Advertisements “Circumstances have forced us to change the way we work, play, behave and interact,” write the organizers of the contest. “One thing that has not changed, however, is our need for creative expression.” The current situation has changed plans for AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photography) when it comes to the live event that follows it. However, the contest is still there, and this year’s winners and runner-ups have been announced in 12 categories.
Like most this year’s events, the AIPP Epson State Awards were canceled and the planning for the Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPA) is currently suspended. However, the Awards Committee believes that this is an opportunity to channel the challenges now facing us all into a communal outpouring of creative energy. “So, let’s ignore the clouds and focus on the silver lining,” they note. The objective of the 2020 contest is not only to showcase Australia’s best contemporary professional photography. This year, it’s also about finding the beauty in this new and not so beautiful reality. And if you ask me, this is something we all need right now. So, take a look at the category winners below, and make sure to visit aippawards.com.au for more beautiful images.
