The World Bodypainting Festival 2024 was characterized by significant transformation. With the new venue, the Messearena Klagenfurt and the rescheduled date in September, the WBF heralded a new era with even more focus on the art.
Despite the new event layout and focus, the World Championship for Bodypainting and Makeup Artists, organized for the first time as an indoor event, once again attracted hundreds of teams from around the world to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (AT).
The multitude of impressive artworks also captivated numerous photographers, who used their photographic skills to capture the ephemeral art creations.
Traditionally, one of the last awards to be given are those of the WBF Photo Award 2024.
It's always a daunting task to assess the participants' efforts, as they've dedicated countless hours to perfecting their photo work.
It is an enormous responsibility to select the best shot - one that includes model pose, perfect lighting, and retouching. Every detail is important, as the images that were placed in the TOP rate get a chance to be presented on mayor communication materials for the upcoming World Bodypainting Festival.
Thanks to all the photographers who come to the festival and participate in the photo competition - you record the historical moments for many people! Bodypainting and make-up are immersive arts that need your perfect capture to exist!
All entries can be found on our Photo Gallery Server.
Many of the top images from the WBF Photo Awards are exhibited once again in February 2025 in the Beauty Design Fair in the City Hall in Seoul. This exhibition was organized by our World Bodypainting Association's partner KMAA - Korean Make-up Artist Association.
Each photo was rated with 1 to 10 points; all photos in the tops were usually discussed but it was this time very clear.
We congratulate all the winners and are looking forward to a festive awarding at the World Bodypainting Festival.
Ranking Photographer
1 Place Michael Lessard (Canada)
2 Place Tobias Spranger (Germany)
3 Place Dmitri Moisseev (Canada)
Ranking Photographer
1st Place Tobias Spranger (Germany)
2nd Place Walter Schachner (Austria)
3rd Place Michael Lessard (Canada)
Complete results of the category "Best Portrait Photo" 2024 as PDF