NPG Award Shortlist

The shortlist for the National Portrait Gallery's Photographic Portrait Prize has been announced. Competing for the £12,000 award are Jonathan Torgovnik, Michelle Sank, David Stewart and Julieta Sans. The stark composition of Jonathan Torgovnik's photo of rape-victim Joseline Ingabire makes it look more like a painting than a photo. To me it seems the obvious winner, although Julieta Sans' photo of her friend Lucila must count as one of the most relaxed, informal portraits I've ever seen. Nice legs too. Click the title link to make your own choice.