2022 “Smile World” International Photography Awards
The Smile World International Photography Award, founded by the Smile World International Photography Union (SWIPu), is one of the best photography competitions in the world.
The Smile World International Photography Award focuses on professionalism and humanism.
The purpose of the award is to let people truly understand the power and significance of images. The smiling world will closely connect people, convey love and warmth, and jointly create a better future.
The 2022 “Smile World” International Photography Award
Eligibility
The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers all over the world who are 18 years and over.
No restrictions concerning shooting equipment (DSLR, Mirrorless DC, Cellphone, Drone, VR camera, Action camera, etc)
This is a digital image only exhibition.
Calendar
Entry Start: September 1, 2022
Regular Deadline: January 15, 2023
Jury: Mid March 2023
Sending Raw and high resolution files (email notification): Mid April 2023
Winners Announcement: End of May 2023
Categories
A. Portrait of People (a person or a group of people, which can be close-up or include the background environment)
B. Beauty of Nature (show us the great nature itself. Including plant and animal, from the smallest living organism to the largest mammal, both on land and in the oceans)
C. Street and Documentary (real record of people's life and work, either on the street or elsewhere)
D. Attractive Landscape (including natural landscape, urban landscape, etc.)
Prizes
Total prize $22,000 in 2022
Gold Award (one winner in each category, 4 in total), each winner gets $1,200, certificate of award, showcase in online gallery
Silver Award (two winners in each category, 8 in total), each winner gets $800, certificate of award, showcase in online gallery
Bronze Award (three winners in each category, 12 in total), each winner gets $500, certificate of award, showcase in online gallery
Excellent Awards (12 winners in each category, 48 in total), each winner gets $100, certificate of award, showcase in online gallery
The prize money shall be subject to the existing tax law and the legally established withholding taxes shall be applied.