The results are in for this year’s International Pet Photographer Awards, and out of 10 images submitted, I received 1 Silver Award, 4 Bronze Distinction, and 5 Bronze. Not too shabby, considering there were over 3000 images submitted!

The results are in from the 2024 Eastern Image Competition by the Professional Photographers of Canada. I had two images achieve scores of Excellence (the highest score), and they both also won Best in Class awards!

The Eastern competition includes members from Ontario, Quebec, and all 4 Atlantic provinces, so there is some extremely tough competition. There were so many amazing images, it’s a huge honour to have won in my two favourite classes, Animals and Fine Art. I also received the Bruce Berry Award for Best General Print by a member from the Atlantic Provinces.

The Animal Study Accreditation required me to submit 5 photos of each of 2 animals, showing a wide variety in poses, locations, and lighting conditions. I was fortunate to have had so many beautiful pets to choose from - the hardest part was choosing which two to use. Going back through my catalogue really drove home for me how many amazing clients I have, so many of whom have trusted me to capture their most precious pet memories not just once, but on multiple occasions!

It was important to me that I use client work, and not my own pets, which would have kind of felt like cheating (though not actually against the rules).