TheFourthFocus VP Newsletter #117
ICYMI, here are the results of The Virtual Photography Awards // 2025
THE VIRTUAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS // 2025
The Virtual Photography Awards attracted 3,200 entries in 2025, captured in more than 300 software titles and submitted across 7 thematic categories designed to inspire and challenge creators.
With support from major gaming and media brands, the awards continue to serve as the leading celebration of the modern art of virtual & in-game photography, showcasing of the outstanding creative talent of digital artists around the globe.
VIRTUAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR // HARY G
Through the commanding use of subjects, lighting, and shadows, the overall winner and VIRTUAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR is Hary G (@Hary1495g).
These meticulously crafted images – captured in multiple titles including Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Ghost of Tsushima – also claimed top prizes in two of the thematic categories by delivering consistently evocative visual storytelling across a wide range of scenarios. The judges had particular praise for the originality and execution behind each creative concept, noting how the work stood out on both technical and emotional levels.
CATEGORY WINNERS
Get a closer look at the winners & runners-up along with comments from the winning photographers and some insights from the judging panel in my recent blog post or check out the results show below.
THE VP AWARDS // 2025 PRIZES
It was goodies galore for the winners and runners-up (2nd & 3rd) with each receiving an exciting prize bundle courtesy of this year’s supporting partners, including:
Limited edition hardware
Bespoke framed print & game
Digital games & magazines
Artbooks & more...
There’s still time to get you own display frame from Frame-A-Game. Check out the range now and get 10% off your next order with code ‘THEVPAWARDS’
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The Virtual Photography Awards will return: DEC 2026