Graduating Raffles College photography student, Ingrid Sjodhal of Surry Hills, has been named the winner of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (NSW) Student Folio of the Year Award.

Ingrid, who just completed her photography studies, submitted a portfolio of 10 fashion, beauty and fantasy shots, in both black and white and colour.

The award’s judges said, “Ingrid's folio contained some highly art directed fashion style images with strong composition and an understanding of lighting and posing the human form.”

Ingrid’s prize includes vouchers to the value of $500, a vintage camera trophy and work experience with a choice of pro-photographers including Israel Smith, Graham Monro or Chris Shain.

Ingrid, who was runner-up last year, was thrilled with her award, saying “My studies at Raffles College have led to some tremendous opportunities and this is a very good start to 2008 and my new career as a freelance photographer.” The AIPP is the largest organisation in Australia representing the interests of professional photographers.

See examples of Ingrid's photography work.