Showcasing some of the most outstanding photographic work from around the globe, the world-renowned International Photography Awards (IPA) has named the Category Winners and finalists in its 2020 Photography Competition for the Professional and Non-Professional/Student categories.
Most entires in this year’s competition came from the United States in both Professional and Non-professional categories, covering almost all the subcategories across the field. Endless creativity and a flair for celebrities, the awarded photographers presented interesting point of views throughout the contest. Zachary Birdsong , 3rd place winner in Event Photography for his photo of Cardi B, said the following: “Photography allows me to achieve dreams that I didn’t know were even possible and have allowed me to capture some astonishing moments. I’m still learning every day and can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
Cardi B showing off her “claws” during her performance at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee on June 16, 2019.
“I photograph to surprise and delight myself. I am committed to a never-ending search for visual imagery that is new, unique and original. I want to make images that are eye-opening to me. This search for the rare is the force that fuels my visual appetite,” said Sports Photographer of the Year, Howard Schatz .