Requirements
All images must be taken with an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. 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 we may ask the original image to verify that it’s taken with an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. 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
Animals, Abstract, Architecture, Children, Flowers, Food, Landscape, Lifestyle, Nature, News/Events, Panorama, People, Portrait, Seasons, Still Life, Sunset, Travel, Trees, Others.
Prizes
All photographers compete for the 3 IPPAWARDS Photographers of the Year. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
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.
19 Gold Bars: The top entry from each of the 19 IPPA categories will win a Gold 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 categories will receive a IPPAWARDS certificate.
Honorable Mentions: IPPAWARDS judges will award several Honorable Mention to entries to acknowledge talent as they deem fit.
Judging Criteria: Members of the Jury will review all entries and judge images on the basis of artistic merit, originality, subject, and style and ultimately decide the winners.
Entry Fees
1 image: $3.50
3 images: $7.50
5 images: $15.50
10 images: $27.50
15 images: $35.50
20 images: $50.00
25 images: $57.50
There are no limits in the number of entries however we recommend that you only submit your best ones. Enter now.
Winner Notification
All winners will be announced online eight to twelve weeks after the final submission deadline. Only top winners in each categories will be notified before the official announcement.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.ippawards.com/