Awards Of Excellence

The AIBP Awards of Excellence are here for 2024!

This is the opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of our industry peers and colleagues.

This year there are three awards to be given out to AIBP members.

Photographer of the Year:

This person is an exemplary leader who displays AIBP’s values – Create, Learn, Connect

Rising Star:

This person 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.”

Ambassador of Excellence:

This person genuinely invests in the industry as a whole. They embrace the idea that we “grow together” and supports colleagues equally.

Please fill out the form with your nomination. If you have more than one, please fill out multiple forms. Winners announced at the end of January.

Nominations are open now through Dec 30th.

Awards of Excellence 2024

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AIBP Awards of Excellence 2023

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

1 | Association of International Boudoir Photographers

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

Michal is beyond deserving of this recognition. He is constantly going above and beyond to elevate not only AIBP, but the boudoir genre as a whole with his commitment to community over competition. We got to see this first hand at the AIBP Retreat in November where he selflessly recorded a ton of BTS content to help give others a window into our premier educational event.

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.

Kristina’s work is absolutely stunning! And since getting to know her 2 years ago we’ve watched her take her work and business to the next level. She has continually honed her skills with a willingness to absorb knowledge from those she works with has translated into amazing growth in her as a business person, but more impact fully as an artist which exemplifies what this award is about.

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.

Are you interested in learning more about AIBP? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.

AIBP Awards of Excellence 2022

We are thrilled to announce the AIBP 2022 Awards of Excellence. This is a prestigious 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 2022 PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
A person who is an exemplary leader who displays AIBP’s values – Create, Learn, Connect

Photographer of the Year for 2022 is proudly awarded to Cate Scaglione of Life As Fine Art based in Red Bank, NJ.

Cate has been a boudoir photographer since 2010, specializing in fine art and editorial style intimate portraiture. Cate brings a wealth of knowledge, professionalism and a humbleness to AIBP and the boudoir community. She is passionate while working with her clients which shows through in her uniquely stunning style. She is giving of her time and knowledge and genuinely loves to see others succeed. Cate is the epitome of what AIBP stands for and truly displays the community’s values.

AIBP 2022 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 2022 Ambassador of Excellence is awarded to Kiati Plooksawasdi of Kiati Plooks Photography based in Maryland.

Kiati is passionate about creating beautiful art through the lens and possibly even more so about sharing his knowledge and skills with those who are lucky enough to be around him. For those who were at the AIBP Retreat in 2022, this was abundantly clear. He was eager and willing to share, assist and uplift his photography colleagues. It’s humans like Kiati who uplift AIBP and truly embrace community over competition so we can all grow together.

AIBP 2022 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 2022 Rising Star award goes to Andrea Liora of Andrea Liora Studios based in San Fransisco Bay Area.

At AIBP, we’ve had the pleasure of watching this photographer invest into her business and clients this year. She is constantly working to put herself out there. Keep your eye on Andrea as she will be doing big things in the boudoir community.

Congratulations to all of the winners! They will all be receiving a beautiful engraved award, a feature in an upcoming issue of PHILOSOPHIE boudoir as well as a $500 credit to the AIBP Retreat 2023.