International Photography

The International Photography Awards is open to photographers from countries worldwide. Discover the world through your lens as this category celebrates the diversity and beauty of countries across the globe. We invite you to share your vision of the world, capturing its essence through your unique perspective.

Whether you're an amateur or a professional, we're looking for images that tell stories, evoke emotions, and showcase the rich cultures, landscapes, and moments that define our planet. Join us in this global celebration of photography, where your creativity knows no bounds and every shot can connect hearts and minds across continents.

Categories

IP2601. Australia Photography
IP2602. Austria Photography
IP2603. Belgium Photography
IP2604. Brazil Photography
IP2605. Bulgaria Photography
IP2606. Canada Photography
IP2607. Chile Photography
IP2608. China Photography
IP2609. Croatia Photography
IP2610. Czech Republic Photography
IP2611. Denmark Photography
IP2612. Egypt Photography
IP2613. England Photography
IP2614. Finland Photography
IP2615. France Photography
IP2616. Georgia Photography
IP2617. Germany Photography
IP2618. Greece Photography
IP2619. Hungary Photography
IP2620. Iceland Photography
IP2621. India Photography
IP2622. Indonesia Photography
IP2623. Ireland Photography
IP2624. Italy Photography
IP2625. Japan Photography
IP2626. Jordan Photography
IP2627. Kenya Photography
IP2628. Laos Photography
IP2629. Luxembourg Photography
IP2630. Malaysia Photography
IP2631. Maldives Photography
IP2632. Malta Photography
IP2633. Mauritius Photography
IP2634. Mexico Photography
IP2635. Morocco Photography
IP2636. Myanmar Photography
IP2637. Namibia Photography
IP2638. Netherland Photography
IP2639. New Zealand photography
IP2640. Norway Photography
IP2641. Oman Photrography
IP2642. Panama Photography
IP2643. Peru Photography
IP2644. Philippines Photography
IP2645. Poland Photography
IP2646. Portugal Photography
IP2647. Qatar Photography
IP2648. Russia Photography
IP2649. Saudi Arabia Photography
IP2650. Scotland Photography
IP2651. Singapore Photography
IP2652. South Korea Photography
IP2653. Spain Photography
IP2654. Sri Lanka Photography
IP2655. Sweden Photography
IP2656. Switzerland Photography
IP2657. Thailand Photography
IP2658. Turkey Photography
IP2659. UAE Photography
IP2660. United Kingdom Photography
IP2661. United States Photography
IP2662. Vietnam Photography
IP2600. New Category

Entry Fees

Standard Entry Fees

$40/image for professional and $35/image for amateur/student categories. There are no limits in the number of entries.

Fees are non-refundable. Withdrawn entries (whether withdrawn by entrant or by the award for entrant's failure to comply with the entry rules) will NOT be refunded.

Multiple entries must be submitted at the same time as your first entry in order to be counted as "additional entries". An entry submitted at a later time will be counted as a "first entry".

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Bundle Entries Package

Participants may purchase a Bundle Entries Package, which can be used within the year of the competition when the package is purchased. The package is priced at $200 for 10 Credits.

One (1) Entry Category = One (1) Credit. With the package, you are able to save up to $20 per entry.

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Entry Deadlines

2026 Entry Period Early Bird
(May 21 - Jun 18, 2026)
Regular
(Jun 19 - Jul 16, 2026)
Final
(Jul 17 - Aug 13, 2026)
Final Extension
(Aug 14 - Sep 10, 2026)
Professional Single $35 $40 $45 $50
Professional Series
(2-8 images)
$45 $50 $55 $60
Amateur / Student Single $30 $35 $40 $45
Amateur / Student Series $40 $45 $50 $55
Additional Category $25 $30 $35 $40
Bundle Entries Package: $200 for 10 Credits
One (1) Category = One (1) Credit
Winners Announcement: Sep 25, 2026

*Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years (2021-2026).

Winner's Benefits

Benefits / Winning Level Photographers of the Year Category Winners of the Year Platinum Winners Gold/Silver Winners
Cash Prizes $5,000 (Pro)
$3,000 (Amateur / Student)
$100 / Category / /
Maia Statuette YES / / /
Exclusive “Photographer of the Year” Certification YES / / /
Seasonal Features on Winners Highlight Section YES YES / /
Listed in Official Winner Press Release YES YES / /
Priority Features on Global Photography Awards e-Newsletter YES YES / /
Winning Image Showcased on a Global Virtual Exhibition YES YES / /
Photo Showcased at Gallery Section YES YES / /
Spotlighted Winner Article on Media Partner Site – Muse.World YES YES YES /
Dedicated Social Media Posts YES YES YES /
Dedicated Winner Profile Page YES YES YES YES
Exclusive Access to Winner’s Interview YES YES YES YES
Dedicated Winning Page YES YES YES YES
Eligible to Purchase Maia Statuette YES YES YES YES
Winner e-Certificate YES YES YES YES
Digital Winner Badge YES YES YES YES

*Note: Cash prizes are not cumulative. Only one cash prize can be awarded to each winner with the highest available prize applied.

For example, if a winner is awarded both Professional Photographer of the Year (Professional Category) and Category Winner of the Year, they will only receive the $5,000 cash prize from the Photographer of the Year and not $100 from winning the latter. Category Winners can only receive one $100 cash prize even if they win the title in multiple categories.

If you submitted your entries through an award agent and won either Photographer or Category Winner of the Year, IAA will proceed to issue the cash prize to the closest representative of the winning entry, the award agent, to collect it on your behalf. Please liaise with your award agent on the matter of cash prizes. Cash prizes will be issued either to the winners or award agent within a month after the announcement of results.

The Global Photography Awards and International Awards Associate’s decision are final in its sole discretion and binding in relation to all matters relating to Competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence

Submission Details

Step 1
Tap the "My Account" button to register your username and password. If you are already a member, tap "Log In."
Step 2
Complete the short online entry form. Don't forget that you can enter each work in more than one category.
Step 3
Upload your supporting document or files to the system.
Step 4
Click “Checkout” to process your entry fees.

Kindly provide a synopsis of your design of approximately 350 words. The brief should strengthen your entry, as well as providing the jury a better understanding of your project. A written translation or adaptation of non-English entries is highly recommended.

The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (Keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).

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