Serena Ho

06/01/2026

I’ve written a short note about a recent publication that values slowness and close observation.

VOSTOK is an independent South Korean art and photography magazine produced by 보스토크 프레스 Vostok Press. This issue brings together visual and written work around the idea of an unknown day and includes words and images from my long-term project, Utopia Broadcasting.

The piece is now live on my blog for anyone who would like to read: https://www.serenavsworld.com/featured-in-vostok-52-an-unknown-day/

VOSTOK 52 is available through 알라딘 (aladin).

A quiet look at Serena Ho’s photographic work featured in VOSTOK 52: An Unknown Day, a South Korean art and photography publication shaped by observation and place.

03/12/2025

I’ve written something new about the quiet, unseen side of photography competitions. If you’ve ever wondered what happens inside the jury room, you can read it here:

Photographer and juror Serena Ho reveals the behind-the-scenes process of evaluating photographs, selecting winners and shaping the future of photographic art.

02/09/2025

Photographer of the Year, presented by Ted's Cameras, is the largest competition of its kind for amateur photographers in Australia and New Zealand.

👉 Nine categories
😁 $28,000 prize pool, including $10,000 in cash
✌️ Winning images exhibited in Sydney in 2026
🙏 Top images printed in AP magazine

Enter now: https://www.photographeroftheyear.com.au/

Image: 2025 entrant Tori Savage, Keeper of the Reef.

A huge thanks to our sponsors Kudos Cameras, ILFORD, PhotobookShop, GIGABYTE, AORUS, Retouch4me:, Billingham, Jobo and Cura.

20/05/2025

🌍📸 Calling all nature photographers: from seasoned pros to curious newcomers!

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve joined the jury for the Nature & Humans Photography Contest 2025, a global competition exploring the complex and beautiful relationship between people and the planet.

With 14 categories ranging from conservation storytelling to abstract creative work, this is your chance to share the way you see the world and why it matters.

🗓️ Entries open May 24 and close September 1, 2025.
🌐 Submit your work: https://natureandhumans.com
📖 Read more about my role and what makes this contest unique:
👉 https://www.serenavsworld.com/nature-humans-photography-contest-2025-serena-ho-joins-jury/

Let your lens speak for the planet 🌱✨

Serena Ho joins the jury for the 2025 Nature & Humans Photo Contest - 14 categories exploring conservation, wildlife and creativity. Open until Sept 1.

15/05/2025

I’m so grateful to have been part of The Landscape Awards 2025 again with Australian Photography magazine. Judging over 2,000 entries from such talented photographers was an inspiring experience. Knowing that the competition raised over $5K for conservation makes it even more meaningful.

Thank you to everyone who entered and shared a piece of the world through your lens 💛

I’ve written a short reflection on the experience here:
👉 https://www.serenavsworld.com/the-landscape-awards-2025-australian-photography-magazine/

Serena Ho shares her experience judging The Landscape Awards 2025, celebrating 2000+ entries and over $5K raised for the Australian Conservation Foundation.

14/05/2025

Just wrapped up an incredible experience as part of the jury for the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025!

We reviewed nearly 25,000 entries (yes, really!) and somehow still managed to laugh our way through it. From passionate debates to funny moments with the team, it was inspiring, eye-opening and just plain fun.

Read more about what made it so memorable:
👉 https://www.serenavsworld.com/honoured-to-be-a-part-of-the-gdt-jury-for-2025/

GDT Gesellschaft für Naturfotografie e.V.

Honoured to be a part of the 2025 GDT Jury! We reviewed nearly 25,000 entries for the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year. What an unforgettable experience!

13/05/2025

I’m honoured to have been part of the jury once again for The Landscape Awards 2025 presented by Camera House!

A huge congratulations to the winners! Your images stood out in the exceptionally strong field of over 2000 entries. The quality, creativity and thought behind each submission made the judging process both rewarding and incredibly difficult.

Thank you to everyone who shared their work. It’s always a privilege to be a witness to such dedication to the craft of photography and to the landscapes that inspire you.

Australian Photography magazine

We're delighted and honoured to share the winners and runners-up of The Landscape Awards 2025.

11/05/2025

It was a lot of fun to be on the jury panel for European Wildlife Photographer of the Year!

Loved hanging out with this amazing team and seeing so much fantastic work. Thanks for having me, GDT Gesellschaft für Naturfotografie e.V.!

The jury had a fantastic time reviewing nearly 25,000 entries for this year’s edition of the EUROPEAN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2025.

📆 Winners will be notified starting May 19, and all awarded images will be unveiled on October 24 during the award ceremony at the International Nature Photography Festival in Lünen.

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Die Jury hatte sehr viel Freude, die fast 25.000 Einsendungen zur diesjährigen Ausgabe des EUROPEAN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2025 zu sichten.

📆 Die Gewinner*innen werden ab dem 19. Mai benachrichtigt. Alle ausgezeichneten Bilder werden am 24. Oktober bei der Preisverleihung im Rahmen des Internationalen Naturfotofestivals in Lünen präsentiert.

08/05/2025

Made it to Berlin early this morning. Looking forward to discussing all of the work we’ve seen so far in this competition!

Today the jury — Rosamund Kidman Cox, Serena Ho, Agorastos Papatsanis, Bruno D'Amicis Wildlife Photography & Aaron Gekoski, Environmental Photojournalist — will meet to determine the 25th EUROPEAN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR.

This fantastic shot by Agorastos Papatsanis of a mushroom releasing its spores was a winning image in .

We‘ll keep you posted about the process.

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Heute trifft sich die Jury, bestehend aus Rosamund Kidman Cox, Serena Ho, Agorastos Papatsanis, Bruno D'Amicis & Aaron Gekoski, um in den nächsten Tagen, den 25. EUROPÄISCHEN NATURFOTOGRAFEN DES JAHRES zu bestimmen.

Dieses fantastische Bild von Agorastos, das einen Pilz bei der Sporenfreisetzung zeigt, war eines der Siegerbilder im .

Wir halten euch über den Prozess auf dem Laufenden.

25/03/2025

It's been a while... 😉

Here's my first article for 2025. I hope you'll be able to feel a little bit more inspired this year and that you'll find your path again in photography if you've been feeling a little bit lost.

Learning to see is one of nature photography’s best-kept secrets. Capture the essence of the environment rather than focusing on equipment and settings.

07/02/2025

Excited to be on the jury for the Australian Landscape Awards this year!

Presented by Camera House, the awards celebrate the best landscape photographers in Australia and New Zealand, with an incredible prize pool worth over $25,000. Plus, $2 from every entry goes to the Australian Conservation Foundation to help protect our wildlife, bush, and beaches.

Can’t wait to see all the amazing entries!

📸 Enter now at www.thelandscapeawards.com.au

Australian Photography magazine
Camera House