
Irish Photography Front and Centre at the World Photographic Cup
30 August 2026
Julia Dunin’s award-winning image is currently welcoming every visitor to the World Photographic Cup website.
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Episode 2 of Meet Our Winners was with Sean Sharpe, winner of IPPVA Creative Wedding Photographer of the Year 2026 🏆
Sean is a multi-award-winning wedding photographer based in County Cork, Ireland, known for his creative and heartfelt approach to capturing the unique story of every couple’s big day through timeless, emotion-filled images.
Recorded on Wednesday 25th March 2026.
Episode 3 will be on Wednesday 11th March 2026, at 8pm. The category winner for this episode is yet to be confirmed. More information will be coming soon.
Sean Sharpe is an award-winning Irish wedding photographer specialising in creative, documentary-style wedding photography across Cork and throughout Ireland. His work focuses on authentic moments, artistic storytelling, and creating timeless wedding imagery that couples will treasure for generations.
Winning IPPVA Creative Wedding Photographer of the Year 2026 highlights Sean’s commitment to both technical excellence and creative vision within the professional photography community in Ireland.
Based in County Cork, Sean Sharpe Photography covers weddings locally and nationwide, working with couples who value natural moments, emotional storytelling, and a relaxed wedding day experience.
The IPPVA “Meet Our Winners” series showcases the photographers behind the award-winning images, giving members valuable insight into creative process, shooting approach, and competition success within the Irish professional photography industry.

30 August 2026
Julia Dunin’s award-winning image is currently welcoming every visitor to the World Photographic Cup website.

18 August 2026
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21 July 2026
The search for images to represent Ireland at the World Photographic Cup 2027 has begun.