The 13 Category winners in the Professional Categories will each receive a $1,000 cash prize, and the 13 Category winners in the Non-Professional Categories will each receive a $500 prize. Each of the above winners will also receive two tickets to attend the Lucie Awards Gala in New York city, where they will be finalists for the following titles:
THE INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR (PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES)
DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR (NON-PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES)
ANNUAL IPA PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
The International Photography Awards conducts an annual photography competition for professional, non-professional, and student photographers on a global level, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the photography world today. The IPA recognizes photography’s leading talents who are creating, shaping and defining the world of photography today.
Be honored by receiving the coveted Lucie Statue at the Lucie Awards Gala
Receive the IPA Trophy at the “Best of Show” Exhibition in New York City New
Be Published in the IPA Annual Book of Photography
Be Featured in the IPA Best of Show Exhibition in New York City and beyond
Win $47,500 in cash prizes
And more!
RULES OF THE IPA COMPETITION
ELIGIBILITY
The IPA competition is open to any living photographer, 18 years of age or older, from any country. Professional photographers will be judged against other professionals and non-professionals against other non-professionals and students.
IMAGE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All photographers must submit their work online. Digital files are required. Prints are not accepted as part of the competition. Digital images submitted should be saved as .jpg, compression HIGH, in RGB format and not exceed 4 MB per file, at 72dpi.
ENTRY FEES
All entries must include the appropriate entry fee in U.S. currency. Please click here to see entry fees.
WHO IS CONSIDERED PROFESSIONAL?
Photographers can submit as a professional who either earn, or have earned, some or all of their living from photography, and/or have had their photographic work published, and/or are a member of a photographic association or organization.
WHO IS CONSIDERED NON-PROFESSIONAL?
Photographers can submit as a non-professional if you do not fall under any of the above (Professional) categories. If you have earned some or all of your living as a photographer, had photographic work published, or are a member of a professional photographic organisation, then you must submit as a professional.
WHO IS CONSIDERED STUDENT?
Photographers can submit as a student if you are currently a full-time or part-time student. It is not necessary to be studying photography. A student of any subject can qualify.
IDENTIFYING MARKS AND SIGNATURES
No signature, stamp or any other identifying mark is allowed anywhere on the entry.
CATEGORIES
You may enter your work in as many categories as you wish. However, once the submission fee is paid, you will not be able to edit, change, or add new categories.