Liezl Zwarts is stepping into the European solo exhibition spotlight during Paris Photo Week with her new series, Hope Is A Whisper. This is a big moment for the South African photographer following her win of the 2025 Paris Photography Prize (PX3) Gold in the Fine Art/Nude category. But what makes this story particularly relevant for working photographers is the journey that led here.
For over a decade, Zwarts built a career in fashion, beauty, and advertising photography. She cut her teeth in New York, refining her craft under celebrated shooters including Sante D’Orazio and Jason Kibbler.
