24/09/2026
Yesterday’s news, transformed into something unforgettable.
Award-winning photographer and SPC Academy alumna Stefie VB - Photographer turned 50 editions of discarded newspapers and magazines into a spectacular gown, complete with eleven layers of paper and a 1.5-metre train. Then she waited for the perfect light near the solstice and shot these amazing portraits.
Created for the 2026 Earth Partner Prize, the project explores waste, consumption and the value we give to the things we throw away. It was featured in the newspaper La Côte and awarded 1st place at the Legacy Photography Awards.
We are so proud of everything Stéphanie has accomplished since graduating from SPC Academy. Her many awards, and the success she has found as a wedding and portrait photographer, are a testament to her talent and work ethic. And we are so pleased to see her succeed.
Read more about the project (and see more of her photos) on our blog: https://blog.swissphotoclub.com/en/stephanie-vanden-berghe-turns-newspapers-into-art/