Georgian wildlife photographer Irakli Shavgulidze has been named among the Top 10 finalists in the wildlife category of the 2026 FEP Awards, organized by the Federation of European Photographers.
Shavgulidze’s shortlisted image, titled “White Wagtail”, was taken near the ancient rock-hewn town of Uplistsikhe in Eastern Georgia.
The photograph secured a place among the final selections in one of Europe’s leading professional photography competitions.
The FEP Awards are organized annually by the Federation of European Photographers, a pan-European body representing national professional photography associations. The competition brings together professional photographers from across Europe, with winners selected by an international jury across multiple categories, including wildlife, portrait, landscape, and commercial photography.
This is not Shavgulidze’s first recognition in the competition. In 2017, he reached the Top 5 in the wildlife photography category, marking an earlier international achievement in his career.
Shavgulidze has been active in photography since 2012, and has focused on wildlife photography since 2015. Photography is his second profession and long-term hobby.
The final results and award ceremony will take place in Iceland on April 25, where category winners and overall awards will be announced.
