{"id":29157,"date":"2023-09-07T10:20:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T08:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbanphotoawards.com\/?p=29157"},"modified":"2025-09-25T16:07:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:07:23","slug":"krzysztof-bednarskis-parisian-night-stories-project-wins-the-first-edition-of-the-urban-press-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbanphotoawards.com\/en\/krzysztof-bednarskis-parisian-night-stories-project-wins-the-first-edition-of-the-urban-press-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Krzysztof Bednarski’s “Parisian Night Stories” project wins the first edition of the URBAN Press Award"},"content":{"rendered":"

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URBAN Photo Awards announces the winner of the very first edition of the URBAN Press Award<\/strong>. Krzysztof Bednarski<\/strong> has won the jury with his project Parisian Night Stories<\/strong><\/em>. The Polish author will be published by the best specialized press in the field of photography and awarded with many other prizes (list below).<\/p>\n


\nThe winning project<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Here are the author’s words on Parisian Night Stories<\/strong><\/em>:<\/p>\n

“Parisian Night Stories embarks on a visual journey through the pulsating heart of Paris after dark. The candid moments encapsulate the essence of nocturnal Paris, a vibrant pot of energy. Night wanderers, dreamers and adventurers, all intertwined by the rich cultural heritage and artistic legacy of the city. <\/em>From the buzzing caf\u00e9s of Montmartre to the jazz clubs of Saint-Germain, Parisian nightlife has played an influential role in shaping artistic movements. From laughter to romance, the series attempts to capture the spirit of the pulsating Parisian nightlife.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

Paris, 2022 (*no AI used)”\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n


\nAbout the author<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Krzysztof Bednarski<\/strong><\/a> is a visual storyteller with a background in branding and motion design. A self-taught Polish documentarian who didn\u2019t turn his focus fully to photography till the mid-2010s. Following his fascination with urban settings, his work revolves around a minimal aesthetic. His carefully constructed compositions are a visual investigation of people’s relationship with their surroundings.<\/p>\n

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A special thank you goes to our URBAN Press Award 2023 jury<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Christ\u00e8le Harrouk<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Architect \u2013 Urban Designer \u2013 Managing Editor of\u00a0ArchDaily<\/a><\/strong>
\nFederica Berzioli<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Editorial coordinator of\u00a0IL FOTOGRAFO<\/strong><\/a>
\nMichael Nguyen<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Editor-in-chief of the online photography and art magazine\u00a0Tagree<\/a><\/strong>
\nPedro Anza<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Editor of\u00a0Cuartoscuro<\/a><\/strong>
\nPhilippe Litzler<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Editor-in-chief of\u00a0OPENEYE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Prize list<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2013 500 \u20ac Amazon Gift Card<\/strong>
\n\u2013\u00a0Fujifilm INSTAX Link Wide printer<\/strong>.
\n\u2013\u00a01 Stroppa<\/strong> photo camera strap
\n\u2013 An invitation as guest of honor to Trieste Photo Days 2023<\/a>,<\/strong> including
\na two-night stay for two, in order to attend the award ceremony
\n\u2013 An invitation to\u00a0URBAN 2023 Gala Dinner<\/strong>\u00a0at Trieste Photo Days 2023<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Online and photo book publication of the project
\n\u2013 Publication in specialized photography magazines
\n\u2013 Trophy + Medal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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