AFP Wins at 2017 Atlanta Photojournalism Awards
- Venezuelan photographer Juan Barreto received first place in the News Picture Story category for his series of images documenting protests in Venezuela.
- Barreto's winning series captured opposition supporters in Caracas, Venezuela, placing candles to protest the deaths of 43 peopel during clashes with police following weeks of demonstrations against the...
- Longari was awarded second place for his reportage from Kenya, documenting confrontations between supporters of the two presidential candidates.
Venezuelan Photographer Wins Top Prize in News Picture Story Category
Venezuelan photographer Juan Barreto received first place in the News Picture Story category for his series of images documenting protests in Venezuela. The award was announced on May 17, 2017. Marco Longari placed second in the same category for his reporting on clashes between supporters of opposing candidates during the Kenyan presidential election on August 9, 2017.
Juan Barreto – First Place
Barreto’s winning series captured opposition supporters in Caracas, Venezuela, placing candles to protest the deaths of 43 peopel during clashes with police following weeks of demonstrations against the government of Nicolás Maduro. The images were taken on May 17, 2017.
Source: Juan Barreto (Instagram) / AFP PHOTO
Marco Longari – Second Place
Longari was awarded second place for his reportage from Kenya, documenting confrontations between supporters of the two presidential candidates. The photographs were taken on August 9, 2017.
Source: marco Longari (Instagram)