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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 18d

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 18d

Ghost of Yōtei Photo Mode features revealed:
🔸Tracking shot
🔸 Focal length & Depth of field
🔸 Colour grading
🔸Animated environment
🔸Time of the Day & Weather

And much more!

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Cyberpunk 2077 @cyberpunk.net · Aug 26

📸 Night City has won @photomodeawards.com!

Last year, an award for the Best Photo Mode in an RPG came for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. We didn’t slow down, and this year, Cyberpunk 2077 took this prize once again!

A hand with long nails holds a square bronze trophy from the 2025 Photo Mode Awards. Engraved on the trophy are the words, “Best RPG Photo Mode: Cyberpunk 2077.” Behind the trophy is part of the CD Projekt Red headquarter’s reception area, featuring a large Cyberpunk 2077-themed statue and neon sign.

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · Jun 5

We're excited to have Amelia Kołat return to The PMAs judging panel for 2025! At CD PROJEKT RED since 2015, she’s grown from support roles to community management, bringing a strong passion for virtual photography and a talent for storytelling through in-game imagery.

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · Jun 5

We're excited to welcome back Antonela Pounder, Director of Digital Content & Engagement at 505 Games, to The PMAs judging panel! Antolena has over 13 years in the industry, having worked on 30+ titles like Death Stranding and the upcoming Blades of Fire.

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · Jun 5

We're pleased to welcome back Claudia Ciardi, Social and Community Manager at NVIDIA, to The PMAs 2025 judging panel. Since joining NVIDIA in 2016, Claudia has brought a deep passion for gaming to her work across communications, marketing, and editorial content.

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · Jun 5

We’re excited to welcome Liz Barlow to The PMAs 2025 judging panel! At Santa Monica Studio for the past 4 years, Liz has focused on building meaningful connections between players and developers, while actively supporting the Photo Mode community and celebrating fan creativity.

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · Jun 2

Mark your calendars! The 2025 Photo Mode Awards open for registrations in less than a week — June 10th!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 30

Aaron Espinoza returns to The PMAs judging panel for 2025. A long time PlayStation and Insomniac fan turned community manager, he's the driving force behind the #InsomGamesCommunity hashtag, showcasing and celebrating creativity from across the community. Welcome back, Aaron!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 30

Join us and welcome Chris Gregory, Art Director at Frontier Developments to the judging panel for The PMAs in 2025. With a strong background in environment design, promotional art, and virtual photography, Chris brings a well-rounded creative eye to this year’s panel

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 25

Join us and welcome Shauna Jones back to The PMAs judging panel! With 10+ years in the industry, she’s worked on titles like The Division 2 and Just Dance. A passionate photographer in and out of games, Shauna champions standout community creativity

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 23

Please welcome Dan McKim to the 2025 The PMAs judging panel! With 13 years at Santa Monica Studio and now Art Director, Dan’s worked on God of War Ragnarök, standout indie titles, and film—bringing a rich, creative perspective to this year’s awards.

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 22

Join us in welcoming Samir Arabi-Eter, Global Community Manager IO Interactive to #ThePMAs judging panel for 2025. With 20 years in community events, charity work, and e-sports, Samir has supported creators of all sizes. At IOI, Samir works on HITMAN, Project 007, and more.

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 17

Learn more about Paul on our website

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Paul Crowther - Photo Mode Awards 2025 | Celebrating the Art of Virtual Photography

I started in the magnificent world of gaming almost 20 years ago, kicking things off with a stint in player support for MMORPGs before wandering into the enchanting world of Community Management where...

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 17

Meet Paul! With almost 20 years in gaming and 7 at Frontier, he's a passionate community voice and virtual photography fan. From Elite Dangerous to Jurassic World, he lives for player creativity—and we’re thrilled to have him judging the Photo Mode Awards 2025!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 15

Know more about @yuuhaw.bsky.social on our website
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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 15

Meet Juha Vainio, Executive Producer at Remedy Entertainment. With 13 years in the industry, he’s worked on iconic titles from Angry Birds to Control, where he now leads the franchise. A big supporter of virtual photography — great to have you, Juha!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 15

Meet Juha Vainio, Executive Producer at Remedy Entertainment. With 13 years in the industry, he’s worked on iconic titles from Angry Birds to Control, where he now leads the franchise. A big supporter of virtual photography — great to have you, Juha!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 13

To learn more about Laura, check out her bio on our website.
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https://photomodeawards.com/judges/laura-beitzel/

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 13

Please welcome back Laura Beitzel, Senior Community Manager at CD PROJEKT RED, to #ThePMAs. Previously, Laura worked at Ubisoft ANZ on titles such as Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance. Passionate about virtual photography, she is always inspired by the creativity of the community!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 8

To learn more about Kim, check out her bio on our website.
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https://photomodeawards.com/judges/kim-bender/

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 8

Join us in welcoming Kim Bender, Senior Community Manager at Bethesda APAC, to the #ThePMAs 2025 judging panel! Kim has worked on major franchises like Fallout, DOOM, and Elder Scrolls Online, and is inspired by virtual photographers who creatively bring game worlds to life.

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 6

To learn more about Kevin, check out his bio on our website.
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https://photomodeawards.com/judges/kevin-mcallister/

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 6

Kevin McAllister is back on #ThePMAs judging panel for 2025! Kevin started as a content creator before joining Bend Studio, where he has spent four years working in Accessibility and Outreach and now is the Creative and Product Lead on Days Gone Remastered. Welcome back, Kevin!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · May 4

Nominations for #ThePMAs Creator of the Year 2025 are officially closed! We're blown away by your amazing entries! The Top 5 will be revealed when People's Choice 2025 opens—get ready!

Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · Apr 14

Registrations for #ThePMAs Creator of the Year 2025 are now open! Know someone inspiring the community or think it could be YOU? Step forward and shine!

For more on how to enter, click the link in our bio. Registration closes May 4th.
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