FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year 2009

Leading imaging specialist, Epson today announces its continued support of the Federation of European Photographers (FEP) European Professional Photographer of the Year Awards. The awards are open to all professional photographers with European residency. The aim is to promote and raise the standards of the photographic profession whilst giving deserved recognition to leading professionals in the field. The winning images will be printed by Epson for an exhibition at the Photo Museum of Antwerp and in other major cities throughout Europe.

Last year, the FEP entered into a multi year agreement with Epson which involved the creation and sponsorship of the FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year Awards. The inaugural awards were launched in January 2008 and the first winners were announced in September 2008 on the Epson stand at Photokina in Cologne.

Claes Jeppsson, Senior Business Manager EMEA, Professional Graphics, Epson Europe, commented: “We are extremely proud to continue our support at this years’ FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year Awards as they challenge professional photographers to demonstrate their imaging expertise. There is an outstanding level of talent in Europe and we are looking forward to creating the winning images using Epson technology.�

The competition comprises of three categories: Social, Commercial and Pictoral. Four awards will be presented: FEP Social Photographer of the Year, FEP Commercial Photographer of the Year, FEP Pictoral Photographer of the Year and the overall FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year.

Following an initial first round, which was dedicated to the Qualified European Photographers (QEP), the second round is now open and free of charge to all members of FEP member associations. For all other professional photographers who wish to enter there is a nominal fee of 30 Euros. The prestigious competition is entirely web based with signup, hosting and judging carried out online at www.europeanphotographers.eu. Winners will be awarded a crystal FEP trophy.

Last year’s exceptionally talented winners were Enrique Oliver from Spain for FEP Social Photographer of the Year, Jonathan Beer from the UK for FEP Commercial Photographer of the Year and Philippe Moinet from France who won both FEP Pictorial Photographer of the Year and Overall FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year. – Ephotozine

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