Very recently, the 10th International Still Life Salon AFR La Rioja 2026 awards were announced.

Considering that 212 photographers submitted 786 images, and only 36 images received awards, I am so gratified that 3 of my students were fortunate enough to win 7 awards!

 Alex Bibiano was awarded three Honorable Mentions in three different categories. Jaime Magaburu won a Gold Medal (first place), and Daniel Remer received two Honorable Mentions in two different categories.

Above Images © Alex Bibiano

Above Image © Jaime Mugaburu

Above Images © Daniel Remer

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This is just a wonderful reminder that if you hone your vision (as well as your craft) you can create extraordinary images!

Congratulations to Alex, Jaime and Daniel!

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Creating light painted still life images is extremely rewarding, and something which I teach in great detail throughout my comprehensive Light Painting Online Video Course.

See some images that my students have produced here: Student Images, and what they are saying about my Online Course here: Student Testimonials.