Media Release: Australia's Photographer of the Year Announced.
Announcement posted by JC Indahaus Media 19 Sep 2013
Tony on Monday night walked away with $20,000 in Canon prizes and the prestigious title of 2013 Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year for his stunning images (featured below) in addition to the 2013 AIPP Australian Landscape Photographer of the Year award.
‘The interest in the Canon AIPP APPAs continues to grow each year,’ says AIPP Executive Officer, Mr Peter Myers. ‘This year we had a record number of first time entrants to the awards, with over 3100 entries in total.’
Conducted by some of Australia’s most recognised photographers, judging for the awards took place over the past three days at the industry’s annual Digital Show. Each of the thousands of images entered is critiqued in detail by the esteemed judging panel.
‘As the photographic landscape changes, we need to modify the categories to accommodate the volumes of work we are seeing in other areas,’ says Canon AIPP APPA Chairman and Judge, David Paterson.
In their 37th year, the Canon AIPP APPAs attract a prize pool of more than $40,000 in cash and prizes including the grand prize – $20,000 worth of Canon EOS professional digital camera equipment.
“The Canon AIPP APPAs are the most sought-after accolade in Australian professional photography and the standard rises each year due to the fierce competition,” says Taz Nakamasu, Managing Director, Canon Australia. “As the No.1 camera brand in Australia, Canon is proud to support the development of professional photographers and bring their work to broader attention as a source of inspiration and enjoyment for all.”
The Canon AIPP APPAs are a celebration of photographic excellence and represent the pinnacle of
Australian professional photography – also some of the best in the world.
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Winners for the 2013 Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards are:
• 2013 Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year – TONY HEWITT, BATEMAN WA
• 2013 AIPP Australian Advertising Photographer of the Year – EASTON CHANG, WARNERS BAY NSW
• 2013 AIPP Australian Fashion Photographer of the Year – PETER COULSON, KILSYTH SOUTH VIC
• 2013 AIPP Australian Commercial Photographer of the Year – WILLIAM LONG, FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD
• 2013 AIPP Australian Sport Photographer of the Year – QUINN ROONEY, MCMAHONS POINT NSW
• 2013 AIPP Australian Travel Photographer of the Year – MIKE LANGFORD, QUEENSTOWN NZ
• 2013 AIPP Australian Landscape Photographer of the Year – TONY HEWITT, BATEMAN WA
• 2013 AIPP Australian Science Environment & Nature Photographer of the Year – DARREN JEW, BRIGHTON QLD
• 2013 AIPP Australian Documentary Photographer of the Year – VICTORIA BEREKMERI, GRANGE SA
• 2013 AIPP Australian Illustrative Photographer of the Year – KAYE DAVIS, PALMERSTON NORTH NZ
• 2013 AIPP Australian Portrait Photographer of the Year – MANDARINE MONTGOMERY, SOUTH YARRA VIC
• 2013 AIPP Australian Family Photographer of the Year – ROBYN GEERING, DEAKIN ACT
• 2013 AIPP Australian Wedding Photographer of the Year – KY LUU, ADELAIDE SA
• 2013 AIPP Australian Creative Photographer of the Year – PETER ROSSI, CAIRNS QLD
• 2013 AIPP Student Photographer Of The Year – EMMA MCEVOY, CARLTON VIC
• 2013 AIPP Emerging Photographer Of The Year – KIMBERLEY MUNRO, KNOXFIELD VIC
• 2013 AIPP International Photographer Of The Year – EDWIN TAN, KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
• 2013 AIPP Tertiary Photography Institution Of The Year – PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIES COLLEGE, MELBOURNE VIC
• 2013 Highest Scoring Image Award – PETER ROSSI, CAIRNS QLD
• 2013 AIPP Australian Album of the Year Award – NADINE SAACKS, ROSE BAY NSW
• 2013 AIPP Australian Photography Book Award – TIM GRIFFITH, CASTLEMAINE VIC
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Background to the Canon Australian Professional Photography Awards. The Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards are open to all Australian and overseas professional photographers. In addition to the coveted 2013 Canon AIPP Australian Photographer of the Year Award, entries are also judged in sub-categories covering specialised forms of professional photography including: Commercial, Illustrative, Portrait, Wedding, Science, Environment & Nature, Landscape and an Open Award. As the winning entries are judged by their peers in professional photography, the awards represent the best of the best professional photography in Australia.
2013 marks the 37th year of the AIPP’s Australian Professional Photography Awards and the 12th year of Canon’s major sponsorship. Award-winning images will be showcased in the Canon AIPP APPA book.
About the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP)
Founded in 1963, the AIPP is a not-for-profit organization run voluntarily for and by professional photographers and industry representatives who seek to set a standard of excellence within the photographic industry. The AIPP strives to promote and maintain the highest standards of professional competence and business ethics in the industry. By maintaining rigorous entry criteria and a binding Code of Ethics for members, as well as providing ongoing education via seminars, workshops and events, the AIPP is a brand of trust in the photographic industry. AIPP Committees represent members on important issues such as copyright; taxation, legal and business matters; insurance; digital imaging and work practices.
Sponsored by Canon Australia
Canon Australia is a market leader in digital imaging technology for consumers and businesses. Canon EOS digital SLR cameras are the No.1 choice for DSLR buyers in Australia*1. For working professional photographers, Canon Professional Services offers a support network designed to provide you with the best professional support service – bar none. As part of the Canon family, Canon Finance Australia makes finance for professional photographers simple. In addition to the best products and services, Canon is dedicated to contributing to the growth and popularity of photography at all levels in Australia. It does this in many ways, including the popular World of EOS online portal and the key sponsorship of the Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards.
*1 56% volume share. Source: GfK Retail and Technology Australia, Digital Still Cameras - DSLR, Retail Sales Value, Jan 2011-Dec 2011(excludes MMC, Internet and online channels)