Istanbul Photo Awards 2024

Published: 30 Nov 2023 996 views

The 10th Istanbul Photo Awards 2024 marks a significant milestone in the realm of international news photography. Organised by Anadolu Ajans?, 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.

The Istanbul Photo Awards have evolved into one of the most esteemed news photography contests globally. The awards are dedicated to recognising 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.

Istanbul Photo Awards Istanbul Photo Awards

Application Deadline	January 17, 2024
Country to study	Turkey
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Istanbul Photo Awards
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Istanbul Photo Awards Istanbul Photo Awards

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.

Requirements for Istanbul Photo Awards Istanbul Photo Awards

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• Both published and unpublished photos are acceptable.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.

Selection Process

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 ten 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.

Application Deadline

January 17, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Istanbul Photo Awards on istanbulphotoawards.com to apply