Local photographer to compete in International Photographic Competition

A photograph created by Katherine McClure of Katherine McClure Photography in Prairie City, has recently been accepted as a finalist in the Professional Photographers of America’s 2024 International Photographic Competition. McClure’s work is one of the 32 images in the High School Senior category that will move on as a finalist in the upcoming photo competition at Imaging USA in Louisville, Ky., Jan. 28-30.

Imaging USA is one of the largest annual conventions and expos for professional photographers. A total of 497 finalist images across 16 image categories will be judged in live head-tohead rounds by a panel of eminent jurors from across the United States.

With each round, images will be randomly placed into brackets and judges will eliminate the number of images by half. In the end, the 16 category-winning photographers will walk away with a trophy and a check for $1,000. The overall winner of the competition will receive the Grand Imaging Award and a check for $10,000.

“Child of Man,” by McClure will be on display at the International Photographic Exhibition alongside other top photographic works from the competition.