2009 International Photography Awards (IPA) Recognizes Michael Creagh

PR Log (Press Release) – Aug 28, 2009 – Los Angeles, California - Michael Creagh was awarded in the 2009 International Photography Awards Competition.  His entry "Noise" received an Honorable Mention in Advertising - Fashion category.  The image was originally photographed as part for a cover story for Noise Magazine.  This is the second time Creagh has been awarded by the IPA.  Last year, his entry "Air" for the Susana Monaco Campaign also received an Honorable Mention.


ABOUT Winner:
Michael Creagh is a New York fashion photographer shooting editorial and commercial work.  Creagh’s award winning journey began while living a vagabond’s life in France and Italy:  just walking around taking pictures of everything he saw.  In London, he began shooting portraits, and in New York, fashion.  His photo series have appeared for such clients as MTV, Ecko, Microsoft, Samsung, Sony Music, Warner Bros Music, McDonalds, Disney, W, Elle, Hamptons, NY Post Page 6 Magazine, Bill Blass, Joseph Abboud, Cacharel, Susana Monaco, McCann Erickson, Leo Burnett, Ogilvy and Mather, Fashion Institute of Technology, and Vidal Sassoon.

Creagh has been recognized by many international juries and press; including the International Photo Awards 2008, the Black and White Awards in London 2008, and PX3 Prix de la Photographie Awards in Paris 2008. With press from China to Eastern Europe to Latin America, Michael’s work is internationally acclaimed. Most recently, his 10 page cover story and interview in The May 2009 edition of Digital PhotoPro Magazine could be found on nearly every magazine stand in America.



ABOUT IPA:
The 2009 International Photography Awards received nearly 18,000 submissions from 104 countries across the globe. IPA is a sister-effort of the Lucie Foundation, where the top three winners are announced at the annual Lucie Awards gala ceremony. The Foundation's mission is to honor master 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 photographer's accomplishments in this specialized and highly visible competition. Visit www.photoawards.com

Contact:
Michael Creagh Studio:
photos@michaelcreagh.com
http://michaelcreagh.com
http://michaelcreagh.wordpress.com

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