This year so far has been a very strange one - for obvious reasons and a year so far of mixed emotion. To find out I had 3 images shortlisted for the prestigious Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards was just such an amazing feeling. To then find out and 1 of those 3 was a FINALIST image - I just couldn’t stop smiling! Anyone that knows me knows I have coveted this accolade for some time now and this was my year to finally get through.
My husband and I ready for the ‘party’!
I was disappointed but not surprised to hear they wouldn’t be hosting their usual annual awards ceremony at Mall Galleries in London due to covid-19. They did however broadcast an online version of the awards for everyone to watch - not quite the glitz and glamour of London but we brought London to us that night! My husband put on a suit, I did my hair and make up (first time in weeks due to quarantine) and I donned a nice dress albeit with no shoes on lol. We cracked open a bottle of Prosecco, plonked ourselves on the sofa and tuned in. As my category came up I was nervous with excitement as the winners were announced.
Elderberries - Finalist image Highly Commended
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When my image (above) came up on screen with my name next to it and ‘HIGHLY COMMENDED’ it just meant the world to me! The recognition from such a prestigious photography competition in the world of food photography has been the highlight of my career so far.
Black Sesame Ice Cream - Commended
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I want to thank Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year . This is a year that has so far been a very trying and testing one for many across the globe. For me this has made 2020 memorable for all the right reasons.
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Huge congratulations to all those who got through to the final and to the overall category winners - some amazing work from extraordinarily talented individuals.
Now to start filing away images for next year’s competition!
Stay safe, stay well.
Love Sharon