KINGSBRIDGE-based photographer Martyn Norsworthy has been awarded a prize in this years’ Moscow International Foto Awards.

The MIFA seek to ‘recognise, reward and expose talented photographers from around the world and introduce them to the creative community in Russia. Photographers from all corners of the world are encouraged to enter their work.’

Having never entered before, Martyn decided to enter just two images, and was ‘surprised’ yesterday when he received an email telling him he was a winner.

The Award was for the photo ‘The Ascendant Bride’ an image captured during an impromptu shoot whilst exhibiting at a Wedding Show at the Royal Cornwall Show Ground. What was amazing was that this simple shoot came from nowhere.

The email, from Hossein Farman, co-founder of the MIFA, said: ‘MIFA received thousands of great images from 85 different countries. Entries were judged in Architecture, Advertising, Book, Editorial, Fine Art, Moving Images, Nature, People, Portfolio, Events and Science categories.

‘MIFA asked the Jury Panel to review each submission based on the following criteria: originality, creativity, composition and most importantly overall impact. The identity of participating photographers are hidden from the jury to ensure fairness and integrity of the MIFA competition.

Congratulations on your great work!’