SUMMARY

Icelandair's marketing campaign sought a "really bad photographer" and has awarded 28-year-old Blanche Mortemard the top prize of $50,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Iceland. Mortemard was chosen from over 127,000 applicants for her "admirable lack of skills." The contest aimed to prove that even a novice photographer could capture great images of Iceland, sparking a discussion about the balance between skill and location in photography.

TAKEAWAYS

Icelandair awarded $50,000 and a trip to Iceland to a "terrible" photographer.

Blanche Mortemard was selected from over 127,000 applicants.

The contest aimed to showcase Iceland's beauty through the lens of a novice.

The campaign highlights the role of location in photography.

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