Our Mission: To salute the achievements of the world's finest photographers, to discover new and emerging talent, and to promote the appreciation of photography.

Salute the achievements of the world's finest photographers

Gala Award Celebration (Lucie Awards)
The photography community from countries around the globe will pay tribute to the year's most outstanding photography achievements presented at the Gala Awards ceremony. Honors will also be given for Lifetime Achievement, distinguishing some of the world's greatest men and women whose life's work in fashion, photojournalism, advertising and fine art merit the highest acclaim by their peers. The winners of IPA photographer of the year and Discovery awards will also each receive a Lucie Trophy.

Discover new and emerging talent

Photographer of the year Competition

IPA invites passionate photographers, professionals and amateurs alike, to be recognized as International Photographer of the Year by a board of esteemed photo editors, curators, gallery owners, art directors and other luminaries from the international photography community. The award includes a $10,000 grand prize. In an effort to cultivate and showcase emerging talent, all nonprofessional entries are eligible for the New Discovery Award, lauding best up-and-coming artist.

In addition to these top prizes, all entrants will compete for certificates of achievement in 7 major categories that include Photojournalism, Advertising, Nature Photography, Architectural Photography, Portraiture, Specialty Media and Fine Art.

Promote the appreciation of photography.

IPA Annual Book Publication & Gallery Exhibits
Award-winning entries will be published in the IPA Annual Book, distributed throughout the international professional community and exhibited in some of the most prestigious galleries and bookstores. There will be ten shows per year at the IPA/Farmani Gallery to promote contemarary Photography