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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

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NZAPA: Everything you need to know about the NZ Amateur Photography Awards 2026
Rebecca McMillan
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A one hour chat about the NZ Amateur Photography Awards

About the event

The New Zealand Amateur Photography Awards (NZAPA) are open for entries until Sunday, June 21st, 2026. 

If you've never considered photography awards before, this could be your sign to give it a go. In this one hour chat with the Honours Council of the NZ Institute of Professional Photographers (coordinators of the NZAPA) we will answer all of your questions and concerns so that you come away with the confidence to submit your first entry.

Questions can be submitted via email to rebecca@rebeccamcmillanphotography.co.nz up until 5pm (NZT) on Wednesday, 10 June. Please note this Zoom session is being held at 7pm NZ time. 

We recommend reading the FAQs on the Awards website before submitting your questions. 

Full entry information for the Photo Warehouse New Zealand Amateur Photography Awards can be found at https://irisawards.com/nzapa/ 

Techniques covered

  • Considerations for awards entries
  • How to prepare your files

What to bring

  • Any questions about the NZAPA and NZIPP
Beginner Landscape Other Fine Art (Printing)
Wed 10 Jun 2026, 7:00PM - 8:00PM (UTC+12) Auckland, Wellington
Beginner
FREE    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.

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Rebecca McMillan

Kia ora, I'm Rebecca; a Wellington-based NZIPP-accredited professional photographer and proud Sony shooter.I'm a visual communicator and content creator with a ...

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