For the 6th year in a row, the Lucie Awards will commence on Monday, Oct.20th.
For the second year, the famous Lincoln Center will host the event, and the masters of photography will be properly honored.
Being surrounded by their peers, and admirers, honorees will be presented the Lucie Statue, a new standard in excellene .

Hossein Farmani, started this awards show years ago, out of love and a passion for the art of photography.

Their Mission ?

To salute the achievements of the world’s finest photographers, to discover new and emerging talent and to promote the appreciation of photography.

Here is a list of this years honorees”
Lifetime Achievement
Gianni Berengo Gardin

Achievement in Fashion
Patrick Demarchelier

Achievement in Sports
John Iacono

Achievement in Documentary
Josef Koudelka

Achievement in Portraiture
Herman Leonard

Achievement in Photojournalism
Susan Meiselas

Achievement in Fine Art
Richard Misrach

Achievement in Advertising
Erwin Olaf

Humanitarian Award
Sara Terry
The Aftermath Project

Spotlight Award
Visa Pour L’Image Festival

The world does see, and with the Lucies, the masters work is now honored, and shared by a broader audience.
Thanks Mr. Farmani, for celebrating the greats with the respect they deserve..

Cheers to THAT!

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