| Copyright | The copyright will, at all times, be respected by TPOTY and retained by the photographer. Where an image or images are reproduced by TPOTY, the photographer will be credited. The organisers and sponsors reserve the right to free reproduction and exhibition of entered images in all media, but only in connection with these awards. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 25 September 2017 |
| Entry fee | £15 for each portfolio category and New Talent. £8 per entry for One Shot and Smart Shot, and Young TPOTY is free to enter. |
FinishedPrizes:
- TRAVEL Photographer OF THE YEAR – Prizes include £4000 plus a Plastic Sandwich leather portfolio
Categories:
- Three Portfolio categories
- Three One Shot categories
- Smart Shot category
- New Talent category
- Young Travel Photographer of the Year award (with two different age groups)
- Award for the overall winner – the Travel Photographer of the Year 2017
The final results will be announced in December 2017.
A portfolio must comprise four images. Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
Image requirements: jpeg file format; no more than 800 pixels wide on their longest side. The maximum file size 1 Mb at an image resolution of 72dpi. If you are shortlisted for the final judging rounds later this year, you will then be required to submit prints, plus higher-resolution files of your shortlisted images and the raw/original files.
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Frequently asked questions — International photography contests
Who can enter international photography contests?
Most international contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of nationality or experience level. Always verify eligibility on the official contest page—some restrict by age (18+), amateur/professional status, or thematic focus.
Are international photography contests free to enter?
Some are free; many charge $10–$50 per image, with early-bird discounts often available. Entry fees and deadline tiers are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do international photography contests offer?
Prizes range from cash awards ($500–$25,000) to gallery exhibitions, publication features, professional gear, and artist residencies. Prestigious awards like the Sony World Photography Awards or IPA carry significant industry recognition.
How do I choose which international contest to enter?
Align your strongest work with the contest theme and review past winners to gauge aesthetic preferences. Confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), check rights clauses carefully, and prioritize contests whose mission matches your artistic goals.