reFocus Awards Honors Rahshia Sawyer in its 2024 Color Photography Contest

I am excited to share—my work has been honored with an Honorable Mention in Fine Art at the reFocus Awards 2024 Color Photography Contest!

This recognition is truly humbling and serves as a testament to the power of visual storytelling.

The reFocus Awards celebrates the rich and expressive medium of color photography, showcasing captivating perspectives that deepen our understanding of the world. It's an immense honor to be recognized among such talented photographers from around the globe.

"I Don't Know What to Do with it All," the series for which I received this recognition, delves into the intricate emotions that lie beneath the surface of our scars. It speaks to the universal experience of feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions and the struggle to find clarity amidst chaos.

The reFocus Awards is thrilled to announce the 2024 Color Photography Contest winners, embodying the rich, bold, and endlessly expressive medium of color photography.

The reFocus Awards winners were chosen by an incredible panel of Judges, including Hary Dershorn, Deputy Director of Photography at ABC News; Aaron St. Clair, Director of Editorial Content at Shutterstock; Casey Hanrahan, Director of Gilman Contemporary; Sara Morosi, Photo editor; Daniel Melamud, editor at Rizzoli, and others.

With entrants from 60 countries, I am honored to have stood out as one of the top honorees, receiving Honorable Mention in Fine Art for "I Don’t Know What to Do with it All."

This acknowledgment from the reFocus Awards is not just a personal achievement but a celebration of the transformative power of art. It reaffirms my belief in photography's ability to connect us, inspire us, and evoke emotions that transcend language and culture.

I am deeply grateful to the esteemed panel of judges for their recognition and to everyone who has supported and believed in my artistic journey. Your encouragement fuels my passion for photography and motivates me to continue exploring the beauty and complexity of life through my lens.

As I reflect on this milestone, I am reminded of the importance of staying true to my artistic vision and embracing the creative process with authenticity and dedication. I am excited to continue pushing boundaries, telling stories, and sharing my perspective with the world.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with me. Together, let's celebrate the power of art to inspire, provoke, and illuminate.