2023 American Photography 39

2023 American Photography 39

Considered from over 7,000 entries, the jury from American Photography SELECTED 443 images by a majority vote or better to appear in the book and represent the best pictures from 2022, including the work of senior Chloe Daniels and alumnus Raymond Alva.  

Additionally, students; Alissa Koretoff, Elizabeth Wahl, Jenna Beekhus, Karinna Krome, and Miguel Esparza were amongst 566 images that were CHOSEN by having received at least two votes from the jury and are, therefore, eligible to appear permanently online in The ARCHIVE – AI-AP’s exclusive online juried collection.

This year’s distinguished jury included: Maïa Booker, The Wall Street Journal; David Cooper, Freelance Photo Editor; Maura Friedman, National Geographic; Lauryn Hill, WIRED; Amy Kellner, The New York Times Magazine; Robert Miller, The Washington Post; Laura Oliverio, CNN; Amy Silverman, Airbnb; Allyson Torrisi, People; Karen Williams, Freelance Photo Director, and Producer; Andrea Wise, ProPublica; and Cengiz Yar, Rest of World.

SELECTED for the Book

CHOSEN for website

The AI-AP juried award annuals, offering high visibility and well-deserved recognition where it matters most, are still published in all their large-format, luxurious, hardcover glory, staying true to their founding principles of celebrating great photographers and illustrators, lavishly showcasing commissioned and personal work that's ahead of its time, while honoring the publications, creatives, and agencies responsible for assigning and utilizing the winning images. Students and schools are also celebrated right alongside established and emerging artists.

Founded in 1982 by a committee of esteemed illustrators and art directors, AI-AP was created as a direct alternative to other leading organizations and companies of the day who it was thought were not recognizing unconventional, "cutting-edge" work that was being produced by unheralded artists who were pushing the boundaries of commercial work. See history here.

The acclaimed AI-AP books, objects of beauty, and debate, published annually in November, are the first and foremost go-to resources for art directors, designers, photo editors, and art buyers who insist on assigning only the best original, thoughtful and compelling pictures.