We are thrilled to announce the AIBP 2023 Awards of Excellence. This is our opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of our industry peers and colleagues. The winners of these 3 awards have shown passion, drive and a commitment to their business and the boudoir industry as a whole. They have gone above and beyond and truly deserve to be recognized for their efforts.
AIBP 2023 PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
A person who is an exemplary leader who displays AIBP’s values – Create, Learn, Connect
Photographer of the Year for 2023, AIBP’s most prestigious recognition is proudly awarded to Sarah Esther Witherington of OWN Boudoir, Atlanta, GA.Announcing Sarah as the recipient of this award is special because she is not only someone who was chosen by her peers, but someone who we admire and respect as an artist. If you aren’t familiar with Sarah’s work get familiar with it! Having known Sarah for many years we can say it is not only her work that makes her deserving of this award, but her openness to share what has worked and what hasn’t through out the years. Having just seen her at the most recent Retreat this was on display as she worked with other photographers during open shoot times to help them grow.
AIBP 2023 AMBASSADOR OF EXCELLENCE
A person that genuinely invests in the industry as a whole. They embrace the idea that we “grow together” and supports colleagues equally.
The Ambassador of Excellence for 2023 is awarded to Michal Lepore of Touch of Boudoir, Liverpool, NY
AIBP 2023 RISING STAR
A person that has recently begun their career in the boudoir genre and has displayed immense growth in all aspects of their business. This is definitely “someone to watch.”
The 2023 Rising Star award goes to Kristina Daugherty of KJ Boudoir, Chesterfield, VA.
Congratulations to all of the winners! They will all be receiving a beautiful engraved award, as well as a $500 credit to the AIBP Retreat 2024.
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