İstanbul Photo Awards 2024 Enter Now to Showcase Your Photographic Mastery
Delve into the world of the İstanbul Photo Awards 2024, where artistry and journalism converge. Are you prepared to join the ranks of the world’s most talented news photographers ? This contest, hosted by the century-old Anadolu Ajansı, offers a platform for your powerful images to narrate compelling stories. From sports to daily life, your lens can capture moments that define our times. Why wait? Be part of a legacy of visual storytelling !
The 10th Istanbul Photo Awards 2024 marks a significant milestone in the realm of international news photography. Organised by Anadolu Ajansı, a renowned global news agency with over a century of experience, this prestigious contest stands as a testament to the agency’s enduring commitment to enriching the world of news photography. With its roots deeply entrenched in a region known for its rich tapestry of diverse cultures, the Istanbul Photo Awards offer an unparalleled platform for professional photographers worldwide to showcase their courage and skill.
- Contest Name: 10th İstanbul Photo Awards 2024
- Organizer: Anadolu Ajansı
- Focus News: Photography
- Categories: Single & Story News, Sports,
Nature, Portrait, Daily Life - Prizes: Up to $6,000 USD; Special Anniversary Prizes
- Eligibility: Professional Photographers
Submission - Type: High-Resolution Photos; Published/Unpublished
- Deadline: January 17, 2024
Contest Overview
The Significance of the Awards
The Istanbul Photo Awards have evolved into one of the most esteemed news photography contests globally. The awards are dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the exceptional efforts of brave and skilled photographers from
various corners of the earth. This contest is more than a competition; it’s a celebration of the art of capturing moments that narrate the stories of our time.
Categories
Diverse Opportunities for Participation
Photographers can participate in various
categories, each designed to highlight different aspects of photography:
1. Single News : For standalone news-related images. A maximum of one image per application, with up to four different applications allowed.
2. Story News : Focused on news-related
image series, requiring ten images per
application. Up to two different stories can be submitted.
3. Single Sports : For individual sports-related photographs. Similar to the Single News category, one image per application is allowed, with a total of four different applications.
4. Story Sports : This category demands a series of ten sports-related images per application, with a limit of two different stories.
5. Single Nature & Environment: Showcasing nature and environment in a single image. Photographers may submit up to four different images.
6. Story Nature & Environment : A series of tens images focusing on nature and
environment-related subjects. Two different stories are permissible.
7. Single Portrait : Capturing the essence of portraiture in a single image. Up to four different images can be submitted.
8. Story Portrait : A series of ten images in the portrait category, with up to two different stories allowed.
9. Single Daily Life : For images depicting everyday life, one image per application, up to four applications.
10. Story Daily Life : Focused on daily life in a series format, requiring ten images per application, with a limit of two different stories.
Prizes
Rewarding Excellence in Photography
The contest offers attractive prizes to
encourage and honor the best in the field:
- First Prize : $3,000 USD
- Second Prize : $1,500 USD
- Third Prize : $1,000 USD
- Photo of the Year : The first-prize winner in the Single News category will be honoured as “Photo of the Year”, receiving a total of $6,000 USD.
- Special Tenth Anniversary Prize : Two
photographers from all series categories will be awarded $1,000 USD each.
Eligibility and Application Details
Who Can Apply?
The contest is open to professional photographers, both freelancers and those affiliated with companies or agencies. Special consideration is given to young photographers under the age of 28, who are eligible for a special award in the tenth year.
Submission Requirements
- High-resolution photographs in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format are required.
- Both published and unpublished photos are acceptable.
- A focus on stories of discrimination across various themes is encouraged.
How to Apply?
Interested photographers can apply by visiting the official competition page.
Conclusion
A Gateway to Global Recognition The Istanbul Photo Awards provide a unique opportunity for photographers to gain international exposure and recognition. With a deadline of January 17, 2024, potential applicants are encouraged to prepare their submissions and seize this chance to be part of a globally celebrated photography event.
