Photography Awards: What I Learned From Watching Hours of Live Judging

Entering photo competitions can be an emotional rollercoaster, and working up the confidence to enter can be tough. Choosing the right photo to submit is another daunting task. I hadn't entered a competition in about 15 years until last year when I decided to take the plunge into the Iris Awards, a prestigious photography competition in New Zealand.

The most eye-opening experience was attending the judging process at the Iris Awards. It provided me with unique insights that helped me grow as a photographer.