Meet the Judges

Alida is an Australian documentary and conceptual photographer  working across intimate observational storytelling and constructed narrative forms, currently living in Karratha located on Ngarluma Country in Western Australia. 

Her practice explores family, identity, memory, and the emotional undercurrents of human relationships. Her work moves between lived experience and symbolic interpretation, using a restrained and intuitive approach to create images that hold both an immediate visceral response while simultaneously inviting reflection and contemplation.

Christina Demertzi is a photographer, content creator and educator known for her vibrant, people-focused work across music, fashion and portraiture. She also teaches photographers how to turn their creative work into sustainable careers.

Niki Boon is a New Zealand–based family photographer whose raw, bold, and authentic style captures the real chaos and connection of family life. Inspired by the messy, joyful moments of raising her own children, she aims to reframe how we see our world and stand in our truth. Niki’s work has earned international recognition, she's represented by Obscura Gallery (Santa Fe), exhibited worldwide, and won awards such as the IPA People Category and New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year.

Summer Grace is a Los Angeles–based editorial and wedding photographer known for her emotionally rich, film-forward storytelling. She’s also the creator and host of Summer School, a thriving podcast and educational platform and community where photographers dive into creative business strategies, industry insights, and authentic self-expression.

The Pinckards are wedding & elopement photographers in the Lehigh Valley, greater Philadelphia, and Poconos areas of eastern Pennsylvania. Dan and Laura are a husband-and-wife team based in Allentown, PA. They are passionate about capturing intentional wedding days where documenting real memories is more important than fake, stiff, awkwardly posed photos.

Govinda Rumi is a wedding photographer based in Denpasar, Indonesia. He is drawn to the joy and enthusiasm people express in the moment. He brings meticulous attention to detail and a childlike playfulness to every shoot. A daily shooter, Govinda believes in personal, spontaneous photography. Govinda is passionate about helping emerging and burnt-out photographers rediscover the fun in their work.