Entries for the International Photographic Competition (IPC) are being accepted now. We're rapidly approaching the deadline to enter without a late fee, so save money and get your images entered by July 18 at 5 pm ET!
Why Join IPC?
The IPC is PPA's annual photographic competition that allows photographers to test their skills and get advice on how to improve the quality, impact, and technique of their photography through constructive competition. Participating in PPA's photographic competitions gives you the opportunity to
The IPC also provides critiques from qualified jurors from around the country. If you choose to have your images critiqued, you'll get a recording of a judge going through each image you've entered in the photo competition, explaining how it stacks up against the elements of the winning image and additional feedback.
Some Things to Remember
Entering the IPC really is one of the best ways to improve your photography, so don't be shy, enter today! Be sure to get your images in by July 18 at 5 pm ET and save money on your entry. Entries submitted after July 18 at 5 pm ET will be accepted with a late fee through August 1 by 5 pm ET. Note that no entries will be accepted after August 1, 2019 by 5 pm ET. Check out this year's new IPC rules.
This year's entries will be judged August 18-23, 2019 at PPA headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Judging is open to the public and requires no reservation or admission fee. Interested artists and observers unable to make it to Georgia for the competition can watch it unfold live at Stream.theIPC.org!