I've been entering photo competitions since 2015, not for the accolades, but for the challenge and creative push they give me. I love the thrill of competition, the inspiration from seeing others' incredible work, and the opportunity to have my own images critiqued.
I’m naturally competitive and always aim to improve on my previous entries. While I usually agree with the judges' feedback, I take it all in stride, the good and the bad.
Some proud moments include being named a finalist in the Documentary category in 2023 (with three sports images) and in the Wedding category in 2020. Here are some of my sports awards to date. Awards from some other genres can be found HERE:
Finalist in the Documentary category - NZIPP Iris awards
Silver Iris Award - Dancer girl
Silver Iris Award - Valentino Rossi at the MotoGP Phillip Island
Silver Iris Award - Toby Summers at the New Zealand Suzuki Series
Bronze Iris Award