********* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ********* 20TH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER MICHELLE SUSOEV FROM THE UNITED STATES LOS ANGELES, December 6, 2025
Professional photographer Michelle Susoev of Marin County, United States was presented with the 20th Annual Black and White Spider Awards First Place in the category of Portrait at a prestigious Nomination & Winners photo show that streamed Saturday, December 6, 2025.
The Photo Show will remain on rotation until December 21 and Michelle’s winning work will be showcased on the walls of the virtual winners gallery opening December 21.
The live online gala was attended by industry leaders and the photography community from around the globe who logged on to watch the climax of the world’s premier event for black and white photography.
Jury members included the Tate Modern, London; Sotheby’s, New York; Serpentine Galleries, London; Artnet, London; Ogilvy, New York; Financial Times, London and the Ibasho Gallery, Antwerp among many other distinguished worldwide representatives of fine art photography.
“It’s an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the 5,834 entries from 64 countries we received this year” said Basil O’Brien, the awards Creative Director. “Michelle Susoev’s portrait, an exceptional image entered in the Portrait category, represents black and white photography at its finest, and we are pleased to present her with the title of First Place.”
About Michelle Susoev. Michelle is a professional photographer and visual anthropologist based in the Bay Area, California. Her work explores cultural celebrations and human connection through the lens of fine art photography. A UC Berkeley alumna, Susoev’s portfolio spans documentary and portraiture that honors dignity and bridges cultures through visual storytelling. BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS is the leading international award honoring excellence in black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in black and white photography. www.thespiderawards.com Contact: michelle@michellesusoev.com michellesusoev.com IG: @michellesusoevphoto
