Michel Genève is a Spanish photographer specialized in artistic and intimate contemporary nude photography, 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, his artistic proposal stood out among more than 11,800 images presented. In addition, both several of his individual photographs and a photographic series managed to reach the third phase of the competition, an instance reserved only for 2,925 authors.

He has exhibited in relevant group shows of the Asociación Objetivo 2.0 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 editions, 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".
• Awarded  "TOP 11% - 35AWARDS 2025" with the photograph: "invictus", in the thematic contest "Female Portrait in Studio" (among 837 participating photographs from 48 countries and 301  cities, with a total of 5976 photographers)
• Awarded "TOP 10% - 35AWARDS 2025" with the photograph: "viviendo los sueños", awarded individually in the TOP 9%, in the thematic contest "Nude and Water 18+" (among 791 participating photographs from 63 countries and 338 cities, with a total of 3494 photographers)

🎖 Latest awards of Michel Genève in other photography contests

• Photos like "always forward, always", "morena de mi copla" o "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 the highest prestige. More than 260 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 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...)
• The photography of Michel Genève is recognized in the main salons of international prestige, obtaining distinctions that endorse both the technical quality and the artistic strength. Among others, the main ones include the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), the Photographic Society of America (PSA), Imagen sin Fronteras (ISF) or the India International Group (IIG). Each acceptance and award reflects the global recognition of his photography and the commitment to creative excellence. "in the golden river"; "morena de mi copla"; "momento presente"; "a dream, and dreams… are dreams"; "the thorn of a passion"; "dance, dancer";  "frugal metamorphosis"; "invictus"; "mis sueños te soñaban"; …are just some examples of the internationally recognized work, reflecting the commitment to excellence, creativity and the passion for capturing moments that endure.

• 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 envelop 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 Cádiz.