{"id":180857,"date":"2025-09-30T20:30:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T20:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/180857\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T20:30:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T20:30:14","slug":"25-of-the-best-analog-photos-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/180857\/","title":{"rendered":"25 of the Best Analog Photos of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/analog-sparks-2025-featured.jpg\" alt=\"A collage of three images: legs emerging from a calm lake, an empty modern subway platform with two people, and a snowy mountain peak above the clouds.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"840\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-818331\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The Analog Sparks 2025 International Film Photography Awards celebrate analog photography as a medium and elevate the best film photographers worldwide. <\/p>\n<p>Founded by photographer R\u00e9ka K\u00f3ti, the creator of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/analog_sparks\/?hl=en\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener nofollow\">@analog_sparks<\/a> community on Instagram and corresponding exhibition series, the Analog Sparks International Film Photography Awards is dedicated to analog photography and focused on giving enthusiastic, talented film shooters the chance to showcase their work on a global stage. With professional, amateur, and student classes, as well as eight categories, there is something for everyone. In this year\u2019s competition, photographers from more than 60 countries worldwide entered nearly 2,000 photos shot on film. <\/p>\n<p> Analog Sparks Photographer of the Year \u2014 P\u00e9ter Varsics  <\/p>\n<p>Hungarian photographer P\u00e9ter Varsics was named the Analog Sparks Photographer of the Year for his image, \u201cGhost of Pannenhuis.\u201d The cinematic, beautifully toned photo shows an older man and a young child in the otherwise empty eponymous Pannenhuis subway station in Brussels, Belgium. <\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ghost-of-pannenhuis-1-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"A man and a child stand on a modern, empty subway platform with orange circular ceiling lights and matching orange bench seats. The station has a futuristic design and an overall symmetrical appearance.\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818305\"  \/>\u2018Ghost of Pannenhuis\u2019 by P\u00e9ter Varsics (Hungary) \u2014 Grand Prize Winner, Analog Sparks Photographer of the Year | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards Discovery of the Year \u2014 Rachel Jump  <\/p>\n<p>Photographer Rachel Jump, a student at the University of New Mexico, has been named the \u201cAnalog Sparks Discovery of the Year\u201d for her poignant black-and-white portrait, \u201cEveryone is Icarus.\u201d <\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rachel-Jump-800x640.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white photo of two people lying close together on a bed, heads touching, looking relaxed and peaceful. One person wears a fuzzy sweater, the other a button-up shirt. Light flares softly in the image.\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818277\"  \/>\u2018Everyone is Icarus\u2019 by Rachel Jump (USA, University of New Mexico) \u2014 Analog Sparks Discovery of the Year | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards<br \/>\n Major Winners  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bill-Hao-800x578.jpg\" alt=\"Black-and-white photo of a dramatic, jagged mountain rising above a dense pine forest and a calm river or lake, with clouds streaking across the sky, creating a moody and timeless atmosphere.\" width=\"800\" height=\"578\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818299\"  \/>\u2018Rocky Mountains On Wetplate Collodion\u2019 by Bill Hao (Canada) \u2014 Technique Photographer of the Year | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kyle-Hoffman-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white photo of a single large flower with broad leaves and a textured, cone-shaped center on a tall stem, set against a plain background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818286\"  \/>\u2018Waratah\u2019 by Kyle Hoffmann (Australia) \u2014 Fine Art Photographer of the Year | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nuno-Serrao-638x800.jpg\" alt=\"A person is upside down in the water, with only their legs sticking out above the surface, set against a backdrop of mountains and a hazy sky.\" width=\"638\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818281\"  \/>\u2018Icebergs\u2019 by Nuno Serr\u00e3o (Portugal) \u2014 Gold Winner in Fine Art\/Conceptual | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Toby-Binder-800x598.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman with a thoughtful expression stands in a crowd, draping a denim jacket over her head. She wears a floral-patterned top, and the scene is set on a city street in black and white.\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818273\"  \/>\u2018Youth of Belfast\u2019 by Toby Binder (Germany) \u2014 Human Photographer of the Year | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Matteo-Gallucci-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"Two men box on a city street; one stands tall and extends a punch while the other crouches to dodge, both wearing boxing gloves and athletic gear. Scaffolding and buildings are visible in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818284\"  \/>\u2018If These Streets Could Have Talk\u2019 by Matteo Gallucci (Italy) \u2014 Lifestyle Photographer of the Year | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hengki-Koentjoro-800x609.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white photo of a cascading waterfall flowing over dark, jagged rocks, with soft, misty water creating a smooth, silky effect. The background shows rocky cliffs and sparse vegetation.\" width=\"800\" height=\"609\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818292\"  \/>\u2018Gibbon Falls\u2019 by Hengki Koentjoro (Indonesia) \u2014 Nature Photographer of the Year | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Daria-Troitskaia-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"Three people are walking in front of a brightly lit background, their bodies silhouetted in shadow. Their poses suggest motion, and the image has a dramatic, artistic feel with strong contrasts in lighting.\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818297\"  \/>\u2018Crazy Horse Paris\u2019 by Daria Troitskaia (Italy) \u2014 Photojournalism Photographer of the Year | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards<br \/>\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yu-Hsuan-Chang-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"A person with bright orange hair, floral hair accessories, and visible tattoos sits on a beach towel, holding a large glass jug. They wear a black outfit and white sneakers, with sand and sea in the background.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818270\"  \/>\u2018G-Book \u5973\u5b50\u518a \u2014 Not Only One Way Beauty\u2019 by Yu Hsuan Chang (Taiwan) \u2014 ZInes and Photo Book Photographer of the Year | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards Additional Selected Winners  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/buildings-winner-analog-sparks-2025-800x797.jpg\" alt=\"A leafless tree stands against smooth, curved beige walls under a clear blue sky, casting shadows on the building\u2019s surface.\" width=\"800\" height=\"797\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818302\"  \/>\u2018Babel\u2019 by Rose Shoshana (Mexico) \u2014 Gold Winner in Architecture\/Buildings | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Y-Hanson-536x800.jpg\" alt=\"A hand silhouette is superimposed over a vibrant city scene filled with colorful neon signs and Japanese characters, creating a layered, visually striking effect.\" width=\"536\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818271\"  \/>\u2018Cacophony\u2019 by Yvonne Hanson (Canada) \u2014 2nd Place in Architecture \/ Gold Winner in Cityscapes | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/analog-sparks-sea-gold-800x633.jpg\" alt=\"Calm, dark blue water with gentle, evenly spaced ripples extends to the horizon, blending into a pale, hazy sky. The overall scene is minimalistic and tranquil.\" width=\"800\" height=\"633\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818328\"  \/>\u2018Song of the Sea\u2019 by Tom Beldam (UK) \u2014 Gold Winner in Nature\/Sea | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/layers-of-gotham-analog-sparks-2025-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white photo of tall buildings in a city, showing a mix of architectural styles and details, with shadows and smoke rising from a rooftop in the background.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818303\"  \/>\u2018Layers of Gotham\u2019 by Piotr Darecki (Germany) \u2014 Silver Winner in Architecture\/Cityscapes | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/analog-sparks-experimental-bronze-664x800.jpg\" alt=\"A partially obscured photo of a smiling person\u2019s face, covered by irregular, peeling dark material that reveals only portions of the mouth, teeth, and one eye, creating a textured, layered effect.\" width=\"664\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818306\"  \/>\u2018Looking Up At You, Looking Down On Me\u2019 by Cali M. Banks (USA) \u2014 Bronze Winner in Fine Art\/Experimental | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/analog-sparks-where-we-belong-800x541.jpg\" alt=\"View through a window with white and red striped curtains, showing a birch tree with white bark and sparse yellow leaves outside against a background of dark green foliage.\" width=\"800\" height=\"541\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818307\"  \/>\u2018Where We Belong\u2019 by Anne Therese Falck (Norway) \u2014 Silver Winner in Human\/Other | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards<br \/>\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/analog-sparks-nature-graeme-purdy-800x265.jpg\" alt=\"A narrow channel of water winds through an icy, frozen landscape toward snow-covered mountains under a pastel-colored sky at sunset or sunrise.\" width=\"800\" height=\"265\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818308\"  \/>\u2018Arctic Expedition\u2019 by Graeme Prudy (UK) \u2014 Gold Winner in Nature\/Seasons | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/interiors-analog-sparks-silver-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"A cozy, modern cafe with warm yellow walls, arched alcoves, and marble tables. Sunlight streams through large windows, casting dramatic shadows on the empty chairs and walls.\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818313\"  \/>\u2018Panos\u2019 by Tom Clabots (Belgium) \u2014 Silver Winner in Architecture\/Interiors | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/portrait-of-flower-analog-sparks-625x800.jpg\" alt=\"A single dark purple tulip with green leaves casts a soft blue shadow on a pale background, creating a minimalist and artistic composition.\" width=\"625\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818309\"  \/>\u2018Portrait of Flower\u2019 by Yoshiyuki Onaya (Japan) \u2014 Bronze Winner in Nature\/Plant | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/instant-film-analog-sparks-2025-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"A grayscale drawing of a raised hand reaching toward a blue bird. A red thread connects the hand to the bird, symbolizing a link or connection between them. The background is textured white paper.\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818310\"  \/>\u2018Freedom\u2019 by Vladimir Borele (Kazakhstan) \u2014 Gold Winner in Technique\/Instant | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/analog-sparks-bronze-human-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"People are sitting and working outside a building with several closed doors; some are washing or preparing food, while others are socializing or working near a basket and metal containers on the ground.\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818327\"  \/>\u2018Lazy Afternoon in Kirtipur\u2019 by Sonia Costa (Italy) \u2014 Bronze Winner in Human\/Candid | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/film-soup-winner-analog-sparks-555x800.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white image of rough, textured volcanic rock with small, glowing pink specks scattered across the surface, creating a striking contrast against the dark, rugged landscape.\" width=\"555\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818311\"  \/>\u2018Dream State\u2019 by Kelly Ciurej (USA) \u2014 Gold Winner in Technique\/Film Soup | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abstract-analog-sparks-2025-800x528.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract black and white image with overlapping circles, curved and straight white lines, and soft gradients, creating a sense of depth and motion. A small bright sphere appears at the center.\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818316\"  \/>\u2018Null Matter\u2019 by Anna Melnikova (Belarus) \u2014 Silver Winner in Fine Art\/Abstract | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards<br \/>\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/analog-sparks-portrait-silver-782x800.jpg\" alt=\"A person in a white shirt leans on a balcony railing, looking thoughtful while overlooking rooftops and buildings in a softly blurred, sunlit cityscape.\" width=\"782\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818325\"  \/>\u2018Rencontres\u2019 by Katalin Sz\u00e1raz (France) \u2014 Silver Winner in Human\/Portrait | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/montblanc-landscape-silver-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"Snow-covered mountain peaks rise above a dense layer of clouds, with rugged rocky formations visible in the foreground and background under a clear sky.\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-818312\"  \/>\u2018Mont Blanc Above the Clouds\u2019 by Fabio Menino (Italy) \u2014 Silver Winner in Nature\/Landscapes | Analog Sparks 2025 International Analog Photography Awards <\/p>\n<p>There are gold, silver, and bronze winners across all eight major categories, as well as numerous subcategories. <\/p>\n<p>NSFW Warning: Please note that some of the winning images feature nudity. <\/p>\n<p>All winners are available to view on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.analogsparksawards.com\/winner\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener nofollow\">Analog Sparks\u2019 website<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Image credits: Analog Sparks. Individual photographers are credited in the captions.  <\/p>\n<p>      <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Analog Sparks 2025 International Film Photography Awards celebrate analog photography as a medium and elevate the best&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":180858,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[6861,91568,91569,76,354,355,49,48,23512,6806,356,75,1554,48053,91570,47932],"class_list":{"0":"post-180857","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-analog","9":"tag-analogphotography","10":"tag-analogsparks","11":"tag-arts","12":"tag-arts-and-design","13":"tag-artsanddesign","14":"tag-ca","15":"tag-canada","16":"tag-competition","17":"tag-contest","18":"tag-design","19":"tag-entertainment","20":"tag-film","21":"tag-filmphotography","22":"tag-internationalfilmphotographyawards","23":"tag-photocontest"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180857","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=180857"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180857\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/180858"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180857"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=180857"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}