Nominations open for Hamdan International Photography Award

• Prize Amount – $20,000–$200,000
• Deadline – May 31, 2025
• CLICK HERE TO APPLY

The $1,000,000 Hamdan International Photography Award is thrilled to invite photographers from around the world to explore and capture the concept of power through artistic, technical and/or human perspectives.

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This category welcomes all forms of photography including aerial, photojournalism, and even abstract, to highlight the philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of power.

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Theme

• Power will be the main theme of the season.

Categories

• Power: Power’, a multi-faceted theme, is not just something one can see or measure; it is also something one can feel and engage with. It exists in many forms, each with its own dimensions and meanings.
• Drone (Video): Photographers have reached new creative heights using specialised tools to enhance their artistic control and produce exceptional ideas that have shaped the photography industry and influenced various fields.
• Sports Photography: From intense competition to moments of victory and defeat, Sports offer a dynamic blend of emotion, movement and storytelling.
• Portfolio (Storytelling): A challenging category for photographers to the art of visual story-telling, where each image weaves into a compelling narrative.
• General (Black & White and Colour): Each year, thousands eagerly await the return of the General Category, a cornerstone for photographers to showcase their artistry that is not defined under a specific category.
• Special Awards:
  • Photography Appreciation Award: The photography industry has many passionate individuals who tirelessly strive for excellence. These dedicated professionals offer their skills and expertise selflessly, playing a crucial role in shaping the photographic community.
  • Photography Content Creator Award: Service to photography goes beyond capturing stunning images; it includes editors, publishers, bloggers, researchers, inventors, promoters, and all content creators – both print and digital – who have made a positive impact on the industry and contributed to its evolution.
  • HIPA Photographer of The Year: The ‘HIPA Photographer of the Year Award’ celebrates an exceptional photographer whose creative achievements over 12 consecutive months have resulted in a remarkable portfolio of visual masterpieces and ground-breaking photographic projects.

Prize Information

• The Grand Prize of USD $200,000 will be awarded to one winner from any category this season, not limited to the main theme.
• Power:
  • 1st $40,000
  • 2nd $30,000
  • 3rd $20,000
• Drone (Video):
  • 1st $40,000
  • 2nd $30,000
  • 3rd $20,000
• Sports Photography:
  • 1st $40,000
  • 2nd $30,000
  • 3rd $20,000
• Portfolio (Storytelling):
  • 1st $50,000
  • 2nd $40,000
  • 3rd $30,000
• General (Black & White and Colour):
  • Black & White:
    • 1st $40,000
    • 2nd $30,000
    • 3rd $20,000
  • Colour:
    • 1st $40,000
    • 2nd $30,000
    • 3rd $20,000
• Special Awards:
  • HIPA Photographer of The Year: $80,000
  • Photography Content Creator Award: $50,000
  • Photography Appreciation Award: $100,000

Eligibility:

• Participants must be individuals aged eighteen years or over at the time of the Submission(s).

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