Vica Rosario Bogaerts is a Dutch photographer whose passion for capturing the essence of human experiences is informed by her extensive background in international development. Currently based in Vietnam, Vica explores a diverse range of themes and photographic styles. Her portfolio weaves together candid street scenes, travel photography, and environmental portraits, focusing on ordinary lives and moments that often evade notice.

Awards

  • Tokyo International Foto Awards 2023 - Silver (Environmental) and Honorable Mention (Street Photography)

  • Budapest Photography Awards 2023 - Honorable Mention

  • New York Photography Awards 2023 - Gold (Environmental) and Silver (People)

  • Women Street Photographers 2023 - Finalist

  • Refocus Awards - World Photo Annual 2023 - Discovery of the Year (People) and Silver (Portrait)

  • International Photography Awards (IPA) 2023 - Honorable Mention

  • LensCulture - Street Photography 2023 - Editor’s Pick

  • Street Photographers Foundation Awards 2023 - Editor’s Pick

  • 20th Pollux Awards - Honorable Mention (Street Photography)

  • 21th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Honorable Mention (Portrait)

  • Leica Fotografie International - Master Shot

Group Exhibitions

  • Street Sans Frontières - Galerie Joseph Les Palais, Paris, November 2023 - More

  • Fotonostrum Mediterranean House of Photography, Barcelona, January 2024

  • Paris International Street Photo Awards - Xposure, UAE, February 2024