20th Annual iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) Open for Entries
The iPhone Photography Awards 2027 are now open for entries, inviting photographers worldwide to submit original images taken with an iPhone or iPad for the 20th edition of the international competition.
Short description
The 20th Annual iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) are now open for entries, inviting photographers from around the world to submit their best images taken with an iPhone or iPad.
Founded in 2007, IPPAWARDS is the longest-running international photography competition dedicated to iPhone photography. The competition celebrates the creativity, originality and artistic vision of photographers using mobile devices.
For its 20th edition, photographers can submit work across 12 categories: Abstract, Animals, Architecture, Children, Citylife/Cityscape, Landscape, Lifestyle, Nature, People, Portrait, Series and Other.
There is no limit to the number of entries a photographer may submit, with each entry requiring a paid submission slot. The Series category consists of three images.
Entrants must submit original photographs taken with an iPhone or iPad.
Photographs may have been previously published, provided they have not been used for commercial purposes. Images posted on personal accounts, websites or social media are eligible.
Photographs that have previously won major awards in IPPAWARDS competitions are not eligible for re-entry.
Entries are evaluated by the IPPAWARDS jury based on artistic merit, originality, subject and style.
Winners will receive international exposure through the IPPAWARDS platform, with winning photographs featured in the competition's online gallery and promotional materials.
Eligibility
The competition is open worldwide to amateur and professional photographers of all nationalities and skill levels.
Benefits
➜ All entries compete for the IPPA Photographer of the Year Award, including Grand Prix, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place distinctions.
➜ The 1st place winner in each of the 12 categories will receive a Gold Bar, subject to market availability.
➜ The 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category will receive a Platinum Bar, subject to market availability.
➜ The top winner and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category will be featured in the IPPAWARDS online gallery and published promotional materials.
➜ All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place category winners will receive an IPPAWARDS certificate.
➜ The jury may also award Honorable Mentions to recognize outstanding talent.
➜ All entries are eligible for selection for Masters by IPPAWARDS, an invitation-only fine-art platform showcasing selected photographers.
Entry fees
Entry fees start at $9.50 for one image, with discounted packages available for multiple submissions.
