Photographer of the year

New Zealand’s big night of editorial photography

The Photographer of the Year awards night is a highlight on the photography calendar—always an inspiring speaker, always moments of pause, always a good laugh.

Join us on October 24 in Auckland for an evening tour through the gallery of finalists, a keynote address from award-winning photojournalist Simon Townsley, a meal, and awards event. This is a celebration of the art and craft of editorial photography—everything that makes it so wonderfully difficult, meaningful and important.

Simon Townsley is an acclaimed international photojournalist and three-time recipient of the British Press Photographer of the Year Award. He is known for his ability to connect with people and convey their story with dignity, even in extreme contexts. See Simon's portfolio and read more about him. He’s also a Kiwi, and we’re flying him home from the UK for the first time in yonks. He has a world of experience to share.

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FOR THE PROS — A SEMINAR WITH SIMON TOWNSLEY

If you are a professional photographer, New Zealand Geographic is running an exclusive seminar with Simon Townsley at 1pm on the afternoon of the Photographer of the Year awards. We’ve priced it below our costs to offer good value, and spaces are limited to just 35. We would love to see you there.

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