The Eyes
Behind
the Prize

Every great competition needs guardians of the craft.
Our jury is not just here to hand out points -
they are here to define what retouching means in 2026:
honest, refined, and unforgettable.
Each of them brings a different perspective -
from behind the lens, from the retouching desk,
and from years of creative direction
and leadership.

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Every great competition needs guardians of the craft.
Our jury is not just here to hand out points -
they are here to define what retouching means in 2026:
honest, refined, and unforgettable.
Each of them brings a different perspective -
from behind the lens, from the retouching desk,
and from years of creative direction
and leadership.

Meet
the Jury

Name: Hugo CenevivaSKILLS: Automotive / Lifestyle / Product / CompositeJURY Panel: Founding Jury Member
Hugo Ceneviva

Hugo is a Brazilian-born creative retoucher and digital artist who has been shaping high-end visual production in the United States since 2014. With over a decade of experience, his work spans beauty, automotive, product, and advanced compositing projects.

Recognised by Lürzer's Archive, Hugo has collaborated with global brands including Nike, Apple, Bentley, Google, Intel, and Sports Illustrated, contributing to major campaigns and iconic cover projects.

Alongside his commercial work, he is also an educator and speaker within the creative industry. On the jury, Hugo brings a global advertising perspective and a sharp eye for technical precision.

The full jury lineup will be revealed as registration unfolds.

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why
The jury
Matters

Together, this jury is more than a panel.
It’s a dialogue between photography and retouching,
between artistry and precision,
between local talent and global voices.
They are not just choosing winners -
they are shaping the future standard of the industry.

Together, this jury is more than a panel.
It’s a dialogue between photography and retouching,
between artistry and precision,
between local talent and global voices.
They are not just choosing winners -
they are shaping the future standard of the industry.

01/

SKIN

Naturalness, skin quality, texture,
color balance, impact, consistency
between all 4 images.

02/

PRODUCT

Clarity, texture, shadows, detail,
consistency between all 4 images.

03/

COMPOSITE

Seamlessness, imagination, execution.

SCORING &
JUDGING