The Official 2022 Architectural Photography Awards Early Career & Emerging Talent Shortlist

by Lexi Taciak April 3, 2023April 4, 2023 4 APA Awards News

Finally! The judges’ results are in and we’re ready to start sharing the finalists from the 2022 Architectural Photography Awards.

We’re shaking things up from last year’s awards. Instead of stringing things out and sharing a longlist, shortlist, and winners, we’ll be sharing a shortlist and then will have a separate announcement for this year’s winners, runners-up, and honorable mention places.

First up is our shortlist of the top 10 highest-scoring submissions in our 2022 Early Career and Emerging Talent category. Remember, the early career award was limited to photographers who have been shooting architecture for 5 years or less at the time of the contest. We asked photographers to submit 3 photographs that best represent them and their work. Somewhere in this alphabetically ordered list is our winner and runner-up, so check back next week for the final results. In the meantime, enjoy these beautiful photographs from our highest-scoring entries.

Aiste Rakauskaite

Aiste Rakauskaite is a photographer working in Rotterdam & Vilnius. Aiste has been photographing architecture professionally for 3 years. You can see more of her work on Instagram @Aiste.Rakauskaite.

Álex Fernández-Llamazares

Álex Fernández-Llamazares is an architectural photographer based in Spain. Álex has been photographing architecture professionally for 5 years. You can follow Álex on Instagram @alexfernandezphotography.

Alex Nye

Alex Nye is an architectural and fine art photographer based in Southern California. Alex has been photographing architecture professionally for 4 years. His Instagram is @alexnyeart.

Florence Vesval

Florence Vesval is an architect turned photographer and is based in Marseille. She has been photographing architecture professionally for 5 years. Florence’s Instagram is @florencevesval.

Hannes Heitmüller

Hannes Heitmüller is a trained architect and architectural photographer based in Hamburg, Germany. Hannes has been photographing architecture for 2 years. You can follow him on Instagram @hannesheitmueller.

Laura Deus

Laura Deus is Lisbon based and works as both an architect and a photographer. She has been photographing architecture for 2 years. Laura’s Instagram is @laura.deus.

Levi Wells

Levi Wells is a Mexico City based photographer who has been photographing architecture for 5 years. You can check out Levi’s Instagram @leviwellsphoto.

Michelle Äärlaht

Michelle Äärlaht is a Swedish photographer based in Oslo, Norway. Michelle has been photographing architecture for just 1 year. You can follow her on Instagram @michelleaarlaht.

Pekka Lähteenmäki

Pekka Lähteenmäki is a photographer from Helsinki. Pekka has been photographing architecture for just 1 year. You can find his Instagram @arcphotopekka.

Sebastian Grundgeir

Sebastian Grundgeir is an architect and photographer in Zurich. He has been shooting architecture for 3 years. Check out Sebastian’s Instagram @sebgg_photo.