The Denis Roussel Award
When :
Applications are accepted starting March 5th until June 27th.
Who is this for?
The Denis Roussel Award is open to all photographers whose work is based on the historical/alternative photographic processes, including silver gelatin. All work must be made by the person submitting.
No AI work is permited due to future copywrite questions.
What you need to apply.
A portfolio of seven well edited images and a written statement. In your statement please tell us about the work you are submitting. No more than two paragraphs please.
One applicant will be chosen for the Denis Roussel Award by our guest juror based on a portfolio of work and a written statement. There is also an Rfotofolio Award. There is no fee to enter, but if you would like to make a donation of any amount, you help support the Rfotofolio Grants.
Self-portrait © Denis Roussel
About Denis Roussel
If you where lucky enough to have a conversation with Denis or to be a student of his you knew how much Denis loved photography. He was always willing to share his knowledge with others.
Denis worked on projects where even the compost bin was his muse, showing us that there is beauty everywhere. His landscapes and portraits have been an inspiration to many.
He was an educator as well as a gifted artist.
In 2017, Denis lost his battle with cancer. All of us lost the pleasure of seeing new work and learning from this creative and resourceful artist. His work and generous spirit inspires us and is the foundation of the Denis Roussel Award
To learn more about Denis Roussel please visit his page at Denis Roussel.
Why the Denis Roussel Award
We wanted in some small way help continue his legacy and to highlight the work of artist that work in historical processes. The Denis Roussel Award was established in 2018.
Thank you
Thank you to Rachel Wilson-Roussel and family for your encouragement and support.
Thank you Josephine Sacabo for your support of the Denis Roussel Award.
Thank you Denis for your inspiration.
The stars are out tonight……
Thank you to the following individuals and businesses for your support of the Denis Roussel Award and Rfotofolio.
Carol Boss and Hahnemühle paper.
Mark Nelson and Precision Digital Negative.
Bostick & Sullivan for a two hundred-dollar gift certificate.
Christopher James for his donation of a portfolio review.
Josephine Sacabo and Luna Press.
If you would like to make a donation to the Denis Roussel Award please us our paypal button below.
To find our books on the Denis Roussel Awards and more click on image below.
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Past recipients of the Denis Roussel Award.
2018 Luther Gerlach
2019 Tina Rowe
2020 Lesha Rodriguez
2021 Diana Bloomfield
2022 Henri Blommers
Jurors
2020 -2023 Christopher James
2019 Jesseca Ferguson
2018 Jill Enfield
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