The ColorPro Awards Judges

  • Reinaldo Diaz

  • Tricia Ting

  • Tristan Hewat

  • Luke Stackpoole

  • Sasan Amir

  • Liam Man

  • Kay van Huisseling

  • Hugo Cheng

  • Keith Afadi

  • Lucy Galliford

  • Lauren Danger Koste

  • Eliseo H. Zubiri

  • Eashan Misra

  • Ozan Sihay

Show the World Your Unstoppable Momentum

Submit your masterpiece by September 24, 2024.

Reinaldo Diaz

Photographer, SHOOTERS

Reinaldo Diaz is a professional adventure photographer and filmmaker from Caracas, Venezuela. With a deep-rooted passion for capturing the beauty of our planet, he has been immersed in the world of photography for over 16 years. Based in Europe, he specializes in landscape, travel, outdoor adventure photography, and videography.

Tricia Ting

Director of Global Marketing, ViewSonic

Tricia has spent the majority of her career working at advertising agencies throughout the US, ranging from boutique shops such as Crispin, Leagas Delaney, and Strawberry Frog to large conglomerates such as Y&R and Innocean. During this journey, she has managed to collect her share of Lions, Pencils, Bowls, and other industry hardware. In her spare time, she has illustrated children’s books, co-founded a bakery, and helped launch various start-ups. Tricia currently works as the Global Creative Director at ViewSonic in Taiwan, where she leads a team of 20+ creatives.

Tristan Hewat

Founder, Shoot The Frame

Tristan is the Founder of Shoot The Frame and has been on the judging panel of the Shoot The Frame Photo Awards every month since day one, in 2012. He is a designer and a photographer.

Luke Stackpoole

ColorPro Ambassador, WITHLUKE PHOTOGRAPHY

Luke Stackpoole is a distinguished photographer and filmmaker known for his captivating and emotive imagery. As a ColorPro Ambassador for the past three years, Luke has become an influential figure in the creative industry. Based in the UK, he made a bold career shift from finance in 2017 to pursue his passion for visual storytelling. Since then, he has collaborated with top brands and garnered a substantial online following of over a million people.

Sasan Amir

Wildlife Photographer

Sasan Amir, a 29-year-old wildlife photographer and filmmaker, has dedicated his life to reconnecting the beauty of our wild world with humanity.

He began his creative journey at the age of 9, and now, 20 years later, he partners with National Geographic, WWF, BBC Earth, and ViewSonic. Together with his team, he travels to exotic locations to capture the beauty of wildlife on our unique planet. Throughout this long journey, his artworks have gained worldwide recognition and can be seen both online and in person at exhibitions and events.

Liam Man

Photographer, SHOOTERS

Liam is a UK-based artist/photographer, who harnesses artificial lighting techniques to share a fresh new perspective of our planet Earth. His artwork evokes a profound sense of wonder and mystery that leaves viewers wanting more.

Internationally recognized, Liam holds the title of Open Photographer of the Year at the 2024 World Photography Awards, the largest global photography competition. An ambassador for Sony cameras, other notable clients include Adobe, DJI and UNESCO.

Fueled by his deep love of adventure, Liam encourages everyone to stop and look closer at familiar places and find the hidden beauty. Travels have taken him from the frozen landscapes of the Arctic Circle to the bustling streets of Hong Kong.

Kay van Huisseling

Adventure Filmmaker, JustKay

Kay van Huisseling is a passionate media creative and adventure filmmaker from the Netherlands. Born and raised in a small town in the south of the Netherlands, Kay has always been driven by a love for storytelling and the outdoors. He co-founded Filmspace, an online community and creative agency, where he shares his passion for filmmaking and the natural world. Additionally, Kay founded Storyflow, a platform dedicated to helping creators share their stories through innovative media solutions. His journey in the film industry is marked by a commitment to crafting visually compelling stories that inspire and engage audiences.

Hugo Cheng

Filmmaker, Hugo.visuals

Photographer, Videographer

Hugo Cheng is a Director, videographer and photographer based in Hong Kong specializing in travel, adventure, lifestyle and interior architecture content creation.

Hugo’s work is influenced by his passion for travel & well-being which is translated into immersive content with distinctive dynamic editing and vivid color grading. His signature style is widely recognized as a stand-out feature of his work and ensures high-quality consistency throughout.

He aspires to inspire people to seek adventure and have a positive sustainable impact on the world.

Keith Afadi

Creative Director, Afadi LtdHugo

Photographer, Videographer

Keith is a storyteller who aims to capture the world around in him with a unique perspective using his experience in filmmaking, creative direction & strategy.

With strong interests in fashion, tech, music, and film; he has gone on to create engaging content and projects for brands including Gucci, Adobe & Google.

His driving force however, is to help people. As a former youth-leader, coupled with his 10 year career in marketing & advertising, Keith is passionate about equipping creatives with the tools & knowledge to enter and navigate creative industries.

Lucy Galliford

Filmmaker, Shooters

Photographer, Videographer

Lucy Galliford is an award-winning filmmaker based in the UK, shooting across the globe. Her passion for creating emotion evoking visuals started from a young age, from which she has dedicated her life to working on her craft and sharing her vision with the world. As an innovative, driven individual with over 7 years of experience freelancing as a videographer/Editor, her comprehensive background in all aspects of videography has enabled her to develop her style and evolve her ability to tell stories. Bringing a modern cultivation of her ideas moving from pre-production to completion successfully, she is able to make noise and push boundaries.

Lauren Danger Koste

Designer & Studio Manager, The Design Kids

Lauren Danger Koste is an accomplished creative professional with a diverse background in design and art direction. With a rich portfolio of work spanning various industries, Lauren has a keen ability to blend creativity with strategic thinking and community building. Lauren's expertise lies in her ability to craft brand identities and experiences in the hospitality, food, and beverage industries. As a key member of The Design Kids board and leadership group, she is known for her dedication to her craft and building a thriving, connected international community of designers.

Eliseo H. Zubiri

Creative Director, Digital Studio

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1992, Eliseo Hernandéz Zubiri is an artist, director, product, interior, and 3D graphic designer whose artistic passion is rooted in cinema and contemporary culture. His interdisciplinary style, stemmed from years of experimentation and partnerships with fellow creatives, combines symbolism with surreal elements to present austere and unusual scenes of contemplation and uncertainty. His commitment to a poetic and naturalistic style has marked him as an artist creating images with a strong emotional core and reflection. Over the years, Eliseo has collaborated with leading brands like Microsoft, Apple, SpitFire Audio, and Tale.

Eashan Misra

Visual Storyteller, Mr. Kalopsia

Mr. Kalopsia is a visual storyteller who explores the universe through his art. He remembers, “Jupiter was supposed to be a star, but it couldn't because it wasn’t quite massive enough to ignite into one.” Yet, here’s the remarkable twist: Jupiter’s “failure” to become a star is precisely what allowed it to become the magnificent giant it is today. Just like Jupiter, Mr. Kalopsia couldn’t become an astronaut, but with his art, he makes it his mission to take everyone on an adventure to the great beyond.

His work has earned recognition from industry leaders like Adobe, Times of India, Rolling Stone, and more. He’s successfully partnered with high-profile clients such as Gillette, Western Digital, eBay, and Logan Paul.

Ozan Sihay

Digital Content Creator

Ozan Sihay, born on July 14, 1982, in Adana, Turkey, works as an educator, director, cinematographer, photographer, and digital content creator. Based in Turkey, he engages in a variety of fields. On platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Threads, he produces content related to technology, photography and video shooting techniques, mobile applications, computer programs, product reviews, and artificial intelligence. He has a following of 480,000 on YouTube, 340,000 on Instagram, and 190,000 on TikTok.

Ozan has worked as an assistant director on projects such as James Bond Skyfall and Charlie’s Angels. He has directed short films, documentaries, and music videos. Additionally, he provides training and consultancy on photography, video production, and artificial intelligence to various companies and schools, including institutions like Acun Medya Akademi. He continues to work on digital content creation through creative projects and collaborations.