Undergraduates taking part in any study abroad program over the course of the academic year are encouraged to submit their photos to be considered for the RLL Photo Prize. To be eligible, photos should be taken in a country where a Romance language (French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, etc.) is commonly spoken. The winning photos will capture the student’s linguistic/cultural immersion experience. In addition to a photo, submissions must include a short explanation (no more than three sentences) of its significance. The prizes will be distributed by a panel of judges as follows:
- 1st place: $250
- 2nd place: $150
- 3rd place: $100
The winning submissions will be displayed in the RLL office.
2023-24 RLL Photo Prize Winners
First Prize
Paul Hosemann: Sunlight filtering into La Rambla in Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain)
Second Prize
Sonia Chang: Venetian serenity (Venice, Italy)
Third Prize
Risa Akiba: A gondolier rowing in Venice's canal (Venice, Italy)
2022-23 RLL Photo Prize Winners
First Prize
Gabriela Perez: Weaving Warmth: An Indigenous woman Crafts a Dress out of Naturally Dyed Yarn (Brazil)
Second Prize
Carmelo De Grazia Parra: A Dinner Overlooking Florence (Tuscany, Italy)
Third Prize
Kavitya Sarma: Belvedere from Mount Pellegrino (Palermo, Italy)
2021-22 RLL Photo Prize Winners
First Prize
Alice Tay: Tlacolula Market (Mexico)
Second Prize
Mia McNair: Alebrijes (Mexico)
Third Prize
Angelina Torre: Goal (Italy)
2019-20 RLL Photo Prize Winners
First Prize
Cinque Carson: ¡Vamos a Carnaval!, Sitges (Spain)
Second Prize
Graces Linhares: Churros, Mexico City (Mexico)
Third Prize
Peter Forberg: Salt Harvester, Lake Retba (Senegal)
2018-19 RLL Photo Prize Winners
First Prize
Laura Needham: Statue in Roman Forum, Rome (Italy)
Second Prize
Khashiff Miranda: Zopilotes en azufre, Hierve del Agua (Mexico)
Third Prize
Emily Salamanca: Abbiamo un gabbiano!, Rome (Italy)
Honorable Mention
Kate Healey: Burano Island, Venice (Italy)