Getting selected as a Red Bull Illume Finalist is no easy task. Let's look at the numbers from the last Red Bull Illume. You would be up against over 5,646 other photographers, sending in 34,624 images from 120 different countries, spread across 11 different categories.
That means the finalist images are truly the best of the best – striking photographs that burn themselves into the collective memory of the world at large.
At the Art Institute of Chicago, many of the world's most illustrious photographers, art directors, and photo editors gathered for the reveal of the 2016 Red Bull Illume Image Quest winners. With the top 50 images on display in open air outside the Art Institute, it was a truly an incredible to experience incredibly photography. Get a quick feel for it below.
Incredible images deserve to be seen. No photography contest does it better than Red Bull Illume Image Quest. Through partnerships with some of the world's most incredible cities, we bring stunning photography to the public eye.
All 55 finalist images of the Image Quest 2016 travel to capitals and cultural hubs across the world as part of a unique and stand alone photo exhibition. True to the theme of illumination, the images will be displayed on incredible 2x2 meter lightboxes.
As part of its entirely new indoor exhibit tour, Red Bull Illume is teaming up with international retail real estate specialist SES (Spar European Shopping Centers). In early 2018, the 55 finalist images of the Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2016 were displayed at a stunning indoor exhibition for the first time - illuminating the faces of thousands of daily visitors.
As of now, the indoor exhibition will continue its travels around Europe, bringing adventure and action sports photography to the forefront of the consumer retail world.
The reason for the incredible success of the first Red Bull Illume Image Quest, back in 2007? We gave a platform to an incredible community of athletes, adventurers and creators – on both sides of the lens – that let their efforts be seen for the incredible work that it was. To the right, pro skiers Angel Collinson, Johnny Colinson and Chris Davenport talk a little bit about what photography means to them as athletes. Turn the sound on to hear them speak from the heart.
A website for an event like Red Bull Illume isn't just your regular website. It's an exercise in complex data asset management, user experience, and community building. And that's not even getting technical.
One of the greatest things about Red Bull Illume? The stories behind the scenery. That means there's a ton of incredible content that needs an audience – we work with media and distribution partners to get those stories out there, and let photography and sports fans truly understand the work that goes into each image.
While there’s countless contests for photographers, few bring the diversity, quality and stunning imagery of Red Bull Illume. What began as a small idea has become one of the most anticipated photo contests on the planet – and we’re proud to call the project our own.
We’re full of ideas and ready for any challenge; no matter how big or small. Jump onboard and together we’ll make great things happen.
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