talent has earned her numerous prestigious awards, including recognition from 35 Awards, Baby Photo Awards, Legacy Photography Awards, WPE Photo Awards, The Portrait Masters, and Portrait Photo Awards. She holds the distinguished titles of Master of The Portrait Masters, Master of WPE, Grand Master of Baby Photo Awards, and Grand Master of Portrait Photo Awards.
Beyond her artistic achievements, Marta is a respected mentor and educator in the photography community. She serves as a juror for international competitions and regularly leads workshops and lectures for photographers seeking to elevate their craft. Her expertise in navigating the competitive photography landscape led her to author an ebook on conquering the world of photo competitions, sharing her insights with aspiring photographers worldwide.
Through her multifaceted career as artist, mentor, and educator, Marta continues to inspire and shape the next generation of photographers while pushing the boundaries of fine art photography.
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Ammara Crittenden
TOP5 photographer in 2021
TOP10 photographer in 2020
Ammara is a portrait photographer based in Alberta, Canada. She is an internationally recognized portrait photographer with a passion for capturing emotion, depth, and storytelling through her lens.
She proudly represented Team Canada at the 2021 World Photographic Cup, where she achieved a Top 10 global placement in the Portrait category. She has numerous awards on a national and international level and Ammara's work has also earned her two Top 10 annual positions in the Portrait Photo Awards.
With a commitment to excellence and a keen eye for artistic expression, she is honoured to return to Portrait Photo Awards—this time as a judge—to celebrate and support emerging talent in the world of portrait photography.
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