about

Vladimir Rys

vladimir started taking pictures at the early age of fifteen. being born and raised in prague formed his vision and his now recognizable style. his many evenings spent in the dark room made him fall in love with the classic process and classic photography, which has influenced his work from the very start. vlad’s work covers a wide range of subjects including sports, reportage, portraiture, and commercial photography. since 2005 his main field has been formula one, where he is considered one of the sport’s most influential photographers. his photographic style has a very distinguishable look deriving much of his style from his background in analog photography. this has also brought him vast recognition outside of the formula one paddock. his classic photographic approach remains a benchmark in formula one photography, even in the digital age. his distinctive style has brought him numerous awards and a variety of clients. he always believes that his next image will be his best.

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/ Awards

 

2014

FORMULA ONE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

by Confartigianati Motori - Italy

2010

KICKER SPORTS PHOTO OF THE YEAR 2010

Photographer of the year
1st prize sports picture of the year
2nd prize in category football
3rd prize in category portfolio

 

CZECH PRESS PHOTO 2010

3rd prize in category sports

2008

KICKER SPORTS PICTURE OF THE YEAR 2008

3rd place in a category sports portfolio

 

FORMULA ONE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2008

by red bulletin magazine (UK)

2006

CZECH PRESS PHOTO 2006

3rd prize in category sports

 

“NIKON PRIZE” FOR THE BEST PICTURE IN SPORTS

 

KICKER SPORTS PICTURE OF THE YEAR 2006
1st prize in a category Olympic Games (Torino 2006)

2004

KICKER SPORTS PICTURE OF THE YEAR 2004

1st prize in category sports general
3rd prize in category Olympic games (Athens 2004)

2002

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR FINALIST (CZE)

Story of the Wimbledon 2002

2001

CZECH PRESS PHOTO 2001
2nd prize in category sport stories
3rd prize in category sport stories

 

NIKON PRIZE
for the best picture in sports

2000

100 SPORT PHOTOS OF THE YEAR (CZE)

Photographer of the year

1999

CZECH PRESS PHOTO 1999

3rd prize in category sport singles

1998

100 SPORT PICTURES OF THE YEAR (CZE)

Nikon prize