NZIPP TEAMS
NZIPP’s success stems from the operational framework of a volunteer regional network, with members working for the benefit of all members, conducting programmes, regional events and activities, along with joint regional and national events.
NZIPP REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Connect with a vibrant, supportive and encouraging community to share ideas, sharpen your skills and be part of the next generation of photographers. Associate with the best, enhance your marketing profile and celebrate the excellence of New Zealand Professional Photography. Regional events discuss techniques, new products and equipment, industry issues, suppliers, seminars, workshops, showcasing of photographers and networking opportunities.
There are seven regional branches of the Institute across New Zealand. Our Regional volunteer network maintain a regular schedule of seminars, workshops and networking activities for their local members. Our membership packages provide a recognised pathway towards becoming an NZIPP Accredited Professional Photographer by participating in our business, education and accreditation Member programme.
Get in contact with one of our regional representatives:

Sarahlee Cobb
Auckland Regional Representative

Marama Shearer
Waikato/BOP Regional Representative

Michelle Fey
Central Districts Regional Representative

Olivia Wakefield
Wellington Regional Representative

Victoria Vincent
Nelson/Marlborough Regional Representative

Ann Worthy-Stephenson
Canterbury Westland Regional Representative

Dan Childs
Otago Regional Representative
NZIPP BOARD
NZIPP is a not-for-profit organisation for professional photographers. It is governed by a Board of Directors who are elected at the AGM, including the President, three directors, and the Honours Council Chairperson. The Board may also appoint two further Board members, who may or may not be photographers. The Executive Director (an independent contractor) also sits as a member of the NZIPP Board in a non-voting capacity.

Gino Demeer
NZIPP President

Chris Helliwell
NZIPP Vice President

Jo Frances-Moore
NZIPP Board Chairperson

Kate Christie
NZIPP Board Director
NZIPP OPERATIONS TEAM
Alongside the NZIPP Board sits a small operational team led by the Executive Director. This team takes overall responsibility for the operations of the Institute, including finances and membership, overseeing national events and liaising with Regional Representatives.

Sarah McGregor
NZIPP Executive Director

Amanda Davis
NZIPP Membership Coordinator
NZIPP HONOURS COUNCIL
The Honours Council organise the NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards (otherwise known as the Nikon Iris Awards) and Gala Dinner; and NZIPP Honours Awards, such as Life member and NZIPP Honorary Fellow. They see that the integrity of the awards is upheld at all times, which ensures the Iris Professional Photography Awards continue to be the most prestigious professional photography awards in New Zealand. Members of the Honours Council are Accredited members of the Institute. The Honours Council Chairperson sits as a member of the NZIPP Board for Honours Council matters. Other members of the Honours Council are appointed by the NZIPP Board annually.

Rochelle Dillon
NZIPP Honours Council Chairperson

Ian Rotherham
NZIPP Honours Council

Sharisse Eberlein
NZIPP Honours Council
NZIPP ACCREDITATION TEAM
The NZIPP Accreditation team is a small group who work to run Accreditation rounds. Accreditation is an assessment of photographic technique and business. Those who pass go on to become Accredited Professional Photographers and can advertise themselves as such, and receive
Accredited member benefits, including using the NZIPP logo and earning NZIPP distinctions.
Accreditation rounds are held four times per year. A group of judges meet online and assess an image submission in a particular branch of photography, such as portrait, wedding, commercial or a specialised area.

Rebecca Kempton
NZIPP Accreditation Team Leader
NZIPP EVENTS TEAM
The Events team take care of the annual NZIPP conference. The conference is held in conjunction with the NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards and Gala Dinner.

Justine Weatherall
NZIPP Events Team

Nicola Wilhemsen
NZIPP Events Team
NZIPP VETERANS PROJECT TEAM
The Veterans Project team was formed in 2013. In 2014, NZIPP launched a nationwide project to photograph New Zealand war veterans. The project was thorough and successful, reaching national media and producing a piece of history for New Zealand in the form of the Veterans Book and a database of images which are still being used in media today.

Tony Stewart
NZIPP Veteran Project Co-Ordinator

Richard Linton
NZIPP Veteran Portrait Team
NZIPP EDUCATION COORDINATOR
In April 2020, the NZIPP Board appointed Esther Bunning to the role of NZIPP Education Coordinator.
This role is still under development, and we are very excited to see what Esther creates for our Education platform.

Esther Bunning
NZIPP Education Co-Ordinator