# 14-Year-Old Wins Young Close-Up Photographer Of The Year Using This Decade-Old DSLR

> A 14-year-old photographer won the top prize in the Close Up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) competition's "Young" category, which recognizes photographers under the age of 18. Even more incredible?

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2103134/2026-young-close-up-photographer-dslr-camera-kit/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6999007e0474f04d1bf70a91)
- **Published:** 2026-02-21
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #smartphones #cameras #photographer #close #young #cupoty #decade #dslr
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