The National Finals of the IPF Nature Photographer of the Year Competition take place in February each year. The finals are a culmination of regional qualifying rounds from our four regions (SACC, Mid-East, Mid-West, and North-East). The regional qualifying rounds take place between December and January each year.
This competition is open to individual photographers, both amateur and professional, who are members of clubs affiliated to the Irish Photographic Federation. Entries are made online between October and November.
Full Set of IPF NPOTY2020 Rules
The purpose of the competition is to allow photographers showcase their work and compete with their peers. Given the very high standard of work submitted, especially that of the award winners, it’s one of the highlights of the Irish photography calendar.
At the finals, each image is assessed and scored by three international judges. This is done in front of an audience and is open to the public. The unique nature of this competition draws large crowds from all over the country and we are grateful to our sponsors for supporting this unique event.
If you’re interested in sponsoring this year’s competition, please get in touch.
Finals 2020 – Sponsored by Camera Filters Ireland, One Photographic, Explore Light Workshops and Canon Ireland.
Saturday 22nd February 2020 at the Talbot Hotel, Carlow.
Judging commences at 10am sharp.
Judges 2020*
- Jenny Hibbert MPAGB
- Riccardo Busi MFIAP, EFIAP/p, Hon.MWPG
- Jacky Panhuyzen EFIAP/b, MPSA
Prize Draw
Canon Ireland prize draw – €5 per entry with the online entry system.
Sponsors
Please support our sponsors Camera Filters Ireland, One Photographic, ExploreLight Workshops and Canon Ireland who have all been invited to have stands at the venue displaying their products.
National Co-Ordinator
- Julie Corcoran AIPF
*may be subject to change