2024 Istanbul Photo Awards
The 10th Istanbul Photo Awards 2024 represents a significant milestone in the world of international news photography. Hosted by Anadolu Agency, a distinguished global news agency boasting over a century of expertise, this esteemed competition stands as a testament to the agency’s enduring dedication to enriching the realm of news photography. Rooted in a region renowned for its diverse cultural tapestry, the Istanbul Photo Awards provide an unmatched platform for professional photographers worldwide to display their bravery and artistic prowess.
The Istanbul Photo Awards have ascended to become one of the most prestigious news photography competitions on a global scale. The awards are a tribute to acknowledging and honoring the extraordinary endeavors of courageous and talented photographers hailing from various corners of the globe. Beyond being a mere competition, this contest signifies a celebration of the art of capturing moments that vividly narrate the compelling stories of our era.
Benefits
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 The 2024 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- Both published and unpublished photos are acceptable.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.
Categories Available In The Istanbul Photo Awards
Diverse Opportunities for Participation
Photographers can participate in various categories, each designed to highlight different aspects of photography:
- Single News: For standalone news-related images. A maximum of one image per application, with up to four different applications allowed.
- Story News: Focused on news-related image series, requiring ten images per application. Up to two different stories can be submitted.
- 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.
- Story Sports: This category demands a series of ten sports-related images per application, with a limit of two different stories.
- Single Nature & Environment: Showcasing nature and environment in a single image. Photographers may submit up to four different images.
- Story Nature & Environment: A series of ten images focusing on nature and environment-related subjects. Two different stories are permissible.
- Single Portrait: Capturing the essence of portraiture in a single image. Up to four different images can be submitted.
- Story Portrait: A series of ten images in the portrait category, with up to two different stories allowed.
- Single Daily Life: For images depicting everyday life, one image per application, up to four applications.
- Story Daily Life: Focused on daily life in a series format, requiring ten images per application, with a limit of two different stories.
Method of Application
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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.
Application Deadline: January 17, 2024.
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