TJ Girard bites into and shares some of the best food photos selected for The Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year awards.

The Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year award, the leading annual celebration of the art of food photography and film, once again captivated audiences with its 2023 edition. This prestigious competition welcomes professional and non-professional photographers of all ages, providing a platform for them to showcase their talents and share their unique perspectives on food. The winners were recently announced during a ceremony held at BAFTA London on May 16th, introduced by renowned chef Nadiya Hussain.
The Candy Man © Jon Enoch, United Kingdom \ 1st Place Street Food
The 2023 Overall Winner went to UK-based Jon Enoch for his mesmerizing photograph, The Candy Man. The image of Pappu Jaiswal, a cotton candy seller from the bustling streets of western Mumbai, was part of a compelling series highlighting the city’s street food vendors and their distinctive methods of attracting customers. As someone who built a successful food business by displaying and serving food in ?over-the-top? ways, it?s no surprise why I, too, am drawn to the vertical screen of toxically colored cotton candy depicted in this magnificent picture.
Enoch explains that: ?Ever since I first saw the candy floss sellers I was drawn to the shapes, colors, and juxtaposition of the candy and the urban environment.?
Hanging Up Persimmons © Zhonghua Yang, China \ 1st...