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Award-winning photographers highlight climate change and Ukrainian school
Austin Bradley's glacier photo and Ritchie Elder's Ukrainian school capture climate urgency and cultural resilience.
In brief
Austin Bradley's glacier photo and Ritchie Elder's Ukrainian school capture climate urgency and cultural resilience. Austin Bradley's 57-metre glacier photo and Ritchie Elder's Ukrainian Saturday School term documentation win 2026 AOP Emerging Talent Awards. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
2026 AOP Emerging Talent Award winners
Austin Bradley wins Gold with Iceland glacier photos; Ritchie Elder takes Silver for Ukrainian Saturday School in Scotland.
Bradley's glacier project
Bradley rigged a 57-metre highline across Sólheimajökull Glacier to show glacial retreat due to climate change.
Ukrainian Saturday School
Ritchie Elder documented the final day of term at Leith Academy's Ukrainian Saturday School for displaced children.
Climate change focus
This year's winning photos highlight human-focused stories on climate impact and cultural preservation.
Award context
Isabelle Doran, CEO of Association of Photographers, praised the finalists' career potential and impact.
Exhibitions
Bradley's work will be exhibited at BUILDHOLLYWOOD sites in London from October 19-25, 2026.
The big picture
Austin Bradley's 57-metre glacier photo and Ritchie Elder's Ukrainian Saturday School term documentation win 2026 AOP Emerging Talent Awards.
