The Best of Show exhibition is a curated set of 45 photographs from the finalists of the 2012 International Photography Awards [IPA].  This annual competition reaches a truly international audience and brings to light the next wave of image makers.  This year the exhibition is curated by gallerist Shelley de Soto and will be presented at the famed Smashbox Studios. The event is free with an RSVP to bosrsvp@lucieawards.com.  And yes, there will be wine.

The winners will be announced on Oct. 8 at the 10^th annual Lucie Awards, presented by the Lucie Foundation, which works to cultivate the craft of photography worldwide.  Tickets to the Lucie Awards gala dinner and awards presentation at the Beverly Hilton are still available.

Caption: © Johnny Vong, 2012 International Photography Awards, third place, Editorial, Sports (Non-Pro). Bono, a former soldier and an amputee, is now a football player in Sierra Leone.