The 2006 Photobloggies

Presented by Lensbabies

Winners have been announced for 2007. You can also check out other year's awards.

About the Photobloggies

The Photobloggies is an annual award ceremony celebrating photoblogging around the world. Through the Photobloggies, you can find some of the best photoblog sites on the internet. Organized by Chantal Stone, Brandon Stone, Jonathan Greenwald, and Otto Kitchens and founded by Rannie Turingan, Brandon Stone, and Jake Dobkin. It includes awards based on geographic region, photoblog subject matter, and "best of" categories.

Panel of Judges

We've invited editors from select photography magazines to make up our panel of judges. After the Open Nomination Phase has finished these editors will choose our final winners. Here they are in alphabetical order... Be sure to check all of them out!

AK47.tv, File Magazine, foto8, Gomma Magazine, Hamburger Eyes, JPG Magazine, Light Leaks, U&I Magazine

The Rules

A photoblog is a website whose primary content is photographs displayed in a log format. Many examples of photoblogs can be found at Photoblogs.org. You can also see winners and nominees from previous years' events at Photobloggies.org.

Nomination Phase

Judging Phase

Timeline

The Photobloggies includes a round of open nomination, followed by a closed judging process. Winners will be announced live at the North American Photobloggers Meetup in Chicago. Important dates:

Steal These Graphics

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Thanks

The organizers would like to thank our amazing panel of judges for contributing their editorial talents this year! We would also like to thank Desi Aragon for creating the Photobloggies logos.

Best American Photoblog

Best photoblog from the United States and U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, etc.)

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Canadian Photoblog

Best photoblog from Canada.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Latin American Photoblog

Best photoblog from the countries of Central and South America.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Western European Photoblog

Best photoblog from Western Europe. Including the British Isles, Scandinavia, and Iceland.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Australian / New Zealand Photoblog

Best photoblog from the countries of Australia and New Zealand.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Eastern European / Russian Photoblog

Best photoblog from Eastern Europe, Russia, and surrounding countries.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Japanese Photoblog

Best photoblog from Japan.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Southeast Asian Photoblog

Best photoblog from the countries of South East Asia, China, India. (Including South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and islands of the Indian Ocean.)

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best African / Middle Eastern Photoblog

Best photoblog from the continent of Africa and the countries of the Middle East.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Writing

This category recognizes the best writing and commentary of a photoblog -- including criticism, free verse, fiction, etc.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Black and White Photography

Recognizing the best photoblog featuring mainly black and white images -- digital or scanned from film.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Animal Photography

This one is for all you dog and cat photobloggers -- recognizing sites that often feature photography of pets.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Abstract Photography

Recognizes photoblogs mainly featuring abstractions in all forms -- color and shape patterns, close-ups, odd reflections, etc.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Studio Photography

For studio technical pros. Recognizes the best photoblog mainly featuring studio work, including portraits, macro, etc.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Photojournalism

Best photoblog mainly featuring visual reportage of news subjects. War, crime, bake-offs, whateva!

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Landscape Photography

Best photoblog mainly featuring landscape photography -- urban or au natural.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Toy Camera Photography

Who are you calling a toy? Recognizes the best photoblog mainly shot with a Lomo, Holga, or other camera costing less than $50.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Street Photography

Best photoblog that mainly featured street scenes, with or without people in them.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Portrait Photography

Best photoblog that mainly featured portraits of people or other things with faces.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Kept Secret

The best photoblog that not many people know about! Hopefully we can help change that.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Photoblog Design

Looks count: recognizes outstanding design, layout, and navigation.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best Under 18 Photoblog

Think of the children! Recognizes the best photoblog shot by someone who was younger than 18 during 2006.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Best New Photoblog

For the newbies: Recognizes the best photoblog started during 2006 (Jan 1-Dec 31.)

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

  • Lensbaby 2.0 [Valued at $150 USD] - Sponsored by Lensbabies
  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99] - Sponsored by JPG Magazine

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JPG Magazine

Photoblog of the Year

The best of the best -- the big kahuna. The photoblog that was consistently most excellent throughout 2006.

Runners-Up (in random order)

Prizes

Sponsored by Lensbabies:

  • Lensbaby 3G: [Valued at $270 USD]
  • Lensbaby 0.6 Wide Angle / 1.6X Telephoto Conversion
  • Lens Kit: [Valued at $89 USD]
  • Lensbaby Macro Kit: [Valued at $33 USD]
  • Lensbaby Creative Aperture Kit: [Valued at $10 USD]
  • Lensbaby T Shirt: [Valued at $18 USD]
  • Lenspen Pro: [Valued at $10 USD]
  • Total Value: $430 USD!!!

Sponsored by JPG Magazine:

  • 1 year subscription to JPG Magazine [Valued at $24.99]

Lensbabies

JPG Magazine

Winners have been announced for 2007. You can also check out other year's awards.