Celebrate the 2026 IPC Round of 32 Finalists and View Their Inspiring Work

November 6, 2025

Today, we celebrate the photographers advancing to the next round of the International Photographic Competition and we couldn't be more proud of this incredible round up of talent! Out of 2,033 images submitted, these photographers earned a place in the competition and will continue to the live-judging rounds at Imaging USA in Nashville, Tennessee, come January 10 & 12, in 2026. View the incredible gallery of images from the 2026 Round of 32 Finalists

 

Congratulations to the Finalists!

 

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Important Competition Dates

The Round of 32 Finalists will be going on to compete at the International Photographic Competition in January 2026.
The first day of IPC judging takes place Saturday, January 10, from 8am – 6pm CT. Finalists will battle it out in real-time while our engaging emcee chimes in on the judging proceedings. This event is open to everyone, including Expo + Pass holders

Be sure to grab a seat in the audience on Monday night, January 12, from 6:30pm – 8pm CT. The Final 4 images will be competing for the Grand Imaging Award and you won’t want to miss it. If you're not able to make it, the IPC will be recorded and posted on PhotoVision after the show!  

You can also watch our behind the scenes documentary of last year's competiton on PhotoVision

Register Now at a Discount!

If you haven’t already registered to attend Imaging USA, register now at our best pricing with the Early Bird Discount. But hurry! This deal expires after December 5. 

Mark your calendars and join us at the International Photographic Competition. We can’t wait to see you there!