The IRIS Award is an international prize recognising new and outstanding portraiture in photographic art.

The criteria for selection focuses on portraits that are unique, compelling and engaging whilst maintaining
excellence in photography.The award is open to photographic artists from all over the world and will culminate
in a professional group exhibition of finalists’ work at the Perth Centre for Photography. Finalists will have their
work promoted online, and will also have the chance to win up to three cash prizes.

2015 Winner – Mike Read