Special “Scanning” Category

“Scan and digitize your images captured on film!” has been the motto of the 2022 “Photographer of the Year” competition, which is existing in the Czech Republic and Slovakia for 23 years. Numerous photographers have entered their great artworks and now the winners have been announced. FotoVideo, the largest Czech photo magazine, is organizer of the competition. Together with FotoVideo, LaserSoft Imaging has set up the special “Scanning” category and has supported the competition with a large number of prizes.

Over the last few weeks, the top-class jury has selected the most beautiful photos from a few hundred entries. The jury for the competition included:

• Michaela Sýkorová – professional photographer, long-time judge of the “Photographer of the Year” competition

• František Hrabal – professional photographer, long-time judge of the “Photographer of the Year” competition

• Petr Šálek – professional photographer, expert advisor on scanning techniques

• Rudolf Stáhlich – editor-in-chief of the FotoVideo magazine

We would like to congratulate all winners and thank all attendees for their great interest and numerous participation.

More information and all photos submitted can be found on the FotoVideo website: