Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA)

Close on January 31, 2021

Host: Hamdan International Photography Award

Territory: Worldwide

Theme: Humanity

Eligibility: 18 +

Entry Fees: Free

Prize: Cash Prize

With an impressive Grand Prize of 120,000 USD, the Hamdan International Photography Award is an international photography award, founded in 2011 under the patronage of the crown prince of Dubai.

There are four categories:
- Humanity (main theme for this edition)
- General
- Portfolio
- Architectural Photography

The Award encourages photographers to share their craft and demonstrate excellence in what is now one of the most coveted Awards in the world. You can submit one photograph per category, except the portfolio category, where you must upload 5-10 photographs.

There will be four winners for each category, plus a Grand Prize of 120,000 USD. There will be also three special awards:
- Photography Appreciation Award: 20,000 USD
- Photography Content Creator Award: 15,000 USD
- Emerging Person/Organisation in Photography Award: 10,000 USD

Visit Contest Website

All About Photo Magazine

Issue #47

Stay up-to-date with call for entries, deadlines and other news about exhibitions, galleries, publications, & special events.

Call for Entries

AAP Magazine #50: Shapes

Publish your work in AAP Magazine and win $1,000 Cash Prizes

Contests Closing Soon

Deadline: July 02, 2025

Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists

The Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists, a $10,000 grant, supports visual artists who are Black trans women. This grant is made possible entirely through support provided by visual artist Mariette Pathy Allen, whose body of photographic work over the last forty years has been squarely focused on expanding cultural consciousness around gender and transformation. The development of this grant was stewarded by consultant and writer Aaryn Lang, working in collaboration with Mari

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: July 02, 2025

Magic of Light

It’s all about the light! Light and shadow have been the foundation of photography since the beginning. While illumination is important, darkness is an equally compelling component and, together, the elements of a successful photograph. Entering Your Images You can enter your images online at www.SmarterEntry.com For best results, make sure your image is 1200 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side, Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Please name your files: Aband.Last N

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: July 03, 2025

PhMuseum 2025 Photobook Award

Through this 1st edition, in partnership with Europe's top camera reseller MPB, we will select one project to be published as a fully-funded photobook curated by PhMuseum. From today you can apply to the PhMuseum 2025 Photobook Award, our first grant dedicated to visual publishing. The biennial open call will support the creation, production and distribution of original publications, with no thematic or geographical restrictions, aiming to become a recurring initiative to discover, su

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: July 04, 2025

Resonance of Self

FREE ENTRY Photographers, visual designers and video artists are invited to submit 1 up to 3 works addressing the theme. The expression and the external reception of the "self" is always manifested in the same measure that one comes into contact with their environment or with others, through the transmission and the "resonances" of their own perceptions and emotions. In the exhibition "Resonance of Self" photography, video and digital art will make this idea theirs, elaborating new v

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: July 06, 2025

Photographer of the Week 29

Showcase Your Talent: Become Our Photographer of the Week! Each week, from Monday morning to Sunday evening, you can submit up to 10 of your best shots! If your photo is chosen by our jury, you'll have your image featured across the All About Photo website and social media for an entire week. Don’t miss your chance to shine it's free! Showcase Your Talent: Become Our Photographer of the Week! For the entire week: Your winning photo will be sh

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: July 07, 2025

PLACES AND SPACES

Showcase your unique perspective on the private and public spaces that define our everyday lives. Whether it’s the intimate corners of a home, the bustling energy of a public space, or the solitude of an abandoned room, we’re looking for work that captures the essence of interior spaces. Benefits: The First Place entry will be offered a free Solo Exhibit in the gallery's Featured section. Digital badges will be awarded to all participants and Certificates will be gi

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: July 07, 2025

Budapest International Foto Awards 2025 (bifa)

BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS is an international platform for photographers from all levels and genres to share their best images with the creative community in Hungary and Eastern Europe. We acknowledge the power of even a single photograph to greatly influence an audience, and how the artistic eye of the photographer behind the camera can interpret a scene in so many creative ways. We know that every image has a story to tell, and this is the place to tell it! The competition

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: July 07, 2025

Portrait 2025

Faces and silhouettes of passers by, or beautifully executed, controlled studio shots, The Portrait has always been at the core of the Art of Photography. Since its creation, we have found that the camera in our hands favors the faces and spirit of all people of all ages. Share with us your best frames and moments showing your Portrait visions! Works will be selected based on creativity, quality of execution and uniqueness of vision. The wor

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: July 08, 2025

Critical Mass 2025

Critical Mass is an annual online program designed to foster meaningful connections within the photography world. Open to photographers at all levels and from anywhere across the globe, participants submit a portfolio of 10 images. After an initial pre-screening process, 200 finalists are selected to have their work reviewed and voted on by more than 150 distinguished international photography professionals. From this group, the TOP 50 are chosen, and a range of prestigious awards is presented.<

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: July 08, 2025

TPA/RPS Environmental Bursary

The Royal Photographic Society in partnership with The Photographic Angle is offering a 1-year bursary to support a photographic project that will promote environmental awareness. Applications are invited from anyone living or studying in the United Kingdom with a talent for taking photographs and an interest in the environmental concerns that we face today. The bursary will provide £4000 to assist with travel expenses, photographic equipment and other project-related costs. We are looking

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: July 10, 2025

Timeless Beauty

Numéro+ Switzerland is pleased to announce its third photography contest, a celebration where imagination and talent shape timeless beauty. This year's theme is "Timeless Beauty". We invite photographers and visual artists from around the world to capture what they deem eternal, showcasing their unique visions and perspectives. All forms of image creation are welcome, including photography, illustration, 3D generation, AI-generated works, and more. Whether your focus is fa

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: July 11, 2025

SEEEU 2025 Open Call. European Photography Month in Tokyo

We invite photographers to exhibit at the first European photography month in Tokyo: SEEEU 2025. The festival brings the diverse European talent to the cityscape of Tokyo, fosters new professional and creative opportunities for European and Japanese artists. Exhibitions are held in public spaces of Tokyo, exploring new forms of display. The exhibitions are followed by networking events, panel talks, Photojournalism Awards, art auction for Ukraine, photowalks and portfolio reviews.

Learn more about this contest

Call for Entries

Win A Solo Exhibition in August

Get International Exposure and Connect with Industry Insiders

Contest

AAP Magazine 48: Portrait Photography Competition Winners Announced

AAP Magazine is proud to announce the winners of its 48th issue, dedicated to Portrait Photography. Selected from a wide array of international submissions, the 25 winning photographers have captured the essence of portraiture—revealing powerful stories, raw emotions, and the universal depth of the human experience.

Read the full article

Contest

25 Winning Photographers Who Masterfully Captured the Art of Shadows

Shadows are more than just the absence of light — they are a powerful visual language. In AAP Magazine #47: Shadows, we set out to discover the most compelling photography that uses shadow as a key compositional and emotional element. The result? A stunning collection of 25 winning images that explore contrast, depth, mood, and mystery.

Read the full article

Contest

Black and White Photo Contest 2025 – Submit Your Work & Get Published

Are you passionate about black-and-white photography? AAP Magazine is thrilled to announce the launch of its 49th edition, dedicated to the timeless beauty of black-and-white imagery. We invite photographers from around the world to submit their best work for a chance to be published, win cash prizes, and gain international exposure.

Read the full article

Contest

Discover the 50 Award-Winning Images from All About Photo Awards 2025! (Part I)

Discover powerful, award-winning images from the All About Photo Awards 2025. This international photography competition highlights the best contemporary photographers from around the world. Featuring compelling portraits, street scenes, documentary, and fine art photography, the selection reflects the diversity and creativity in today’s visual storytelling. Chosen by a panel of six expert jurors, these photographs represent the most inspiring visual narratives of the year.

Read the full article

Contest

Discover the 50 Award-Winning Images from All About Photo Awards 2025! (Part II)

Explore the exceptional photography recognized in the All About Photo Awards 2025, where international photographers showcase their creativity, skill, and unique perspectives. Featuring a stunning selection of portraits, street photography, and fine art images, this year's awards highlight the global diversity and depth of visual storytelling. Selected by an esteemed panel of six jurors, these award-winning photographs offer a glimpse into the world through the lens of talented photographers who push the boundaries of art and technique.

Read the full article

Contest

Pure Street Photography Grant 2025 Winners Announced

Pure Street Photography (PSP), the globally renowned street photography platform founded in 2020, is a female-led initiative co- founded by internationally acclaimed photographer Dimpy Bhalotia and creative partner Kamal Kumaar Rao. PSP proudly announces the winners and finalists of the Pure Street Photography Grant 2025.

Read the full article

Contest

2025 Catchlight Global Fellows Revealed

CatchLight, a San Francisco–based nonprofit advancing the power of visual storytelling, will unveil the 2025 CatchLight Global Fellows during a special announcement at the CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit on May 3, 2025, coinciding with World Press Freedom Day. Each fellow will receive a $30,000 grant to support the development of in-depth storytelling projects, with a focus on connecting with communities and expanding the reach of their work through thoughtful, innovative engagement strategies.

Read the full article

Contest

Photo Contest: Solo Exhibition June 2025

The Solo Exhibition offers an unparalleled opportunity to reach a wider audience through our independent online magazine, recognized as one of the most vibrant portals of photography on the web. This competition is open to photographers of all categories and subject matters, including photojournalism, street photography, artistic photography, portraits, nudes, landscapes, nature, wildlife, urban scenes, architecture, fashion, fine art, and documentary photography. We encourage you to unleash your creativity!

Read the full article

Contest

AAP Magazine #48 Portrait: Celebrating Humanity, Diversity & Expression

AAP Magazine is now accepting submissions for its 48th edition, focusing on one of photography’s most enduring and powerful genres: the portrait. More than a visual representation, the best portraits reveal something deeper—a glimpse into the subject’s soul, a connection that crosses cultures, generations, and geography. This new edition of AAP Magazine invites photographers from around the world to share work that explores the aesthetic and emotional essence of portraiture. Whether taken in a controlled studio environment, captured candidly in the street, or created as conceptual fine art, portraits can celebrate diversity, honesty, creativity, and self-expression in countless ways. From classic portraiture to the rise of the selfie, all interpretations of the genre are welcome.

Read the full article

Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA)

Contests Closing Soon

Related Articles