International Photography Awards (IPA)
Runs annually — dates not yet confirmed for this cycle.
The details
What you need to know
Category
General
Region
United States / International
Entry fee
From USD 40 single image (professional); early-bird discount in Jan
Typical entry window
Jan to 30 Jun
Focus & eligibility
Broad professional and non-professional awards including nature
Priority
4 – High priority
2026 closed 30 Jun; 2027 cycle expected to open around Jan
Before you enter
An honest read beats a hopeful submission.
Judges cut on the flaw you stopped noticing. Bring your intended entry and get a specific, unsentimental read — what's working, and the one fix worth making first.