SAINT PETERSBURG PHOTO LAUREATE 2024

Christa Joyner Moody, originally from Texas, blends street photography with a profound exploration of humanity's essence. Her work reflects diverse cultural influences and spiritual insights, inviting viewers into intimate narratives. 

David Moreno is a photographer originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. With his candid photography, David ruminates on societal and individual identities, anxieties, and fears against the backdrop of a penetrating global Westernism. 

Marian Tagliarino's artistic journey revolves around the power of portraiture to transform. She believes every individual harbors a wealth of experiences and emotions to share, challenging traditional photography through her collage art. 

Jose M. Ramirez, originally from Caracas, Venezuela, captures American culture vividly. His projects like "East or West?" and "Seminoles" delve into society's dialogue with nature and the Seminole tribe's legacy. 

Ric Savid, a self-taught analog photographer, embraces existing light and darkroom printing. His work, dubbed environmental street portraiture, captures emotion intuitively, revealing his own character through the lens.