Prominent Bulgarian photo reporter Shavarsh Artin was honoured with a special photo contest named after him. Photo by Nadya Kotseva (Sofia News Agency)
Prominent Bulgarian photo reporter Shavarsh Artin was honoured with a special photo contest named after him.
Shavarsh Artin, known as Shami, passed away September 11, 2005. He was one of the emblematic names in Bulgaria's photojournalism. Shavarsh Artin was also one of the founders of the National union Photography Academy.
Now the photo contest "Shavarsh Artin" will gather the works of some of the best photo reporters in Bulgaria. The deadline for joining the contest was set for February 10, 2007. The contest aims to continue the work of Shavarsh Artin and his assistance offered to young talents.
All Bulgarian photo reporters are invited to join the contest organized in the following sections: Sport, Social, Policy, Portraits and Photo Essay.