The last day of 2009 brought a nice surprise.
While shopping for a suit, I found a copy of the January 2010 issue of Professional Photographer magazine with the results of its 2009 awards. I knew I’d been shortlisted in the Social Reportage/Wedding category, but didn’t know what had come of it. Turns out my entry, which was reproduced in the magazine, was commended. That’s jury speak for “Very Good, But Not Quite Good Enough”.
Still, better than a kick in the teeth, no?
Commended in the 2009 "Professional Photographer" magazine awards. (c) Roger Overall 2009
I should also point out that the results were recently announced for the European Photographer of the Year Awards.
I entered two categories … [drum roll] … and didn’t make a mark in either.
The next awards to be announced that are relevant to me are the National Photographic Awards here in Ireland. That’s not until the end of February, though.
