21-05-2025
Kilkenny photographer wins big at World Food Photography Awards
Irish photographer, Ruth Calder-Potts, has won third place in the World of Drinks category at the World Food Photography Awards in London last night.
Ruth, who has previously been named Irish Food Photographer of the Year in 2023 and 2024, had her image of an elegant cocktail chosen from nearly 10,000 entries submitted from 70 countries around the world.
Heavily influenced by her experience in theatre and film, the Kilkenny-born, Dublin-based photographer is known for her eye-catching shots of food, drinks, people, and places.
Titled 'Just the One', the shot stood out as 'the one', with the photographer describing the image as a "quiet celebration of craft, mood, and restraint".
Speaking about her success at the awards, she said: "This was my first time entering the World Photography Awards, so to have my work recognised on a global stage was a real 'pinch me' moment. It was an incredible honour to be a finalist and to be in a room full of such talented photographers and inspiring work."
The winners of the competition's 25 categories were revealed by renowned chef, restaurateur and food writer Yotam Ottolenghi at the Mall Galleries, London on Tuesday, 20 May at an awards evening gathering stars of the food and arts worlds.
heartwarming image, The Elderly Having Delicious Food, by Chinese photographer Xiaoling Li, was announced as the Overall Winner of the awards.
