The TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS serves as a global platform to celebrate, acknowledge, and connect talented photographers with fresh perspectives and new audiences within Tokyo’s vibrant creative community. Welcoming submissions from photographers of all backgrounds and locations, this competition invites artists from around the world to share their unique photographic visions. It’s an opportunity to gain recognition and establish connections within Japan’s dynamic creative landscape
Entry Fees:
Professional:
$30 per single image
$40 per series ( 2-9 images with the same theme)
30% off per additional category, if same entry is submitted to multiple categories
Non-professional:
$20 per single image
$25 per series (2-9 images with the same theme)
30% off per additional category, if same entry is submitted to multiple categories
Students:
$15 per single image
$20 per series (2-9 images with the same theme)
30% off per additional category, if same entry is submitted to multiple categories
Portfolio category: Entry fee for the Portfolio Category is $50
Please note that there are no further fees for winners services.
Submission Guidelines:
Digital images should be in sRGB format and not exceed 4000 pixels and 4 MB per file. Save as JPG compression High, and minimum 1000 pixels on the longest side.
TIFA Photographer of the Year
$3,000 cash prize and TIFA trophy
New Talent of the Year
$2,000 cash prize and TIFA trophy
First Place Category Winners Pro and Non-Pro
Advertising, Architecture, Book, Editorial, Events, Fine Art, Nature, People,Portfolio, Science Moving Images
$100 cash prize each (Paypal or Amazon gift card) *One cash prize per entry only
First Place Main Category Winners Pro and Non Pro will enjoy extensive publicity throughout the year in addition to the following benefits:
– Work exhibited in Tokyo and beyond
– Work showcased on the main page of our website
– Published winning images in the gallery exhibition catalogue
– Press release and newsletter announcements to over 90,000 in TIFA Community
– TIFA certificate of achievements (printable)
– Winner’s Logo to be used online and on printed materials
Other Category Winners
TIFA winners will enjoy extensive publicity throughout the following year in addition to the following benefits:
– Published winning images in the gallery exhibition catalogue
– Press release and newsletter announcements to over 90,000 in TIFA Community
– TIFA certificate of achievements (printable)
– Winner’s Logo to be used online and on printed materials
Copyright and all other rights remain with the photographer.
Any images used by TIFA shall carry the photographer’s credit line. TIFA may use images in any media sponsor publication. All entrants understand that any image submitted to the competition may be used by TIFA for marketing and promotional purposes including in any medium such as exhibitions, print, and digital media directly related to the TIFA competition though there may not be monetary compensation. By winning or placing in the competition, you are agreeing to be included in the winner’s annual book. Neither Tokyo International Foto Awards affiliates or partners assume any responsibility for materials submitted in violation of competition rules or for those which violate copyright regulations.
Disclaimer: Although we make every effort to provide accurate information, we advise a thorough review of the competitions rules and details to ensure your understanding and acceptance before proceeding with your entry.
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