Meet the JudgesBehind the PMAs

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Laura Beitzel

Senior Community Manager at CD Projekt Red

I am a global Senior Community and Social Media Manager at CD PROJEKT RED, and have worked in the gaming industry for over a decade, across the fields of community management, player engagement strategies, content creation and social media management. I'm deeply passionate about virtual photography. As an art form that captures games in new canvases, compositions, and forms of visual expression, I am always so inspired by the talent and creativity in the community. Very excited to be a part of the Photo Mode Awards judging panel, and looking forward to seeing all the beautiful works submitted.

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AndreRevolution

Digital Capture Artist at NVIDIA GeForce

André Revolution is a Brazilian digital artist and virtual photographer with over six years of experience capturing hyper-realistic moments in video games. As an official NVIDIA Capture Artist, André receives the world's most advanced graphics cards to push the boundaries of in-game photography, using RTX technology to blur the line between reality and digital worlds. His work has been featured in NVIDIA's Focus Series, with cinematic captures from titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Death Stranding, and Fortnite showcasing his signature style: immersive, emotional, and technically masterful. He describes his art as a "love letter to the creators." Beyond NVIDIA, André is also a Bandai Namco Creator and has collaborated with Konami on campaigns celebrating the artistry of game design.

Con Tsompanis

PR Manager at Bandai Namco Entertainment Australia

Con has been working in the video game industry for 15 years. Part of the ANZ Marketing team responsible for launching games such as The Witcher 3, FF7 Remake and Rebirth, Cyberpunk 2077, The Dark Souls Series and Elden Ring. Passionate about games since Alex Kidd on the Master System. Con is a leading assessor of digital grass and foliage.

Juha Vainio

Head of the Control Franchise at Remedy Entertainment

Hey, I am Juha, and I'm the Head of the CONTROL Franchise and the Executive Producer of CONTROL Resonant at Remedy Entertainment. I started in the Games Industry about 14 years ago and found it super exciting and super challenging, so I have been on that path ever since. After shipping Control in 2019, I found out about the amazing Virtual Photography community. The absolute talent and the way you make Control shine through virtual photographs continues to blow me away and I want to support that in any way I can. I'm again holding my breath to see the beautiful creations in Photo Mode Awards 2026!

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Claudia Ciardi

Senior Social and Community Manager at NVIDIA GeForce Brazil

My gaming career began at NVIDIA in 2016. However, my passion for the gaming world dates back to childhood, from Nintendo to Blizzard titles on the gaming PC. When the opportunity arose to combine my knowledge and experience in communication, marketing and production of editorial content with the world of games, I readily accepted the challenge!

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Kim Norman

Senior Community Manager at Bethesda APAC

With over a decade of experience in the Australian gaming industry, I have advanced from a PAX Aus Enforcer, to Digital Engagement Manager at Ubisoft ANZ, and now to a Senior Community Manager at Bethesda APAC. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working on incredible games such as Starfield, Fallout, DOOM, The Elder Scrolls Online, Assassin's Creed, and Far Cry. I have always been inspired by the creativity of virtual photographers who showcase our game worlds in beautiful and stunning ways — whether through unique angles, lighting, poses, or framing. Their creativity truly brings these digital worlds to life in an exceptional way! I can't wait to see what comes next!