SACC – ZOOM PRESENTATION

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Paul Mitchell FRPS

Born in East Yorkshire, Paul’s interest in photography emerged during his school years. Subsequently, he pursued a degree in graphic design at Hull College of Art, which paved the way for his design career in London working for numerous prominent FMCG companies and brands. Eventually running his own design agency for over 35 years.

Presently, Paul resides in East Dorset, where he dedicates his time to professional landscape photography and specialised book design.

Paul’s extensive exhibition experience encompasses London and the South East, and his work has been featured in numerous photographic magazines. He holds the esteemed position of Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, he also chaired the Landscape and Visual Art Distinctions panels and served on the PhotoBook panel. Additionally, he is a member of the renowned Arena group of photographers. Paul is also a well respected photographic judge and lecturer.

Paul’s achievements include winning the Sunday Times Choice Award in the prestigious Landscape Photographer of the Year competition in 2013. Overall winner of the the Urban Category in 2015, and receiving commendations in 2017 and 2018. He has also secured accolades in the Outdoor Photographer of the Year and the International Garden Photographer of the Year competitions. Notably, in March 2022, Paul was awarded the RHS Gold Medal and Best in Show at the Botanical Art and Photography Show held at the Saatchi Gallery.

In addition to his self-published book on pinhole photography titled “Spirit of Light,” Paul has collaborated with four renowned photographers to publish “The Coast – A Personal Perspective of the English Coastline.” 

 

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John Doheny Memorial Competition Awards

John Doheny

The John Doheny Memorial Landscape Photo competition awards day was Saturday 25th April. Helped by the Mallow Club and held in Mallow at St. Mary’s Secondary School The following results were recorded. Members from 8 different Clubs were awarded. Special thanks to the EPA our sponsor and to the amazing work done by our Judges David Travis and Norman McCloskey who went through the images to give us this spectacular set of awarded images. The awards Video featuring all the images and dedications will be published in May.

RESULTS

NON ADVANCED

1st        Vincent Walsh       Carrigaline Camera Club         

2nd       Erill Ryan              Ballincollig Camera Club        

3rd       Angela Pendergast          Clonmel Camera Club    

HM     Anna Golka          Blarney Photography Club       

HM     Martina Mulcahy   Blarney Photography Club       

ADVANCED

1st        Seamus Mulcahy   Blarney Photography Club.      

2nd       Paul Carroll          Cork Camera Group                

3rd       John Hooten         Mallow Camera Club

            

Honourable Mentions

Moira Fulton         Kilkenny Photo Society

Henry O’Brien      Blarney Photo Club                

Charlie O’Donovan        Cork Camera Group       

Paul Madigan        Blackwater Photo Society        

LtoR: Mark from SACC, Pat Heavin one of the founders of Mallow Club and Representative of the John Doheny family, Seamus Malcahy Winner of the 2025 Trophy and Niamh and Peter from the EPA

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2025 SACC JOHN DOHENY
LANDSCAPE COMPETITION

Sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency

Capture the presence of Ireland’s glorious
landscapes and seascapes.

Entries will be confined to images captured anywhere on the Island of
Ireland and it’s offshore Islands during the calendar year 2025.

There will be two grades and entries can be either Mono or Colour and up to 3 images entered as Grade 1 (Advanced) and Grade 2 (Non-Advanced).

Open to any member of a registered SACC Club.
SACC medals and prizes will be presented by the SACC and the EPA.


*FREE entry for all SACC Registered Club Members.

Registration is now open and rules available for download.

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