World Photographic Cup 2027: Could Your Image Represent Ireland?
21 July 2026
The search for images to represent Ireland at the World Photographic Cup 2027 has begun.
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MEET OUR WINNERS – S1 E4 – Aisling Deverell
13 May 2026
Episode 4 of Meet Our Winners was with Aisling Deverell, winner of IPPVA Pets & Domestic Animals Photographer of the Year 2026 🏆
Award-Winning Images vs a Qualification Panel: What’s the Difference?
19 April 2026
For many photographers, photography awards and professional qualifications can seem quite similar at first. Both involve submitting your work, both are judged, and both can help build your reputation as a professional photographer. But they are not the same thing.
MEET OUR WINNERS – S1 E3 – Phil Voon
17 April 2026
Episode 3 of Meet Our Winners was with Phil Voon, winner of IPPVA Documentary Wedding Photographer of the Year 2026 🏆
MEET OUR WINNERS – E1 S1- Noel McIntyre
21 February 2026
On Wednesday, 18th February, we are launched our new web series: “Meet Our Winners”.
IPPVA All-Time Top 10 Irish Photographers – Based on Highest Scoring Images Since Going Online
29 March 2025
Over the years, the IPPVA online competition has become a showcase of incredible talent, passion, and artistry. From intimate portraits to sweeping landscapes, we’ve seen photographs that stop you in your tracks — and every so often, one image rises above the rest to earn an unforgettable score.
The highest-scoring image in the 2024 IPPVA competition is Emma Russell’s Gold Award-winning photograph.
14 March 2025
The IPPVA Awards 2024/2025 honoured Ireland’s top photographers, and one image stood out—a breathtaking black-and-white bridal portrait by Emma Russell. Scoring the highest in the competition, this stunning photograph showcases Emma’s incredible talent and dedication.
IPPVA Announces the 2025 Photographer and Videographer of the Year Winners!
9 March 2025
Our awards are judged over multiple rounds by a highly qualified and experienced panel of Irish and international judges. Only images that meet the strictest professional standards receive an IPPVA award , making it a true mark of excellence in the industry. Winning an IPPVA Photographer or Videogra
Join Us for the IPPVA Annual Awards Gala 2025!
12 February 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable evening! The IPPVA Annual Awards Gala 2025 is set to take place on Sunday, 9th March 2025 , at the stunning Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone . This is the biggest event of the year for Ireland’s professional photographers and videographers, celebrating talent, creativity,
Winter Round Results: Irish Professional Photographer & Videographer of the Year Awards 2025 – Video Commercial
5 February 2025
The Winter Round results are in for the Commercial Video category of the IPPVA Awards 2025 , celebrating three outstanding commercial films that showcase the highest level of creativity, technical excellence, and brand storytelling.
Winter Video Shorts Round Results: Irish Professional Photographer & Videographer of the Year Awards 2025 – Video Shorts
5 February 2025
The Winter Round results are in for the Video Shorts category of the IPPVA Awards 2025 , celebrating 8 award-winning short films that showcase outstanding creativity, storytelling, and technical excellence.
Winter Round Results: Irish Professional Photographer & Videographer of the Year Awards 2025 – Video Wedding
5 February 2025
The Winter Round results are in for the Wedding Video category of the IPPVA Awards 2025 , celebrating 20 outstanding wedding films that showcase the very best in storytelling, creativity, and technical excellence.