Irish professional photography & videography
The IPPVAAwards.
For work that makes us see differently.
Photograph: Janusz Trzesicki
Wedding Classical & Contemporary
The programme
A celebration.
A standard.
The Irish Professional Photographer & Videographer of the Year Awards recognise creativity, technical skill and exceptional professional work.
Entries are assessed anonymously by experienced Irish and international judges. Awards are presented to images and films that meet the programme’s professional standards.
Independent judging
Experienced panels assess the work anonymously.
Professional standards
Recognition earned through creativity and technical skill.
National recognition
Celebrating the work of IPPVA members across Ireland.
From the IPPVA awards collection
Every frame.
A point of view.
2026 award categories
Remarkable work.
Real distinction.
Explore selected awarded entries from the published Spring and Summer 2026 results. Each laurel shows the distinction earned by the named photographer or filmmaker.
Photography categories
Commercial Portrait, Fashion and Corporate Photography
Dena Shearer
Silver Award · Summer 2026
Food and Product Photography
Dena Shearer
Silver Award · Summer 2026
Architecture
Enda Cavanagh
Silver Award · Summer 2026
Landscape & Nature
Janice O'Connell
Bronze Award · Summer 2026
Wildlife
Aisling Deverell
Gold Award · Spring 2026
Creative & Fine Art
Estela Virko
Silver Award · Spring 2026
Published award results
The work
speaks.
Discover the photography and videography recognised in the IPPVA award rounds.
Summer 2026
Spring 2026
Behind the judging
Experienced eyes.
Independent perspectives.
Meet the Irish and international professionals who contribute their expertise to the IPPVA Awards 2025/2026.
Meet the judgesYour craft. Your next chapter.
Put your work
in the frame.
Explore the programme, read the entry rules and find the next step for your photography or videography.
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