Glory for faces: the best photo portraits of 2016 according to LensCulture

In the announcement of the results of the annual Portrait Awards 2016, the authors of LensCulture claim that portrait photography is something that touches people around the world. Why? Simply because people are interested in other people, and all without exception - from idols to passers-by on the street.

Photographers from over 100 countries submitted their strongest series and single shots to the competition. The winners were chosen by an international jury, whose composition can easily be called stellar: Anne Bourgeois-Vignon from Magnum Photos, LensCulture Editor-in-Chief Jim Kasper, Emma Bowkett, Iata Cannabrava and others.

(Total 15 photos)

Source: LensCulture

Rachel Cox, The Shining Ghost, Portrait Series Winner

The photographer documented the last years of her grandmother's life, who suffered from a terminal illness. The pictures were taken at moments when the heroine of the series was directly confronted with the manifestations of death: she spoke about this event or felt worse.

Ethan James Green, Young New Yorkers, Portrait Series Winner

Amanda James, Sweet Little Lies, Portrait Series Winner

This is a series about being a mother, wife and artist. Amanda documented her life and the everyday life of her family.

Justine Tjallinx, "Nude", winner in the category "Single photo"

Chris de Bode, Anoel, Single Photo Winner

Portrait taken by seven-year-old photographer Chris de Bode, who lives in a displaced persons camp.

Polly Braedan, UK, Jury's Choice

Roderick MacNicol, Australia, Jury's Choice

Mikaela Spurna, Czech Republic, jury's choice

Joek Oosterhof, Netherlands, jury's choice

Sander Troelsa, Netherlands, jury's choice

Ozy Greenway, Germany, Jury's Choice

Hanna Modig, Sweden, jury's choice

Barbara Peacock, USA, jury's choice