Why do I do this to myself?

Each year, I nervously present my heart on a plate as I enter images into some of the most prestigious photography competitions in New Zealand and the world. Often these images have personal content or special meaning to me - it's work I'm proud of or they contain people I love and care about - and each category has very strict rules around content and how much editing can be done. It's a bit scary!!

But, I've done well!! And it's been an amazing learning opportunity, receiving feedback from some of the world's best photographers, pushing me to develop skills and extend my creativity.

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My achievements so far...

2023

First time judging for the NZIPP IRIS Awards in 4 categories.

Judging for the Asia Pacific Photography Awards.

Awarded 3 Silvers and 5 Bronzes at the NZIPP Iris Awards 2023.

2022

New Zealand Professional Family Photographer of the Year - NZIPP Iris Awards 2022

Gained MASTER WITH DISTINCTION level of honors, by NZIPP

Awarded 1 Gold, 3 Silver with Distinction and 3 Bronze awards at NZIPP Iris Awards.

2021

Awarded Master of Photography with 1 bar, level of honors distinction by NZIPP.

Awarded 4 Silvers and 4 bronzes at the NZIPP Iris Awards.

2020

Finalist in 3 categories for the International Documentary Family Awards.

New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Iris Awards - 1 Silver with distinction, 3 Silvers, 7 Bronzes.

Awarded MASTER of PHOTOGRAPHY level of Honors distinction by New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography

RISE International Photography Awards - 2 Silvers, 3 Bronzes

RISE International Photography Awards - Trophy Winner with 3rd Place in Documentary Category

Selected to represent New Zealand in the World Photographic Cup documentary category for 3rd year running!

2019

Selected to represent New Zealand in the World Photographic Cup, documentary category.

New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Iris Awards - 1 Silver with distinction, 1 Silver, 6 Bronzes.

Awarded Associate level of Honors distinction by New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography

RISE International Photography Awards - 2 Silvers, 3 Bronzes

2018

Selected to represent New Zealand in the World Photographic Cup, documentary category.

New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Iris Awards - 1 Silver with distinction, 2 Silvers, 4 Bronzes.

Finalist in the Documentary Category of the NZIPP Iris Awards.

Achieved Accreditation with the NZIPP.