Carinthian photo artist shines: State competition shows creative diversity!
The state photo competition 2025 in Carinthia shows the variety of photography. Price ceremonies appreciate creativity and technical perfection.

Carinthian photo artist shines: State competition shows creative diversity!
Today, September 5, 2025, the state photo competition in Carinthia is recognized, which impressively shows diversity and creativity in photography. The submissions stretched over various categories, including commercial, portrait, sports and report. The work was assessed in terms of technical perfection, creativity, originality and the feeling for the right moment. The jury, consisting of experienced photographers, emphasized the relevance of artistic design and emotional address.
A total of three places were awarded in nine categories. In the Commercial area, Ramona Steiner was able to take first place, followed by Gert Perauer and Maria Wawrzyniak. The illustration category was led by Kevin Sattler, while Birgit Mörtl won in the nature/landscape category. The winners in the different categories are:
Winner of the state photo competition
category | 1st place | 2nd place | 3. Square |
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Commercial | Ramona Steiner | Gert Perauer | Maria Wawrzyniak |
illustration | Kevin Sattler | Anna Lena Neuwirth | Ramona Steiner |
Nature/Landscape | Daniel Trippolt | Birgit Mörtl | Katrin Hafner |
Wildlife | Peter Rass | Anna Lena Neuwirth | Maria Wawrzyniak |
Creative portrait | Anna Gabriele Real | Bianca Puschl | Katrin Hafner |
Natural portrait | Birgit Mörtl | Anna Lena Neuwirth | Michael Mischitz |
Wedding | Roman Huditsch | Daniel Trippolt | Tanja Pfleger |
sport | Gert Perauer | Kevin Sattler | Daniel Trippolt |
report | Michael Mischitz | Birgit Mörtl | Anita Gabriela Rebernik |
Another important step in the context of the competition is the upcoming federal prize of professional photography. The top 10 each category for this prestigious price is selected from the numerous submissions. Awards like these represent a valuable opportunity for photographers to present their work to a wider audience and to promote their career.
The importance of photography competitions
Photography competitions, such as the state photo competition, offer photographers many opportunities. According to BlickreFlex.de, they enable it to find recognition and pass on the artistic perspective. In addition, such competitions promote the career of photographers by offering the opportunity to win prices and exhibitions.
Worldwide, numerous renowned competitions take place that are characterized by the presentation of the best photographs. Top -class awards such as the World Press Photo Contest or the Sony World Photography Awards are known for offering both professional and aspiring photographers.
Overall, this competition shows that photography is not only an art form, but also a way to capture emotions and perspectives. The successful participation and the outstanding performance of the photographers in Carinthia reflect this passion.