Torleif Lie, the visionary behind Thor Fine Art, is an internationally acclaimed photographer whose work has earned prestigious awards and honors from the world’s most renowned photography competitions, including the Hasselblad Masters, Prix de la Photographie Paris, International Photography Awards, World Photographic Cup, and International Color Awards.
These accolades, judged by world-class juries comprising award-winning photographers, fine art visionaries, industry innovators, and seasoned curators from esteemed institutions such as The J. Paul Getty Museum, Groninger Museum, and The National Gallery of Art, represent the pinnacle of artistic and technical achievement. These panels, carefully assembled to ensure fresh perspectives and contemporary insight, include influential figures like James A. Ganz (Senior Curator of Photographs, The J. Paul Getty Museum), Marion Steensma (Head of Collections, Groninger Museum), and Diane Waggoner (Curator, The National Gallery of Art), among others. Their expertise and dedication ensure that only the finest talents are recognized, elevating the global standard of photography.
Lie’s work continues to inspire and captivate audiences, showcased in exhibitions worldwide.
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Signature Collection
Introducing Our Signature Collection, meticulously crafted to exemplify the epitome of image quality and fine art presentation. We uphold unwavering standards in every aspect, from image quality to material selection and craftsmanship.
The Signature Edition photographs are available in exclusive limited edition runs of 150 large-format fine art prints, TruLife Acrylic pieces, and Gallery Exhibition pieces. Once sold out, each edition will remain unique, with no reprints ever produced.
Every piece is handcrafted to absolute perfection, utilizing only the finest museum-grade art materials globally available. Signed, numbered, and accompanied by a distinctive Certificate of Authenticity, each certificate bears a unique edition number and is personally handwritten and signed by the Artist.
Our Collection is offered in the following selection of exquisite art mediums and art presentations;
- Canson® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag
- Gallery Exhibition Piece
- DIASEC® TruLife™ Acrylic Art Piece
Fine Art Prints
Canson® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag
With an aesthetic and feel mimicking that of F-type smooth satin fiber paper from the darkroom, Platine Fibre Rag Paper from Canson Infinity sets a new benchmark for printing in the digital age.
Canson® Infinity Platine Fibre 100% cotton paper has the latest microporous coating along with the classic platinum/platine finish providing the aesthetic and feel of the original F-Type Baryta Fibre paper, having a true pure white tone without using optical brighteners.
The 310 gsm paper has a thickness of 15.6 mil and is rated with a whiteness of 89.12%.
Your fine art print is shipped in a tube – ready for framing.
We offer free international shipping on all Canson® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag fine art prints.
Gallery Exhibition Piece
- Canson® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag
- Archival Passepartout
- Custom Black Matte Museum Frame
- Optium Museum Acrylic® / Artglass AR70
Canson® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag
With an aesthetic and feel mimicking that of F-type smooth satin fiber paper from the darkroom, Platine Fibre Rag Paper from Canson Infinity sets a new benchmark for p
DIASEC® TruLife™ Acrylic Art Piece
TruLife™ is a revolutionary single-sided, anti-reflective, abrasion-resistant acrylic, developed specifically for DIASEC® mounting. It delivers the highest-resolution viewing experience possible.
The DIASEC® TruLife™ acrylic face mount offers an incredibly modern and brilliant display that no other art presentation can match. Each piece is handcrafted to absolute perfection.
The FujiFlex Crystal Archive art medium is professionally mounted face-first onto 1/8″ TruLife™ acrylic with 1/8″ plexi backer. The adhesive used in a real Diasec is a silicon adhesive combined with a proprietary product that ensures a complete and permanent bond.
Each piece is delivered with a Metal Inset Frame for effortless hanging on delivery.
We ship these exquisite art pieces worldwide.
- Museum grade acrylic for DIASEC® process
- Anti-reflective. Virtually eliminates reflections
- 99% UV protection
- Anti-static properties minimizes dust on viewing side
- Abrasion resistance thanks to durable hard coat
- Shatter resistance
Exceptional Image Quality
LONDON, UK, 25th January 2024 – Canon today launches a new enhanced series of its highly successful 12-colour imagePROGRAF PRO large format printers. Designed for the photography and fine art markets.
Combined with a new pigment ink set, LUCIA PRO II1, the new 12-colour series delivers the highest photo print quality of any imagePROGRAF yet. The launch of the new series addresses market demand for greater image durability and light resistance to help increase long-term print storage, and offers new environmental benefits.
Exceptional image quality
While the 12-colour imagePROGRAF PRO was already renowned for producing photo quality prints with stunning, vivid colour and unsurpassed clarity and detail, the matte black ink in the LUCIA PRO II ink set together with a newly designed colour matching table has improved the reproduction of darker shades and the black density on fine art papers. On the same media types, this development has also expanded the dark areas of the colour gamut to render detailed shades of grey.
Significantly increased durability
The LUCIA PRO II ink set also allows users to futureproof their printed output as the new inks provide substantially improved scratch resistance on photographic papers, to make handling, mounting and finishing easier, such as for fine art printers (PSPs), while a very light-resistant pigment in the ink setdramatically increases colour fastness. Enhancing their value, photographic and fine art prints can therefore now be produced in even higher quality with the new imagePROGRAF PRO series and then preserved for up to 200 years without the colors fading.
LUCIA PRO II ink system provides incredibly accurate color reproduction, outstanding image clarity, and enhanced detail in darker areas.
Hardwood Frames
Optium Museum Acrylic®
Preserve your art investment with Optium Museum Acrylic®. Trusted by the world’s most renowned museums, this state-of-the-art glazing features a virtually invisible anti-reflective coating, allowing viewers to appreciate the finest details with crystal-clear color neutrality. Its UV-filtering, abrasion-resistant acrylic, and anti-static coating provide unparalleled protection and preservation, ensuring your artwork retains its brilliance for generations.
You can ensure that your chosen art piece will be treasured for generations to come.
Archival Proof Prints
We understand our Collector’s desire to assess the image quality and print medium before investing in a large format fine art print or TruLife™ acrylic art piece.
Collectors purchasing Proof Prints will be credited with the Proof Print’s purchase price when ordering a large format fine art print or TruLife™ acrylic art piece.
Once the Signature Edition sells out, Proof Prints will no longer be available.
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Norwegian professional Photography Awards 2025
Norway – April 2025
“I’m incredibly proud and humbled to announce that I placed 5th overall across all categories at the 2025 Norwegian Professional Photography Awards. I was also awarded First Place in both the Fine Art (Ă…pen klasse) and Nature categories — a tremendous honor among so much inspiring work.
In addition to these awards, I received the Gold Medal with Wreath, a distinction given to photographers who have demonstrated consistent excellence over time. I was also presented with multiple certificates and two trophies, recognizing my continued contributions to the photographic arts.
This recognition is deeply meaningful to me. Photography has never been just a profession — it’s a lifelong creative pursuit and a way of expressing the things I find most powerful and moving. These awards are both a milestone and a motivator as I continue to develop and refine my artistic voice.
My work is centered on emotional depth, the interplay of light, and capturing the sublime in both nature and concept-driven subjects. I’m honored to have my work recognized on both national and international stages, and I’m excited for what lies ahead.
A heartfelt thank you to the jury for their time, care, and dedication — and congratulations to all the other talented photographers who were recognized in this year’s competition. It’s an honor to stand alongside so many visionary artists.”
“Desert Melodies”
Nature Photograph of the Year
Norwegian Professional Photography Awards 2025
“Time Continuity”
Fine Art Photograph of the Year
Norwegian Professional Photography Awards 2025
LANDSKONKURRANSEN
Norway’s Most Prestigious Photography Competition
A LEGACY SINCE 1927
The story of Landskonkurransen began nearly a century ago, when the Norwegian Association of Photographers (Norske Fotografers Landsforening) held its first national prize competition — with just one category and six participants.
Since those humble beginnings,, the competition has evolved dramatically — in both scale, scope, and reputation — and is now the most celebrated and respected photography awards in Norway.
Each year, the photographer with the highest cumulative score from their four top-ranked images is awarded the coveted title of Photographer of the Year – NFF. The student or apprentice with the highest score receives the honor of Student/Apprentice of the Year.
In every category, the image with the highest individual score is named Category Winner.
Beyond these titles, images are also awarded medals reflecting their artistic and technical excellence — with distinctions in Gold, Silver, and Bronze quality. Each medal contributes to a long-term score, and once a photographer accumulates 100 competition points, they are awarded the Gold Medal with Wreath — the highest distinction awarded by the Norwegian Photographers’ Association — an honor reserved for those who have demonstrated unwavering excellence and artistic mastery over time.
The competition is organized by the Norwegian Photographers’ Association (Norges Fotografforbund). Submissions typically open in December or January, with the award ceremony taking place at the association’s annual National Convention or the signature photography event, FOKUS.
A PATH TO THE WORLD STAGE
The awarded images from Landskonkurransen form the foundation of Norway’s national photography team — selected to represent the country in the World Photographic Cup, the global championship of photography.
This is where national talent meets international acclaim, and Norwegian voices in photography are seen, celebrated, and honored on the world stage.
Selected winning works from Landskonkurransen go on to represent Norway on the global stage, forming part of the national team for the World Photographic Cup — the international championship of photography.
World Photographic Cup Website ->
THE JURY OF LANDSKONKURRANSEN 2025
For nearly a century, Landskonkurransen has upheld the highest standards in Norwegian photography, and at the heart of this tradition stands a jury composed of the most accomplished and respected names in the industry.
Each year, a new panel is carefully assembled to ensure fresh perspectives, contemporary insight, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. For 2025, the jury brings together award-winning photographers, fine art visionaries, industry innovators, and seasoned judges — each selected by exclusive invitation for their expertise, influence, and contribution to the photographic arts.
By uniting the finest talents across different fields of photography, Landskonkurransen ensures that every submission is evaluated with depth, passion, and a deep understanding of both timeless craftsmanship and emerging trends. It is through this dedication to excellence that the competition continues to honor and elevate the very best in Norwegian photography.
World Photographic Cup 2023
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GIUSEPPE SCOZZI STATEMENT
The quality of images entered from teams around the world gets stronger every year. The WPC is the only Olympics style event in the world for Photography. WPC Chief Executive Officer Giuseppe Scozzi, who led the ceremony, said “Over the past ten years the competition has grown and with it the standard of entries. WPC truly showcases the best in photography from across the world. Those who do succeed can truly claim to have created the best photography in the world and WPC is the vehicle for showcasing this work.”
Images of this 10th anniversary edition of the WPC Competition can be seen online at www.worldphotographiccup.org
WPC wishes to thank the Singapore Photographic & Digital Imaging Trade Association (SPDA) and its President, Mr George Lin, and SPDA Organising Committee for hosting such a wonderful event.
Click here to see the all winning images in the World Photographic Cup 2023
Results Team Norway
Torleif Lie – Silver – Nature-Landscape
Brun Wilhelmsen – 6th Place – Wedding
Tone Balslev Haugerud – 9th Place – Nature-Wildlife, Best of Nation
JURY
The entries of the World Photographic Cup – was evaluated by a selected group of world-renowned gallerists, photo editors and directors, collectors, photographers, and other photography luminaries.
Georg Ott – Austria
Paul Gheyle – Belgium
Maude Holly – Canada
Shengjun Zhou – China
Lingie Granados Acòn – Costa Rica
Jan Rasch – Czech Republic
Jens Erik Baek – Denmark
Pamela Corrales – Ecuador
William Moureaux – France
Nik Pekridis – Greece
Nedo Baglioni – Italy
Masaharu Inuzuka – Japan
Kuan Tan – Malaysia
Salomòn GonzĂ lez – Mexico
Kaye Davis – New Zealand
Jens Eldøy – Norway
Elvira Lòpez FĂ bregas – Panama
Edwin Tuyay – Phillipines
Jerònimo Heitor Coelho – Portugal
Stanislav MihĂ lik – Slovakia
Jacobo Gayo Gramary – Spain
Martina Wärenfeldt – Sweden
Sean Conboy – UK
Cris Duncan – USA
World Photographic Cup
The WPC was founded in 2013 as a cooperative effort by The Federation of European Photographers (FEP) and Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Its singular goal is to unite photographers in a spirit of friendship and cooperation. A Governing Committee has been created to conduct the ongoing affairs of the competition, also supported by the UAPP (United Asian Professional Photography). The brotherhood and sisterhood of photography is a bond that transcends language, culture, and geography. That’s the foundation behind the World Photographic Cup, a one of a kind international team competition.
The International Photography Awards Oneshot Color
Winners Exhibition
Source: House of Lucie, Budapest Hungary →
Come and view the works of brilliant photographers from all over the world who won the IPA’s Special Contest: ONESHOT – COLOR.
There is no doubt that we have gone through some dark times, but color and light are always present in our world, shining even more brightly against the backdrop of our struggles. So we turn our focus—and our cameras—on all that is bright and colorful in our world.
Join us for the Opening Event of the International Photography Awards Oneshot: Color Winners Exhibition. We will gather on the 5th of October at 18:00 at the House of Lucie Budapest for some champagne to celebrate life, color and the wonderfully talented winners.
The House of Lucie, Budapest, Hungary
The House of Lucie is the gallery, office, and physical home of the Lucie Foundation. It features a modern exhibition space presenting the Lucie Awards Honoree’s “Wall of Fame” as well as exhibiting the work of local and international photographers.
Additionally, the House of Lucie serves as a venue for rotating exhibits, seminars, talks, and events to promote photography to a broad audience. The House of Lucie now has locations in Budapest, Iran, and Los Angeles (under construction), and properties in Italy, France, Greece, and Thailand have been purchased.
House of Lucie Budapest is a contemporary photography space representing rotating exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and events. Located in Falks Miksa Street, one of Budapest’s most famous and prestigious streets of art and galleries.
Source: www.houseoflucie.org/budapest/exhibitions →
“SinfonĂa de Luces”
A tribute to Ricardo Bofill 1939-2022
Instruments For Creative Expression
Artist Comments
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