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Features August 19, 2021

award-winning image of a bride to be eating some cake inside a kitchen while talking to older relatives who are sticking thier heads through a window from outside

Behind The Image — Elaine Barker, First Place in IPPVA Classic Wedding Photographer of The Year 2021

IPPVA wedding photographer, Elaine Barker, won a Silver Award for her stunning image of a bride-to-be interacting with neighbors through her kitchen window. We asked her to describe how the image happened and she felt after capturing it.

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Features August 12, 2021

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Personal Projects — Claire O’Rorke

Personal project about holy wells in north west Clare. This is a collaboration between photographer Claire O'Rorke and composer Fiona Linnane.

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Features August 3, 2021

black and white photo of a newborn baby, wrapped in wool blanket and in a potato stack pose

Behind the Image — Lidi Lima-Conlon, Newborn Photographer of the Year 2021

IPPVA Newborn Photographer of the Year 2021, Lidi Lima-Conlon, tells us how she captured this gorgeous Silver Award winning image of baby Arthur.

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Guides July 27, 2021

How to Maximise Your Time With Your Guests and Still Get Beautiful Wedding Portraits

It's important to plan your wedding photos in advance so your photographer can make the best use of the available light.

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News July 2, 2021

female photographer with blue top leaning against a brick wall with a camera in her hands

New IPPVA President — Johanna King

Johanna King was unanimously voted in as Interim President of the IPPVA by the association's council. We sat down with her to ask her a little about her background and her thoughts on becoming president.

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News June 30, 2021

Kevin Kheffache Steps Down as President of the IPPVA

Kevin Kheffache steps down as President of the IPPVA. The association would like to thank him for his amazing service. We asked him to say a few words about his time as president.

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Awards June 24, 2021

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An Interview With Neil Lennon — Runner-Up, Commercial Photographer of the Year 2021

Commercial photographer, Neil Lennon specialises in product and advertising photography. He came second in the commercial category of IPPVA's annual awards, 2021.

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Awards June 22, 2021

Neil Warner, Commercial Videographer — 1st Place in Video-Open Category, IPPVA Awards 2019

Neil Warner is an award winning corporate photographer and videographer based in Galway, Ireland. He's a former President of the IPPVA and in 2019, he claimed first place in the Open Category of the IPPVA video awards.

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Features June 17, 2021

award winning image of the reception area of a luxury hotel

Behind the Image — Enda Cavanagh, Architectural Photographer

"Initially, I look at what elements play a positive role in the design of the building and aim to use these during the course of the shoot."

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Behind The Image — Elaine Barker, First Place in IPPVA Classic Wedding Photographer of The Year 2021

Personal Projects — Claire O’Rorke

Behind the Image — Lidi Lima-Conlon, Newborn Photographer of the Year 2021

How to Maximise Your Time With Your Guests and Still Get Beautiful Wedding Portraits

New IPPVA President — Johanna King

Kevin Kheffache Steps Down as President of the IPPVA

An Interview With Neil Lennon — Runner-Up, Commercial Photographer of the Year 2021

Neil Warner, Commercial Videographer — 1st Place in Video-Open Category, IPPVA Awards 2019

Behind the Image — Enda Cavanagh, Architectural Photographer

Joining the IPPVA