On 12 September we raced through Amsterdam together, one day with four themes and one rule: for each theme, a series of three photographs that build one idea.
The checkpoints on one route through the city, with the themes revealed along the way.
- From 10:00CP1 · StartMuseumpleinRegistration, then Theme 1: Falling apart
- 12:30-13:30CP2Playground, Servaes NoutstraatThemes 2 and 3: Almost happy and Not my problem
- 15:00-16:00CP3Behind Brouwerij 't IJTheme 4: Somewhere else
- 18:00-19:00CP4 · FinishOedipus BrewingFinal check-in and a cold beer
Bram Busink
Best Photographer
Best Theme 1 · Falling apart · Jury favourite, picked by all three jurors
€250 cash · Angelbird PRO storage card · Saal Digital €100 voucher · Capture One for one year
After the themes were given, I started looking for an original approach. When I photograph, I look for stories with a human element. In general, I am really attracted to colour, light, and reflections. In the final selection, I found a harmony between all these elements.
Niels van de Laar
Best Theme twice: Almost happy and Somewhere else
€150 cash · Albelli €100 voucher · Saal Digital €100 voucher
Mechteld van Kessel
€100 cash · Photofacts Academy for one year · Saal Digital €100 voucher · Angelbird USB-C 4.0 Solid Flex cable
Best Theme
Three photographers judged every series.
Bas
LosekootAmsterdam photographer · urban behaviour
I photographed extensively in the streets of Amsterdam myself, and know the city by heart, and yet, these series created during the race were shot in some interesting locations I have never seen before.
Dougie
WallaceScottish photographer · long-form documentary
What stood out was how the photographers developed an idea and carried it through the work. The strongest entries had a clear concept, but left room for humour, ambiguity and unexpected details, giving the pictures something beyond their immediate visual appeal.
Giedo
van der ZwanStreet photographer · ShootLikeaLocal
I’m not exactly sure what it is, but there seems to be a kind of “soul” to this event. And you can feel it in the work of every single participant.
In the racers’ words.
It was such a freaking enriching experience to discover the city in such a challenging and unexpected way. I loved every minute of it. Count me in for all your next races, I'm a huge fan!
BartIt's always great to visit Amsterdam as a non-tourist. Hunting weird corners, random encounters, urban oddities and beautiful bits of chaos. Turning the whole city into our playground.
SiebeIt was falling apart when I was almost happy, but I decided it was not my problem and went somewhere else.
ConnieI loved being part of this edition, it was a great mixture of fun, effort and unexpected visual results.
BramGreat race in a dynamic city. The themes made me look differently for a day.
IngridFinished my first photo race and it will certainly not be the last!
YordiA good and a fun way to meet people with common interest.
LidyaBlisters and stiff legs, but it was so worth it. See you next year.
JeroenNice way to get out from the photography comfort zone.
CharithChallenging themes, great atmosphere.
JanSee you somewhere (else?) next year!
SylviaThanks for organizing the UPR Amsterdam. I enjoyed the race.
InekeI had a great day!
BeaCan't wait till next year!
Geert
The race day in photographs.
With thanks to our partners.
Thank you, Amsterdam.