Nagayuki Kojima
Qualifications & Awards
BIPP: British Institute of Professional Photography
Qualification: Double Fellowship
Photographers of the Year 2022, 2023
The British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP), established in 1901, is a prestigious organization dedicated to advancing professional photography skills and industry standards. Known for its strict membership criteria based on artistic quality, technical excellence, and ethical standards, the BIPP is trusted worldwide.
Among its honors, the "Fellowship of BIPP" is the highest distinction, awarded only to photographers who demonstrate exceptional artistic expression, technical mastery, and a clear creative vision. With an extremely low acceptance rate, achieving Fellowship is recognized as a major career milestone internationally.
Kojima made history by being the first in the BIPP’s 123-year history to earn Fellowships in two different categories simultaneously.
WPC: World Photographic Cup
After serving as a representative for Japan, now an International Judge
The World Photographic Cup (WPC) is a prestigious international competition where photographers participate as national teams. Its mission is to promote artistic excellence, technical skills, and foster global understanding through photography. Featuring a variety of categories such as portrait and landscape, the competition is judged by leading experts from around the world. Unique among photography contests, WPC emphasizes team achievement over individual awards, creating a valuable platform for cultural exchange and the global development of photographic art.
Icon Awards
Title: Master
Achievements: 56 awards, including 1st place in 2019 and 2021
The Icon International Photography Awards, established in 1978 in the United States, is a prestigious global competition for wedding and portrait photography. It was founded as a successor to the historic Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), which helped pioneer new horizons in photographic art. This competition gathers photographers from around the world, providing a platform to compete in technical skill and creativity, and to pursue the highest honors in each category.
AsiaWPA
Title: Master
Qualification: Judge
Achievements: 93 awards, including 5 consecutive Photographer of the Year awards from 2019
The Asia Wedding Photographers Association (AsiaWPA), based in Hong Kong, is one of the largest wedding photography organizations in Asia. Established in 2013, it aims to enhance professional skills and contribute to the development of the industry. The association hosts international photo contests, educational seminars, and workshops, recognizing outstanding works and fostering networking within the photography community. AsiaWPA's awards are a mark of technical excellence and artistic achievement, playing a significant role in the global wedding photography culture.
WPE
Title: Master
Qualification: Judge
Achievements: 62 awards, including 1st place in 2019
WPE (World Photographers Europe) is an international photographer association based in France, organizing competitions for professional photographers across various genres such as wedding, portrait, and fashion. The WPE Awards are renowned for recognizing exceptional works, valuing both technical skill and artistic expression. Judging is performed by internationally acclaimed photographers, making WPE recognition a prestigious achievement and a significant honor for many photographers.
Cosmos Awards
Title: Double Master
Awarded: 87 awards, including Grand of the Grand in 2023
The Cosmos Awards, established in 2020, is an international photography competition originating in Greece, focusing on wedding and portrait photography. Judges are authoritative professionals comparable to those from WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International), and artworks are strictly evaluated for both artistic and technical quality. In 2023, a live print judging event was held in Malaysia, where the Grand of the Grand was selected from top awardees in each category.
EPA
Title: Double Master
Awarded: 78 awards, including Photographers of the Year in 2019
The Expression Photography Association International (EPA), based in Italy, hosts an international photography competition for professional photographers. While the contest is currently on hiatus, it has been a key platform for recognizing artistic and technical excellence. Winners once received prestigious titles such as "Master" or "Double Master," marking their international standing in the photography community.