APPA is the acronym for the Australian Professional Photography Awards, which are held annually in Sydney. Professional photographers from Australia and New Zealand compete for a number of industry awards by submitting four images, which are judged by a panel of their peers. 

I was so excited on Sunday when my dear friend Erica Serena SMS me my scores from the APPA’s in Sydney.  I was honestly going to be happy with any score over 1. But to find out that my first image judged received a Silver with a score of 80 out of 100,  I was blown away and started screaming. My other three images also scored really well in the high 70’s, so I was wrapped.

 

I know that I am extremely lucky and grateful for the honor to receive this amazing award. I would firstly like to thank all my wonderful clients, who put there faith and trust in me to capture one of the most special days in your life. I am truly blessed to work with each and everyone of you and without you, none of this if possible.  I have also been so very fortunate that I have an amazing husband and fabulous friends who have helped me and supported me throughout my life. I really wouldn’t be here without each and every one of you, so thank you.

 

xo Kirsty 

 
 
 
 

 

This post has 8 comments
  • Alison -
  • CONGRATULATIONS that is an awesome result you should be so proud.

  • 6-30-2009
  • Grace & Simon -
  • woop woop all the way from the US of A massive congratulations Kirsty. Think you got jhipt on the others but, they all look like silvers to us.

  • 6-30-2009
  • Fiona -
  • My oldest and dearest friend! You are so talented and I am so very proud of you! You deserve these acknowledgements as you have the most amazing imagination that is bought to life in all of your creations! I am so lucky to call you my friend and brag to everyone that I know an award winning photographer!! XXXXXXXXX

  • 6-30-2009
  • Anna -
  • Kirsty your hard work, dedication and above all talent has finally been recognized. I will never complain about not getting to hang out anymore if you keep getting Silver awards. So very proud my friend

  • 6-30-2009
  • Gerry -
  • A well deserved congratulations awesome work

  • 6-30-2009
  • Amber Simcoe -
  • Well done Kirsty, us WA girls did so well. You must come next time, I went for the first time and had the best time. So exciting.

  • 7-1-2009
  • Kelly Trow -
  • Woohoo!! Congrats Kirsty, well done for your first year of entry! They are gorgeous images too, I especially love your processing on the second image. Lovely xx

  • 7-2-2009