Michel Genève is a Spanish photographer specializing in artistic and intimate contemporary nudity, whose work stands out for the union of body, light and natural environment, known for capturing the intimate connection between the human body and nature. In the 10th edition of 35AWARDS (2024), he was recognized among the Top 100 photographers in the “Nude 18+” category, after being selected in the third phase among 112,771 participants from 174 countries, with a total of 473,100 images evaluated. Recognized with certificate #3520241353079.

In that edition, Michel was selected among the Top 100 photographers in the “Nude 18+” category, where his artistic proposal stood out among more than 11,800 images presented. Additionally, both several of his individual photographs and a photographic series managed to reach the third phase of the contest, an instance reserved only for 2,925 authors.

He has exhibited in relevant group shows of the Objetivo 2.0 Association in Andalusia, including exhibitions in Camas, La Rinconada, Seville and Puerto Real (Cádiz). He also obtained the title of First Prize Monochrome – Top Clubs in the World Interclub Championship organized by the Photographic Society of America (PSA).

His work is also part of prestigious international galleries curated by expert juries such as 1x.com, reinforcing his positioning in contemporary artistic nude photography.

Since his youth, Michel has been dedicated to adventure and nature photography. In 2016 he begins his exploration of the human body in the natural environment, consolidating an intimate and poetic vision of the nude. In 2024 he begins his participation in international competitions and exhibitions, affirming his presence in the contemporary artistic panorama. His work reflects a deep evolution: from the contemplation of the natural world to the search for the human within it — a trajectory made of light, honesty and dedication.

🏆 Recent participation of Michel Genève in the 35AWARDS

• Selected in the 9th and 10th edition, with outstanding series such as "lost memory" or "natural beauty". Part of the work was included in the official catalogs.
• Awarded as one of the 100 best photographers in the world (TOP-100) in the category of "nude+18" in the year 2024, among 112,771 participants, 473,100 photographs, 174 countries and 116,600 votes, and also Awarded as one of the 50 best photographers in Spain (TOP-50) in the year 2024, with the photographs: "praising brother sun", "beautiful goddess Aphrodite", "femme aux cheveux roux", "offering"...
• Awarded "TOP 150 - 35AWARDS 2024" with the photograph:"beautiful goddess Aphrodite", in the category "nude+18" (among 11,834 participating photographs)
• Awarded as one of the 35 best photographers in the year 2024 (TOP-35) in the category "nude+18 series". with the series:"Kramen and Yuliia, always forward, always" which includes four images: "the thorn of a passion", "the paths of dreams", "always forward, always", "naked in lonely peace".

🎖 Latest awards of Michel Genève in other photography contests

• Photos like "always forward, always", "morena de mi copla" or "morning light" have been selected by expert juries of 1x., the online gallery with the most recognition and photographic quality in the world, and awarded in several international contests of maximum prestige. More than 250 of his photographs have been selected as finalists in the prestigious online gallery 1x, of which more than 100 have received the highest award, reflecting an international recognition for the quality and impact of his work.
• Outstanding presence in online galleries with highly selective processes of image entry and voting by the public and expert jury (35Awards, 1x, Model Society...)
• Acceptances in international prestige salons: FIAP, PSA, ISF, IIG... (Andes international Salon 2024, 6th International Salon Capodimonte 2024, with: "in the golden river" or "morena de mi copla"; 8th International Salon Unlimited Photo 2024 with "momento presente"; Chianti Roads International photo contest 2024, with "a dream, and dreams… are dreams"; Pc infinity contrast 2024 with: "captive of your gaze"; Olca International Salon 2024 with some photos like: "a dream, and dreams… are dreams", or "the thorn of a passion"; City of Joy 3rd digital 2024 with "a dream, and dreams… are dreams", "dance, dancer", or "frugal metamorphosis"; JewelsPhoto international circuit 2024 with: "invictus" , "in the golden river" or "mis sueños te soñaban"; And many others like: PC Olcinium Photo Grafis 2024, Photomedians PMNS Summer Circuit 2024, Quillat 2024, Titan Exhibition 2024, Joáo Taborda Memorial 2025... among many others.
• During the PSA 2024, Michel Genève received the prestigious award First Place Monochrome – Top Clubs, for his image titled "a dream, and dreams… are dreams", accompanied by a text inspired by the poem La vida es sueño by Calderón de la Barca. The work was captured in Punta Chullera, Spain (November 2023). This recognition is particularly notable as it is an international competition of the PSA, in the monochrome category, for outstanding clubs.
• Awarded with IFS Ribbon (PSA-IIG-GPU-ISF), in the “João Taborda Portuguese Memorial 2025” (Portugal), with the photograph ""femme aux cheveux roux" in the Color Open category (PIDC).
• In the International Contest Ciudad de Sevilla, Michel Genève was distinguished with two important recognitions: the Chairman Choice in the Color Series category and the FAF Honorable Mention in Monochrome Series. The awarded works are part of a visual journey where light, body, and emotion dialogue in silence. In Color Series, the pieces “the thorn of a passion”, “naked in lonely peace”, "always forward, always" and “the ways of dreams”. In Monochrome Series, the recognized selection included “a través de la luz”, “atrapada en mi oscuridad”, “desafiante” and “orgullo arrogante”. A set of images that reveals an introspective and poetic sensitivity: bodies that breathe fragility and strength, shadows that wrap the soul, and an intimate narrative where light not only illuminates — confesses.

🖼 Latest exhibitions and galleries of Michel Genève

Active participation of Michel Genève in several exhibitions organized by the Fotográfica Objetivo 2.0 Association, located in Seville and Cadiz:

• III Joint Exhibition – Municipal Public Library "Rafael Alberti", Camas (Seville): 19 Feb – 20 Mar 2024
• IV Joint Exhibition – "Sala Maga", La Rinconada (Seville): 16 Sep – 30 Sep 2024.
• RTVA Headquarters, "Isla de la Cartuja" (Seville): 4 Dec 2024 – 10 Jan 2025.
• Cultural Center "San José", Puerto Real (Cadiz): 6 Feb – 23 Feb 2025.
• Public Library "Rafael Alberti", Camas (Seville): 29 Apr – 22 May 2025.
• Civic Center, "Casa de las Sirenas" (Seville): 29 Sep - 10 Oct 2025