“International Photography Association (IPA) is the international photography organization which is composed of photographers and photography groups from all over the world. IPA was registered in Hong Kong and China mainland, is the aligned organization with Cultural Administration of Unit Nations. "IPA International Photographic Art Exhibition" aims to comprehensively display the photographic works and achievements from different countries, promotes exchanges, the prosperity and development of photography. It is supported by the photography organizations, groups, professional photographers and amateur photographers all over the world. " IPA International Photographic Art Exhibition" is playing positive effect on promoting the communication and development of photography in the world.

 

Since 2010, International Photography Association (IPA) has launched a international photographic Art Exhibition. For past 6 years, photographers from all over the world have participated in IPA Art Exhibition.

 

We welcome all photographers and shutterbugs from different countries and areas in the world to send us photography works to participate in this Art Exhibition.

 

1, Organized by

International Photography Association (IPA)

supported by International Photography Website, Guangzhou International Photography Association

 

2, Selection and Themes

A:Landscape（including nature landscape，urban landscape, country landscape） 

B:People（portrait，nude，outdoor or studio portrait）

C:Creative and Advertise (advertising photography，with photoshop special effects)

D:Animal (wildlife, pets, birds)

E: Plants ( flowers, Vegetable & Fruit )

F: Sport (all kinds of sports events)

G: aerial photography (take the aircraft or the use of aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicle)

H: Mobile photography (all kinds of mobile phone or ipad)

 

3，Image Size

Accepted file types *.jpg, *.jpeg

Minimum image length is 2000 pix, Maximum image length is 3000 pix , 300dpi

File size Minimum is 1.5 MB (section A to G)

File size Minimum is 800 KB (section H)

 

4, Conditions of Entry

1. Each photo can be presented in only one section.

2. Entrants must be authors of the works they submit. 

3. Each participant may send maximum of 8 photographs to each section. 

4. Photos with frames, special backgrounds or other decorative effects will not be accepted.

5. Only the necessary retouching which will not change the original appearance of the photo is allowed. (expect section C:Creative and Advertise).

6. With the guarantee of the right of signature for every author, the organizer has the right to repeatedly use the entries in related non-commercial activities for free, including publications, exhibitions, TV programs, Internetdi splays, electronic media, etc. The Organizer reserves the right to do probable editing of the entries.

7. International Photography Association (IPA) reserves the right of final interpretation

 

5, Schedule

Photo Submission Period: 1 October 2016- 10 May 2017

Selection: 10 July 2017

Results: 31 July 2017

Exhibition: September 2017-2018, Peking and Guangzhou

Awards Sending: October 2017

The results can be viewed at the website: http://www.ipa001.com/

 

6,Awards

Total 192 awards

Two gold medals in each category (16 altogether)

Four silver medals in each category (32 altogether)

Six bronze medals in each category (48 altogether)

Twelve honorable mentions in each category (96 altogether)

acceptance rate: 20 % of the entered photographs would be accepted in the final selection!

All the winners will receive the medals and certificates, all the entrants will receive the pdf cataloge

2017 Overall Winner ( 1 photographer)
A special award for to the photographer who is judged to have submitted the best entry in all categories.
Seven (7) days/ six (6) nights in a three stars class hotel accommodation in China (approx 2000 Euro)
*(i.e. return air flight Economy Class ticket or train ticket from nearest intercontinental airport or train station of winner country of residence. transport ticket maximum worth1000 Euro. NB Please note that winners will take care of getting Visa and/or any other travel document required for their sojourn.)
 
2nd Prize ( 1 photographer )
Six(6) days / Five (5) nights in a three stars class hotel accommodation in China (approx 1000 Euro)
*(i.e. return air flight Economy Class ticket or train ticket from nearest intercontinental airport or train station of winner country of residence. transport ticket maximum worth 800 Euro. NB Please note that winners will take care of getting Visa and/or any other travel document required for their sojourn.)
 
3rd Prize ( 1 photographer )
Six(6) days / Five (5) nights in a three stars class hotel accommodation in China (approx 800 Euro)
*(i.e. return air flight Economy Class ticket or train ticket from nearest intercontinental airport or train station of winner country of residence. transport ticket maximum worth 500 Euro. NB Please note that winners will take care of getting Visa and/or any other travel document required for their sojourn.)

 

7, Submission of entries

CD sending: 29 D, Tianli B , Wushan 139, Tianhe 

Guangzhou City , Guangdong Province , China, Post code 510630

(Please mark “The 7th IPA International Photographic Art Exhibition” on your sending files) 

 

Email: ipa001@vip.163.com

 

The 7th International Photographic Art Exhibition Entry Form (individual) ( Click here to download) 

 

Group Participating please contact us by phone or email (ipa001@vip.163.com) to ask for the entry form and consult with us.

The 7th International Photographic Art Exhibition 

Name,Surname			Gender
Country			Post Code
Address			City
Telephone			Email
section	Name of work	simple description