Covered Lowrider | International Photo Awards

This week I found out from photographer friend Michael Singman-Aste that I scooped up two honorable mentions for the 2008 International Photography Awards. The image below is part of an ongoing series called “Covered,” that won in the Fine Art category. The IPA received over 22,000 submissions this year! Being one of the few hundred honorable mentions is a worthy accomplishment. It is nice to receive the recognition, and I enjoy being listed next to some of the well known names in the industry. Cheers to all the winners.

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For immediate release:

Los Angeles, CA 9/10/2008
The International Photography Awards (IPA) announced the winners of this year’s IPA Photographer of the Year awards.

Jay Watson of San Francisco, CA was awarded an Honorable Mention in Fine Art category for the entry “Covered: Untitled 01” and in the Editorial Sports category for the entry, “Bull Rider Woodside Rodeo.”

About IPA
The 2008 International Photography Awards has received over 22,000 submissions from 124 countries across the globe. IPA’s mission is to salute the achievements of the world’s finest photographers, to discover new and emerging talent, and to promote the appreciation of photography. Since 2003 IPA has had the privilege and opportunity to acknowledge and recognize contemporary photographers’ accomplishments in this specialized art form.

IPA Contact:
Sarah Cho
Competition Director
IPA | Lucie Awards
www.photoawards.com
310-659-0122

Jay Watson

San Francisco Bay Area based lifestyle and people photographer Jay Watson shoots editorial, apparel, automotive, corporate, and sports subjects for commercial clients. Published in over 70 magazines.

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