Communication Arts Photography Annual 2025

Robert Pierosh Recognized in Communication Arts Photography Annual

Creative Director and Fine art portrait photographer Robert Pierosh has been recognized with an Award of Excellence in the 66th Communication Arts Photography Annual for his portrait series, Kelly: Body of Strength. The project will be featured in the July/August 2025 issue of Communication Arts—a highly regarded journal in the world of visual communication, distributed to more than 25,000 readers worldwide.

Pierosh reflects on the deep collaboration behind the project:

“Kelly’s beauty isn’t just in her features—it’s in the courage she embodies. This project is a reflection of her journey and a tribute to the strength that lives within us all.”

A triptych of portraits featuring Kelly, a cancer thriver with a shaved head, radiating strength, introspection, and self-love.


Behind the Scenes of Robert Pierosh’s Photography Annual Feature

The winning series captures Kelly during breast cancer treatment at home. Pierosh transformed her everyday surroundings into an intimate stage, styling the space and her, and shaping the light to reveal unexpected dimensions of beauty and strength. His approach combined technical precision with sensitivity, turning a domestic setting into a site of quiet power.

Each photograph reflects a deliberate balance between artistry and authenticity. Kelly emerges not only as herself, but also as a universal emblem of human resilience — her presence carrying both the vulnerability of illness and the unshakable force of survival.

Creative director and photographer Robert Pierosh captures a behind-the-scenes moment while photographing Kelly during her breast cancer treatment, highlighting strength and vulnerability.


Celebrating Excellence in Photography: Communication Arts Annual Highlights

The Communication Arts Photography Annual is known as one of the most exclusive photography competitions in the world. Out of 1,906 submissions from industry professionals, only 116 projects were selected by an international jury for this highly selective competition. For Robert Pierosh, this recognition represents a full-circle moment:

“As a photography student, I used to pore over the Communication Arts Annuals, cutting out my favorite images and taping them above my dorm room desk. To now be featured alongside photographers I’ve long admired feels surreal.”

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