
N I P A
Northern Ireland Photographic Association
NIPA Novice Competition 2026
Friday 24th April 2026 at 7:30pm
hosted by
Bangor & North Down Camera Club
at
The Fountain Centre
2 Queens Parade
Bangor
BT20 3BJ
click here for map
All camera clubs have members that are new to photography. Some camera clubs use the terms, 'beginners’ or ‘foundation’ to separate them from the well-established or 'advanced members'.
This Novice Competition allows all club members, new to photography, to compete in a competition that is only open to them. Summary is as follows:
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The competition is organised for individual members of NIPA clubs.
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There are three sections: Monochrome Prints, Colour Prints and Projected Digital Images.
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Up to 4 images are allowed in each section.
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The competition is open to all club members who meet the NIPA definition of 'Novice'
(refer to Competition Handbook, rules 44-61 and Annex B).
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This is an individual entry, where members choose and enter their own work.
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All images, Print or PDI, must be uploaded via your NIPA account login.
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Drop your prints into our sponsors Wex Photo Video on Boucher Road;
many thanks to Angus Bicker.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday 5th April
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All prints to be left at Wex Photo Video or with Vittorio.
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Digital versions for prints and PDIs uploaded.
Fee is £1 per Image.
Judges: TBC
Judges
Darren Brown - Bangor & North Down Camera Club
Anita Kirkpatrick - Enniskillen Photographic Society
Chelle McGaughey - Central Photographic Association
Results
Overall Winner
"Calendar Scooter" by Paul McIlwaine
Larne Camera Club

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