Entries are open worldwide to photographers using an iPhone or iPad for iPhone Photography Awards 2021. Photos should not be published previously anywhere. The posts on personal accounts (Facebook, Instagram etc.) are eligible. The photos should not be altered in any desktop image processing program such as Photoshop. It is OK to use any IOS apps.

The use of any iPhone is permissible. iPhone add-on lenses can be used. In some cases, IPPAWARDS may ask the original image to verify that it’s taken with an iPhone, iPad. The photos that can not be verified are disqualified. The submissions must be in the original size or not smaller than 1000 pixels in either height or width.

Categories 

iPhone Photography Awards 2021 has the following prizes

• Top Prizes: All entries compete for the prestigious IPPA Photographer of the Year Award title; and the top 3 winners will receive a prize to be announced later.
• 18 Gold Bars: The 1st place winner of the 18 categories will win a Gold Bar from the most recognizable private gold mint in the world.
• 18 Platinum Bars: The 2nd and 3rd place winners of the 18 categories will win a Palladium Bar from the most recognizable private gold mint in the world.
• The work of the top winner and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Winners on each category will be publicized on IPPAWARDS online gallery and any published IPPAWARDS materials.
• Certificates in all Categories: All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from each category will receive an IPPAWARDS certificate.
• Honorable Mentions: IPPAWARDS judges will award several Honorable Mention to entries to acknowledge talent as they deem fit.

Categories

Abstract, Animals, Architecture, Children, City Life, Environment, Landscape, Lifestyle, Nature, Panorama, People, Portrait, Series (3 images), Still Life, Sunset, Travel, Trees, Other.

Winner Notification

All winners will be announced online eight to twelve weeks after the final submission deadline. Only top winners in each category will be notified before the official announcement.