Full Rules and Regulations

Images containing text will be immediately disqualified.

Commissioned Works: All images in the Commercial category must be on a commissioned basis. No personal work is allowed. Architectural work does not need to be commissioned.

In the case of Weddings, the images must have been taken at a real wedding at which the photographer was the principal photographer. Images taken at seminars and workshops are not allowed.

By entering the IPPA Photographer of the Year competition you confirm that you:

A. Hold the copyright for the image(s) that you submit

B. Have permission from the client/subject in question to enter the image

All images submitted must be at the correct size and resolution.

No adjustments can or will be made by the IPPA or its Judges to images that are not correctly sized

You agree to accept that the judges’ decision is final.

By entering work that has been art directed and composited by a third party, proof of copyright of all components may be looked for from the individual submitting. The individual entering such work acknowledges that all parts making up the image are solely shot by him/her, however insignificant that or those parts may be in the final image.

It is a condition of entry that the IPPA may use your images to promote the association and standards in professional photography through all media channels. Your statutory rights are not affected in any way by this condition but if you so wish you may write to us to withhold your work from any and all promotions.

About the Competition

IPPA 2017 Awards Heat 3

Open 1st November 2016 until midnight on the 7th December

Categories

Portrait

Wedding

Fine Art

Commercial

Architectural

Wildlife

Landscape

Pictorial and Travel

Press and Photojournalism