2015 Australian Professional Photography Awards: Winners Announced

27 October 2015

Victorian portrait photographer John Ansell is the 2015 Australian Professional Photographer of the Year.  

Ansell's set of four images chronicling Australia’s history earned him the Australian Institute of Professional Photography's (AIPP) $10,000 grand prize as well as 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, Victoria
Advertising Photographer of the Year – Easton Chang, Easton Chang Photography, NSW
Alternate Process of the Year – Trevor Foon, Foons Photographics, Victoria
Fashion Photographer of the Year – Vicky Papas, Vergara, Victoria
Commercial Photographer of the Year – Lisa Saad, Lisa Saad, Victoria
Sport Photographer of the Year – Krystle Wright, Canon Master, QLD
Travel Photographer of the Year – Steve Scalone, Steve Scalone Photography, Victoria
Landscape Photographer of the Year – David Evans, David Evans Photography, SA
Science, Nature & Environment Photographer of the Year – Andrew Campbell, Generations Photography, Victoria
Documentary Photographer of the Year – Johannes Reinhart, JR Photography, WA
Wedding Photographer of the Year – Kelly Tunney, Kelly Tunney Photographer, ACT
Illustrative Photographer of the Year – Gee Greenslade, Gee Greenslade Photography, SA
Portrait Photographer of the Year – John Ansell, John Ansell Photography, Victoria
Pet/Animal Photographer of the Year – Kerry Martin, Akemi Photography, Victoria
Birth Photographer of the Year – Selena Rollason, Brisbane Birth Photography, QLD
Family Photographer of the Year – Katie Kolenberg, Heartsong Photography, ACT
Wedding Photographer of the Year – Kelly Tunney, Kelly Tunney Photographer, ACT
Creative Photographer of the Year – Peter Rossi, Highlights Photography, QLD
Student Photographer Of The Year – Ricky Gestro, WA
Emerging Photographer Of The Year – Jennifere Thompson, Jennifere Thompson Photographer, Victoria
International Photographer Of The Year – David Edmonson, Edmonson Weddings, US
Tertiary Photography Institution Of The Year – Photography Studies College – Melbourne, Victoria
Highest Scoring Image Award – David Evans, David Evans Photography, SA
Album of the Year Award – Jerry Ghionis, Jerry Ghionis Photography, Victoria
Photography Book Award – Robert van Koesveld, Robert Van Koesveld Photography, WA

Photo by John Ansell. 2015 Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year and AIPP Portrait Photographer of the Year.
Photo by John Ansell. 2015 Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year and AIPP Portrait Photographer of the Year.
Photo by John Ansell. 2015 Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year and AIPP Portrait Photographer of the Year.
Photo by John Ansell. 2015 Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year and AIPP Portrait Photographer of the Year.
Photo by Lisa Saad, 2015 AIPP Australian Commercial Photographer of the Year.
Photo by Lisa Saad, 2015 AIPP Australian Commercial Photographer of the Year.
Photo by Johannes Reinhart, 2015 AIPP Australian Documentary Photographer of the Year.
Photo by Johannes Reinhart, 2015 AIPP Australian Documentary Photographer of the Year.
Photo by David Evans, 2015 AIPP Australian Landscape Photographer of the Year.
Photo by David Evans, 2015 AIPP Australian Landscape Photographer of the Year.
Photo by Krystle Wright, 2015 AIPP Australian Sport Photographer of the Year.
Photo by Krystle Wright, 2015 AIPP Australian Sport Photographer of the Year.
Photo by Steve Scalone, 2015 AIPP Australian Travel Photographer of the Year.
Photo by Steve Scalone, 2015 AIPP Australian Travel Photographer of the Year.
Photo by Kelly Tunney, 2015 AIPP Australian Wedding Photographer of the Year.
Photo by Kelly Tunney, 2015 AIPP Australian Wedding Photographer of the Year.
Photo by David Evans, 2015 AIPP Highest Scoring Point of the Year.
Photo by David Evans, 2015 AIPP Highest Scoring Point of the Year.
Photo by Jennifere Thompson, 2015 AIPP Australian Emerging Photographer of the Year.
Photo by Jennifere Thompson, 2015 AIPP Australian Emerging Photographer of the Year.