About this season
Sky Arts hosts a competition like no other to find the best European amateur or professional photographic talent. An eight-week, eight-episode trial in which finalists must convince a jury of world-famous photographers and experts of their creativity, instinct and versatility,to become the first Master of Photography. The winner will receive €150,000; a show; and a catalogue.
Episodes (8)
1. The Beauty of Rome
Aired 21 July 2016 • 45 min
Actress Isabella Rossellini hosts as Sky Arts launches a life-changing competition to find Europe's best photographer.
2. Berlin Nightlife
Aired 28 July 2016 • 45 min
The contestants are flown into Berlin, where they are challenged to tell a story with three nighttime photos. Acclaimed photographer Bruce Gilden mentors.
3. The Body
Aired 4 August 2016 • 45 min
The contestants arrive in Rome, where they are challenged to take pictures of the human body. Finnish photographer Elina Brotherus mentors.
4. Celebrity Portrait
Aired 11 August 2016 • 45 min
The contestants are challenged to capture the portrait of Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen, before meeting with renowned photographer Jason Bell.
5. London Backstage
Aired 18 August 2016 • 45 min
The contestants go backstage at a London show to capture its life and soul on camera, before renowned photographer Lois Greenfield analyses their shots.
6. Irish Landscape
Aired 25 August 2016 • 45 min
In Ireland, the contestants attempt to capture the beauty of Kerry County's landscape with the help of renowned Italian photographer Franco Fontana.
7. Home Sweet Home
Aired 1 September 2016 • 45 min
The photographers return home as they are challenged to capture themselves, their families and their roots. Johnny Briggs assists them back in the studio.
8. Places and Faces
Aired 8 September 2016 • 45 min