The International Photography Awards conducts an annual 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.

In addition to the cash prizes, the winners are announced, revealed and recognized during the “Oscars” of photography- The Lucie Awards gala ceremony at the Lincoln Center in New York in front of the entire photography luminaries and community.

Photography Awards Categories

Professional Categories:

Advertising: Annual Reports, Automotive, Beauty, Book Cover, Calendars, Catalogues, Fashion, Food, Music, Product,

Self-Promotion, Other

Architecture: Bridges, Buildings, Cityscapes, Historic, Interiors

Book: Documentary, Fine Art, Nature, People, Other

Deeper Perspective

Editorial: Environmental, Feature Story, General News, Personality, Photo Essay, Political, Sports, War/Conflict, Other

Fine Art: Abstract, Collage, Landscape, Nudes, Portrait, Still Life, Other

Nature: Flowers, Landscape, Seasons, Sunset, Trees, Underwater, Wildlife,Other

People: Children, Culture, Family, Lifestyle, Portrait, Self-Portrait, Wedding, Other

Special: Aerial, Digitally Enhanced, Industrial, Micro, Moving Images, Pets, Special Effects, Travel/Tourism, Other

Non-Professional Categories

Advertising : Beauty, Fashion, Music, Self-Promotion, Other

Architecture: Bridges, Buildings, Cityscapes, Historic,Interiors

Deeper Perspective

Editorial : Environmental, Feature Story, General News, Personality, Photo Essay, Political, Sports, War/Conflict, Other

Fine Art: Abstract, Collage, Landscapes, Nudes, Portrait, Still Life, Other

Nature: Flowers, Landscapes, Seasons, Sunset, Trees, Underwater, Wildlife, Other

People: Children, Culture, Family, Lifestyle, Portrait, Self-Portrait, Wedding, Other

Special: Aerial, Digitally Enhanced, Industrial, Micro, Moving Images, Pets, Special Effects, Travel/Tourism, Other

ENTRY FEES FOR IPA COMPETITION

PROFESSIONALS:

Single Image: $35.00 USD, Series (2 t0 5 images): $60.00 USD, Each Additional Category: $25.00 USD

NON PROFESSIONALS:

Single Image: $25.00 USD, Series (2 t0 5 images): $50.00 USD, Each Additional Category: $15.00 USD

STUDENTS:

Single Image: $15.00 USD, Series (2 t0 5 images): $30.00 USD, Each Additional Category: $10.00 USD