WINNERS of the 2024 SmokeNINJA Portrait Contest

"I really like how the photographer made the empty space around the model look busy utilizing the SmokeNINJA, but still make her the main subject of the photo. The lighting is also adding the perfect mood to the whole photo." — Daniel Do

"The love the effort! It's a very well prepared photo. The body painting is fantastic and the expression is totally outstanding. And giving a color gel on the smoke to enhance it like a fire, it's a mind-blowing idea and again, it's never been easy to control the smoke and blend it with the talent gesture & expression. Congratulations! You nailed it." — Martha Suherman

"This photo is a brilliant display of creativity. The use of smoke combined with the skull's imagery creates an intriguing and captivating vibe. The black background perfectly complements the composition, drawing attention to the intricate details. The smoke delicately resting on the hat adds a touch of sophistication. Overall, a masterful piece that showcases both technical skill and artistic vision." — Simone Ferretti

"Sometimes just a tiny bit of atmosphere goes a long way, and this submission is one great example. In this frame we see a backlight shining into the room; the subtle use of haze made the sunlight softer and gave an unexpected aura of “warmth” to the frame, which pairs perfectly well with the “warmth” in the peaceful bonding of the man and child during their reading session. Great storytelling, beautiful work." — PMI Team

"In the age of Social media, the art of photography has now also become a performance. Tom in this submission completely embraces this idea and turns his act of creation into a show for his viewers. Luring the audience with the overall red vibes in his studio, he invites us to his First person view as he paints smoke on the subject like a paintbrush. Finally, he pays it off with the displays of the results he created, which was stunning and satisfying to watch. A well deserved Viral award winner." — PMI Team