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Master of Photography finale sends contestants to European capitals

other · 2026-05-05

The finale of Sky Arte's talent show Master of Photography airs on September 8, 2016. Four remaining contestants will travel to four European capitals to capture the changing faces of the continent using analog cameras with limited black-and-white film. The jury includes Oliviero Toscani, Rut Blees Luxemburg, and Simon Frederick, with host Isabella Rossellini. Guest artist David LaChapelle will be in studio for the winner's announcement. The show has featured amateur and professional photographers tackling themes like landscape, portrait, and nude.

Key facts

  • Finale airs Thursday, September 8, 2016.
  • Four contestants travel to four European capitals.
  • They must use analog cameras with limited black-and-white film.
  • Jury: Oliviero Toscani, Rut Blees Luxemburg, Simon Frederick.
  • Host: Isabella Rossellini.
  • Guest artist: David LaChapelle.
  • Contestants are amateur and professional photographers.
  • Themes: landscape, portrait, nude.

Entities

Artists

  • Oliviero Toscani
  • Rut Blees Luxemburg
  • Simon Frederick
  • Isabella Rossellini
  • David LaChapelle

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Europe

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