Ace Fylde coast photographer celebrates 3 wins at Lifestyle Photographers Association International Awards
“Now for the final round…”
Fylde coast photographer Dave Nelson has celebrated a trio of international award-winning photographs, with three images recognised in the latest 2026 v02 Lifestyle Photographers Association International Awards.
The winning photographs were selected in the Solo Portraits category, taking Nelson’s total number of award-winning images with the Association to 14.
Nelson said: “I’m absolutely delighted to say that I’ve had three photographs selected as winners in the latest 2026 v02 Lifestyle Photographers Association International Awards.”
The Lifestyle Photographers Association International runs competitions recognising lifestyle photography from photographers around the world, with awards contributing to international rankings.
Nelson finished joint 31st in the world in the Association’s international rankings last year. With one competition round still to go in 2026, he said the latest results would add valuable points towards his final ranking. He said what made the latest round particularly pleasing was the variety of the three images.
“The three winning photographs are all very different — different locations, lighting and styles — but all taken here in Lancashire, including Blackpool and St Annes,” he said.
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Nelson has spent more than 40 years behind a camera, including working in newspapers and the national media.
He said: “After more than 40 years behind a camera, much of it working in newspapers and the national media, it’s incredibly rewarding to see my lifestyle portrait work gaining international recognition.”
With the final competition round still to come, Nelson added: “Now for the final round…”