
N I P A
Northern Ireland Photographic Association
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:
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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.
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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.
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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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Photographer | Title | Club | Competition | Result | |
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