There is still time to enter the International Photographic Competiton and we hope you will! Submissions for the live-judged photo competition close on September 18. Learn more about the competition and how to enter below!

What is the “IPC?”

The International Photographic Competition (IPC) is an exciting bracket-style image competition consisting of multiple rounds of judging. Photographers from around the world have the opportunity to enter their finest images across 16 different categories, vying for a share of the $26,000 prize pool and the industry's most prestigious accolade, the Grand Imaging Award (GIA). The GIA comes with a trophy and a $10,000 cash prize. During the competition, images are placed in brackets and evaluated through head-to-head judging by a panel of expert jurors who assess the entries based on four criteria. The competition will be held live at Imaging USA 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Master of Ceremonies will guide the audience in the competition process and provide the audience with a deeper understanding of the proceedings.

Why should you enter?

This competition presents a fantastic opportunity for photographers to showcase their skills, enhance their photography techniques, and immerse themselves in a competitive environment while pursuing awards. The entry fee is affordable, and there is a wide range of categories available to submit your images. Additionally, each of the 16 category winners will receive $1,000 and the esteemed title of Diamond Photographer of the Year. Begin entering the competition here!

Entry Dates

Registration for image submissions will be open from July 8 to September 18 at 5pm ET. 

Competition Resources

To learn more about the competition format, entry categories, rules, and other details, please visit our FAQs page, review the International Photographic Competition's Rules, and consider following the PPA Photographic Competition Facebook group for the latest updates and information about the event.

Don't miss this chance to grow as a photographer and potentially win some huge cash prizes! Enter now before September 18.