Fituesit e Tirana Photo Festival 2019

The second edition of Tirana Photo Festival was a real success. Hundreds of photography lovers gathered at the Tirana Photo Festival 2019 awards ceremony.

The ceremony was held on October 8 at the National Museum of History in a fantastic atmosphere. Participants had the opportunity to see the exhibition with top 100 photos.

The theme of this edition was: “Albania’s Cultural and Natural Heritage”, through the exhibited photos you get to know the Albania’s beautiful natural and cultural values. The exhibition was curated by Elton Koritari.

The jury of Roland Tasho, Leon Cika, Gent Shkullaku and Olsi Beci selected the winners of this edition.
First prize: Afrim Tahiraj (won a professional camera FujiFilm X-t20 offered by FujiFilm Albania

Second Prize: Kyd Zacharian (40,000 ALL cash, provided by the Ministry of Culture)

Third prize: Rozafa Shpuza (20,000 ALL cash, provided by the Ministry of Culture)

Fourth or encouraging prize: Altin Serani (wins an Instax camera offered by FujiFilm Albania)

Category: Younger Photographer (ages 15-18): Alket Shahini wins Instax camera offered by FujiFilm Albania

-Audience Award (from Instagram votes): Megi Buzo wins an Instax camera offered by FujiFilm Albania

The exhibition will be open until October 15 from 9:00 to 19:00.

During the festival days photography workshops are held with Roland Tasho, Alla Simacheva and Albert Cmeta.

The festival was organized by DMO Albania & Visit Tirana, supported by Municipality of Tirana, Ministry of Culture and FujiFilm Albania.