IPF Nature Photographer of the Year 2017/2018 – Open for Entries

 
We are now open for entries for the IPF Nature Photographer of the Year 2017/18. Entries must be completed online.

Entry Form

Click here to enter

This year, the finals weekend will be held on 17th of February in the Talbot Hotel in Carlow.

Do you want to win the title of IPF Nature Photographer of the Year 2018? 

Well, get your entries prepared, the online entry is open until midnight on Sunday the 7th of January. 

The format, sections, fees, and rules will remain the same as last year.

Nature Photographer of the Year Sections:

• Print – Open
• Print – Theme – Flora & Fungi
• Projected Image – Open
• Projected Image – Theme – Irish Wildbirds & Wildlife
• Projected Image – Open – The Natural World

Entry fee structure listed below:

• One Section: €15
• Two Sections: €20
• Three Sections: €25
• Four or more Sections: €30

Closing Date:

Midnight on Sunday the 7th of January, 2018

Sponsors:

This year we delighted to announce an exciting new line up of sponsors for this competition, they are:
Frametastic who are an outstanding commercial and bespoke framers, canvas, print and specialized products for the photographic industry.
Nicelight – Professional lighting made easy. Nicelight is the right place if you are looking for new lighting equipment to get that pro studio look or to update your lighting needs.
Image Creation Supplies a leading supplier of Photo Kiosks, event printers, paper media and other accessories for your photographic needs.
One Photographic based in Ballymount, Dublin 12, supplies a diverse range of products and services to Photographers in Ireland.

Regional Rounds:

Dublin and South Leinster Region – NPOTY – Grand Hotel Malahide, Collection on 13th of January from 10 am until 12 pm, Judging on the 20th of January from 10 am until 6 pm
Southern Association of Camera Clubs – NPOTY – Carbragh Wetlands Centre Thurles, January 13th, 2018
MidWest Region –  NPOTY – The Arts Centre, Mountmellick – Saturday, January 27th, 2018
NorthEast Region – NPOTY – Saint Brigid’s Hall, Dunleer  – 20th of January

Finals Weekend:

The national finals of the IPF Nature Photographer of the Year competition will be held on Saturday the 17th of February with the IPF Photographer of the Year competition on Sunday the 18th of February 2018.

Judges:

Karen Berry 
Two others to be confirmed

Rules 

Download Rules

Labels

DSLR Nature Labels

Mid West Nature Labels

North East Nature Labels

SACC Nature Labels

Queries

To contact the coordinator Darragh Sherwin, please visit our contact page and choose the appropriate option.