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Liam Kidney, who runs Liam Kidney Photography in Athlone, Co. Westmeath was selected as the winner of the coveted Travel Photographer of the Year prize at the annual Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers’ awards function.
Photographers all over the world took part in the event, and Mr Kidney admitted to being “absolutely amazed to be selected as the winner of the travel section.”
He was selected for his stunning shot taken on Whitehaven Beach, the Whitsunday Islands, Australia.
He added: “It was fantastic to be even shortlisted for the prize. Some of the top photographers in the world took part. There are thousands of entries every year. I really can’t believe it, but it is a huge boost to my photography career.
“Photography has always been my passion. This award gives me enormous satisfaction, and will also help to propel me to new heights as a photographer.”
Mr Kidney is a native of Cobh, Co. Cork, but has been based in the midlands for the past number of years.
As a professional photographer, he has carried out assignments in Kenya, India, New Zealand, Switzerland and Australia.
You can see his work on http://www.liamkidney.com
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