Conceptual nominee

In his Moon Landing series, Ralph sets out to create the whimsical illusion of moon landings on Earth. To achieve the astonishing effects of these ethereal works, he photographs a suspended, sixteen-foot illuminated balloon printed with the moon’s topography, each single-frame image captured with surreal humor and luminosity. At face value, these photographs remind us not to jump to conclusions, of the power of imagery and the humor in our assumptions. Additionally, they invite viewers to pause and contemplate the larger question of the moon's eternal presence in contrast to the finite nature of our own time here on Earth.

24’ International Photo Awards, Honorable Mention, Fine Art: “Moon Landing”
24’ Center for Fine Art Photography, Words: “The American Experiment”
24’ AIAP, Official Selection: “The American Experiment”
23’ Monovisions Awards, Abstract: Honorable Mention
23’ International Photo Awards, Official selection in books: “ The American Experiment”
23’ American Photographic Artists, Best in Show: “Moon Landing”
23’ International Color Awards, Honorable Mention in Americana theme: “The American Experiment”
23’ Refocus Awards, Honorable Mention in abstract & nature: “Moon landing” & Nude“reBirth of a City”
22’ Brand Ambassador for Leica Cameras
22’ One Eyeland Awards: #1 Photographer United States
22’ One Eyeland: #1 B+W Photograph United States, “Rebirth of a City Series”
22’ Spider Awards: 3rd Prize in Americana, “The American Experiment Series”
22’ Spider Awards: 2 Honorable Mentions & Nominees “The American Experiment Series”
22’ Spider Awards: 3 Nominees, “Rebirth of a City”
22’ The American Experiment Selected by The MOMA’s Book Store