Portrait nominee

This photograph captures the very essence of childhood with radiant energy. We discover a little girl, gazing at a fish stall with a captivating blend of curiosity and detachment. Through this vibrant portrait, we dive into the spontaneity and pure joy of childhood, enhanced by brilliant colors and a sparkling atmosphere. In this way, the image becomes a true testament to the beauty and vibrancy of childhood, capturing both its innocence and its uniqueness.

Marion Dutheil is a Franco-Quebecois culinary photographer whose work explores food as both a material and a symbol. Through her project MarionDutheilPhotography, she creates evocative, sensory-driven images that transform food into an expressive medium, combining her background in plastic arts with a strong passion for culinary aesthetics. Marion's multidisciplinary approach integrates her skills in graphic design and visual arts into her culinary photography, creating a unique narrative and artistic experience.

Her work has been featured in numerous prestigious exhibitions, such as Espace Galerie Françoise Dunn in Sherbrooke, QC (2026), Salon de l'Agriculture in Paris (2026), and The Glasgow Gallery of Photography CIC in Glasgow (2026). Additionally, her Insectes and Piercings series received Honorable Mentions in the ND Awards (2025) and the Annual Photography Awards (2025) in the Open Category.

Marion's photographs have also been published in notable platforms such as Magazine Colorful Edition Vert (2025) with her piece "GreenIsTheNewOrange #1," and in virtual exhibitions like Suture Zone - Zozobra (2025) and Open Call for Artists (2025), where her Chocolat 2 series was showcased. Her work is continually pushing boundaries, shaping her as a distinctive voice in contemporary culinary photography.