International Photography Awards (IPA)
- Apr 1
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Cost: Paid (No Financial Aid Available)
Professional: $40 (single image), $65 (series)
Non-professional: $30 (single image), $55 (series)
Student: $20 (single image), $35 (series)
Additional categories: 20% discount per extra category
Description: The International Photography Awards is a global competition open to professional, non-professional, and student photographers. Entrants submit digital images across various categories such as fine art, nature, people, and editorial. Winners receive cash prizes, Lucie statues, and opportunities for international exposure through exhibitions and publication in the IPA Annual.
Dates:
Early Bird Deadline: January 31, 2025
Regular Deadline: April 30, 2025
Final Deadline: June 30, 2025
Winners announced approximately six weeks after final deadline
Grade Levels: Grades 12 (18 years and older)
Skill Level: Advanced
Location Requirements: None
Additional Info: Top awards include International Photographer of the Year ($10,000), Discovery of the Year ($5,000), Deeper Perspective Photographer of the Year ($5,000), and Moving Image Photographer of the Year ($2,500). Winners are honored at the Lucie Awards Gala in New York City.