As an Icon International Associate Photographer, I was eager to enter my fine art portrait images into their 2024 award competition. This would be my second year entering my images into these prestigious awards. The results of the first round digital competition were announced in December and I was thrilled to receive a Silver Award and a Silver Distinction Award for two of my images. My Silver Distinction image was placed in the Top 10 of the Children's Category in the Portrait Division. The Top 10 finalists of each category were asked to print, mat and mount their images for the second round print competition, that was held in March 2025 at the WPPI photography convention in Las Vegas. Live judging of all the top 10 prints in each category took place, followed by the Icon Awards Ceremony on 18th March 2025.
I admire many of the high calibre photographers that enter these photography awards, so I was extremely shocked that my image was awarded second place in the Children’s Portrait Category!
This particular image was single capture - so no composites are allowed in this category, except for the background texture (which was an image of an overcast sky I photographed for this image). The blue boat was suspended from an overhead backdrop stand with fishing wire. My two lovely assistants took turns with the hair wig tossing - on the 76th attempt, we got the shot :) My beautiful model Ally was very patient holding her serene pose.
Here is a video from the live judging of my print:
This is a clip from the Icon Awards Ceremony, held in Las Vegas in March 2025, announcing first, second and third placings in the Children’s Portrait Category:
I received a stunning crystal trophy for my second placing and a prize of a beautiful photography backdrop. My Silver and Silver Distinction Award winning images are showcased in the inspirational 2024 Icon International Photography Awards Book.
Below is my Silver Award winning entry of my beautiful model Molly. This image was also in the Children’s Portrait Category:
The Icon International Photography Awards is an annual competition, so I am currently working on a couple of entries for the 2025 round.
I’m looking forward to photographing more Children and Teenager Fine Art Portrait Sessions in my Perth photography studio. Please CONTACT me if you would like to book an enjoyable and memorable portrait session for your child.