Meet the Jury
Neil Dankoff
Neil is a Canadian fine art photographer with a degree from McGill University in Film and Communications. Neil continually travels the world in an effort to build his photography portfolio. He currently owns and operates Kandy Gallery’s five locations across North America which display his large format, limited edition photographs.
Stephanie Newell
Stephanie is the Senior Public Relations and Brand Manager at 500px. She works directly with photographers from all over the world to help bring exposure to their work. Stephanie has created and judged countless photography competitions on behalf of 500px. In addition, she also works closely with other brands to provide photographers with unique opportunities to showcase their work, such as photos featured on billboards, gallery shows, and even beer cans.
Rhiannon Marquez
Rhiannon is the Community Manager and Marketing Coordinator at 500px. She has always had a passion for supporting creatives to tell their stories, with her own fine art background working as a freelance photographer in Toronto. The mind behind the spotlight series and a fierce advocate for highlighting creative talent, she works to provide opportunities for photographers to be rewarded for their work and recognized on a global scale.
Seth Macey
Seth is a wildlife and landscape photographer. Seth spends the vast majority of his time behind the lens immersed in nature, learning the land, researching, and tracking animal subjects. He is also the co-host of the Photographer Mindset Podcast where photographers in leadership roles are invited to come on the show and share ways in which listeners can build their mental fortitude, develop out of the box thinking strategies, and work smarter towards their own versions of success in photography.
Aaron Mannes
Aaron Mannes is a nature and wildlife photographer currently residing in Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA. Aaron is constantly in the field refining his photography skills and innovating his approach behind the lens. His images aim to best highlight the authenticity of the wild and its inhabitants. Aaron is also the co-host of the Photographer Mindset Podcast and the co-founder of the marketing and content creation agency Shutter Team 6ix.
Julia Wimmerlin
Julia Wimmerlin is a Ukrainian-born photographer living in Switzerland. Before making the switch to photography, Julia had a 15 year career in international marketing. today, she regularly pulls from her marketing experience when constructing a successful image. Her specialty is…diversity. She loves photography as a whole and will alwas bring something personal whether it’s a portrait or a travel shot. Her strength is her creative approach combined with true emotions.