International Photography Awards 2025


International Photography Awards

Deadline:
Entry Fee:
Single Image From $20 - Series from $35
Age Limit:
Over 18 Only
Experience:
Any Experience
Open to Entries:
Worldwide

Editors Viewpoint

“The International Photography Awards, with a history spanning over two decades, offers an unparalleled opportunity to place your work before an assembly of the world’s most distinguished photographic experts. Beyond the prestige of recognition, participants compete for tens of thousands of dollars in prizes. Participation in these awards is not merely an entry; it is a strategic step towards accelerating your career trajectory.”

Competition Details

The International Photography Awards (IPA) stands as one of the most prestigious platforms celebrating photographic excellence globally. Since its inception in 2003, IPA has been dedicated to discovering new talents and honoring established photographers across various categories, from professional to amateur levels.

The photography community from countries around the globe will pay tribute to the most outstanding photography achievements presented at the gala ceremony, the IPA Awards. The two final winners of IPA, Photographer of the Year and Discovery of the Year, are announced at the IPA Awards Gala and are awarded cash prizes and the IPA Trophy.

Additional Information

FEES:
Professionals – Non-Professionals – Students
Single Image $40 $30 $20
Series (2-9 images) $65 $55 $35
Additional Categories 20% OFF 20% OFF 20% OFF

Winners Are:
Judged
Winners Announced:
6 Weeks after final Deadline

Contest Prize / Award / Exhibition Details

The 11 Category winners in the Professional Categories will each receive a $1,000 cash prize, and the 11 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 IPA Awards Gala, where they will be finalists for the following titles:

THE INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR (PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES)
DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR (NON-PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES)
Submit your images and be a part of the most recognized event in Photography!

For more details about the prizes, click the link below.


Usage Policy

Any photograph used by IPA shall carry the photographer’s credit line. Use may include publication in any IPA media sponsor publication. All entrants understand that any image submitted to the competition may be used by IPA for marketing and promotional purposes including in any media such as exhibitions, print and digital media directly related to the IPA competition, though there may not be monetary compensation. By winning or placing in the competition you are agreeing to be included in the winners’ annual.


Theme:
Architectural ,Fine Art ,Miscellaneous ,Nature ,People ,Photojournalism ,Sports Photography ,Still Life

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