For the Erling Persson Award, I photographed eleven scholarship recipients who had traveled from around the world to receive the award. The assignment included portraits of the winners individually and in groups, as well as documentation from the ceremony and event.

The portraits were created during a short 45-minute session, photographing all eleven recipients in different constellations—many of whom had never been professionally photographed before. My focus was to create a relaxed, natural atmosphere and capture a sense of warmth and personality, while ensuring a consistent visual expression across the series.

The final images highlight the individuals behind the award while maintaining a clean and timeless portrait style suitable for press, digital platforms and H&M Foundation’s communication channels.