Photojournalist Stephen Dupont has been named as winner of the 2012 Momento Pro Photobook of the Year Award for his book, Stoned in Kabul.
Dupont’s winning entry was selected from more than 400 entries, and 33 finalists across seven categories. The book tells the story of two brothers attempting to survive their heroin addiction in war-torn Afghanistan and is part of a Fine Art book series Dupont is producing to sell to elite international art galleries.
A display of finalists, winners and a selection of entries can be viewed at the Photobook of the Year exhibition held at Momento Pro’s showroom: 20-40 Meagher Street, Chippendale, NSW. The exhibition is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm until 1 June 2012. Finalist’s work will be available for viewing online at www.momentopro.com.au/photobookawards2012 from 1 June 2012.