OVERNIGHT at the Canon Australian Institute of Professional Photographers (AIPP) Australian Professional Photography Awards in Melbourne, Victorian portrait photographer John Ansell was awarded Australian Professional Photographer of the Year.
Ansell's set of four images chronicling Australia’s history earned him the event's $10,000 grand prize and the photographer took out the 2015 AIPP Australian Portrait Photographer of the Year award.
“Winning this award is the most incredible accolade of my career. I’ve been a member of AIPP for 26 years and I’m proud to have grown and developed my passion to achieve the top honour,” Ansell said.
“At the APPA awards, your fellow photographers aren’t your competitors, they are your source of inspiration and what encourages me to push boundaries every year to try something new.”
Now in its 39th year, the AIPP APPAs attracted 648 entrants who submitted a collective 2434 images for judging.
The judging over the three day event was conducted by recognised Australian photographers Darren Jew, Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken.
The 2015 Canon AIPP APPA Awards also recognised photographers Andrew Campbell and Mike Langford who reached the coveted rank of AIPP APPA ‘Grand Masters’.
2015 Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards winners:Professional Photographer of the Year – John Ansell, John Ansell Photography, VictoriaAdvertising Photographer of the Year – Easton Chang, Easton Chang Photography, NSWAlternate Process of the Year – Trevor Foon, Foons Photographics, VictoriaFashion Photographer of the Year – Vicky Papas, Vergara, VictoriaCommercial Photographer of the Year – Lisa Saad, Lisa Saad, VictoriaSport Photographer of the Year – Krystle Wright, Canon Master, QLDTravel Photographer of the Year – Steve Scalone, Steve Scalone Photography, VictoriaLandscape Photographer of the Year – David Evans, David Evans Photography, SAScience, Nature & Environment Photographer of the Year – Andrew Campbell, Generations Photography, VictoriaDocumentary Photographer of the Year – Johannes Reinhart, JR Photography, WAWedding Photographer of the Year – Kelly Tunney, Kelly Tunney Photographer, ACTIllustrative Photographer of the Year – Gee Greenslade, Gee Greenslade Photography, SAPortrait Photographer of the Year – John Ansell, John Ansell Photography, VictoriaPet/Animal Photographer of the Year – Kerry Martin, Akemi Photography, VictoriaBirth Photographer of the Year – Selena Rollason, Brisbane Birth Photography, QLDFamily Photographer of the Year – Katie Kolenberg, Heartsong Photography, ACTWedding Photographer of the Year – Kelly Tunney, Kelly Tunney Photographer, ACTCreative Photographer of the Year – Peter Rossi, Highlights Photography, QLDStudent Photographer Of The Year – Ricky Gestro, WAEmerging Photographer Of The Year – Jennifere Thompson, Jennifere Thompson Photographer, VictoriaInternational Photographer Of The Year – David Edmonson, Edmonson Weddings, USTertiary Photography Institution Of The Year – Photography Studies College – Melbourne, VictoriaHighest Scoring Image Award – David Evans, David Evans Photography, SAAlbum of the Year Award – Jerry Ghionis, Jerry Ghionis Photography, VictoriaPhotography Book Award – Robert van Koesveld, Robert Van Koesveld Photography, WAImage from winning portfolio of Professional Photographer of the Year, John Ansell.
Image from winning portfolio of Professional Photographer of the Year, John Ansell.
Commercial Photographer of the Year – Lisa Saad.
Emerging Photographer Of The Year – Jennifere Thompson.
Landscape Photographer of the Year – David Evans.
Science, Nature & Environment Photographer of the Year – Andrew Campbell.
Travel Photographer of the Year – Steve Scalone.
Wedding Photographer of the Year – Kelly Tunney.
Advertising Photographer of the Year – Easton Chang.