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NIPA Novice Competition 2026

 
Friday 24th April 2026 at 7:30pm

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hosted by

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Bangor & North Down Camera Club

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The Fountain Centre

2 Queens Parade

Bangor

BT20 3BJ

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click here for map

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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'. 

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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: 

  • The competition is organised for individual members of NIPA clubs.

  • There are three sections: Monochrome Prints, Colour Prints and Projected Digital Images.

  • Up to 4 images are allowed in each section. 

  • 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).

  • This is an individual entry, where members choose and enter their own work.

  • All images, Print or PDI, must be uploaded via your NIPA account login.

  • Drop your prints into our sponsors Wex Photo Video on Boucher Road;

        many thanks to Angus Bicker.

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday 5th April

  • All prints to be left at Wex Photo Video or with Vittorio.

  • Digital versions for prints and PDIs uploaded.

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Fee is £1 per Image.

Judges: Michael Carbery, Claire Russell and Ciara Fullam

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Judges

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Darren Brown - Bangor & North Down Camera Club

Anita Kirkpatrick - Enniskillen Photographic Society

Chelle McGaughey - Central Photographic Association

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Results

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Overall Winner

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"Calendar Scooter" by Paul McIlwaine

Larne Camera Club

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