After the conclusion of ‘The Moment’ season, a new chapter of creativity and inspiration begins with the eighth season of competition titled, ‘Hope’. This new concept will no doubt have countless interpretations that will test talented photographers from around the world in their quest for photographic excellence.

This season, HIPA will introduce a new form of dialogue which is commonly shared by various human civilizations and cultures. ‘Hope’ is a dialogue that calls for the strengthening and consolidating of our ideologies and behaviour patterns, it is an infinite fuel for life.
Last season, the ‘Time-lapse’ category was a pleasant surprise for photographers that were eager to keep up with the latest trends and developments in the photographic industry. As a result, the category produced a large number of stunning submissions that impressed millions of photography enthusiasts around the world.

This season’s surprise comes in the shape of an aerial challenge set out to photographers, which will be the ‘Aerial Photography’ video category. This challenge will open the door for thrill-seeking lovers of aircraft photography and videography to produce unforgettable works that will no doubt transcend reality by imagination.

For the third season in succession, the ‘Portfolio’ category returns. This category once again demonstrated its strength, with some of the most fascinating submissions in the previous edition of HIPA. Likewise, the ‘General’ category returns and is set to delve into the creative minds of photographers, affording them a full remit to express themselves through black and white or coloured submissions.
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WHAT'S NEW

• Hope will be the main theme of the season.
• The Grand Prize (USD $120,000) will be chosen from any category available this season, and not only from the main theme.
• Last day of participation will be on 31 October 2018 at 11:59 pm (UAE local time)
• There are THREE Special Awards for the eighth Season and they are; ‘The Photography Appreciation Award’, ‘The Photography Content Creator Award’ and the ‘Emerging Person/Organisation in Photography Award’.
• Other categories are; General, Portfolio and the Aerial Photography (Video).
• The General Category will have two sub categories “Colour” and “ Black and White”
• Participants are allowed to submit a Black and White Photograph in all categories except the ‘General – Colour’ sub category.

$450,000 total in cash awards will be given out!

Diversity is at the heart of what it means to be an artist. 

Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, artists can enlighten, educate and affect change around the world.

Embracing Our Differences invites you to participate in creating a world where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated. Become a part of this exciting change through your visual art or creative writing submission to the annual Embracing Our Differences juried competition.

Featuring 45 billboard-size images, each work of art is created by local, national and international artists reflecting their interpretation of our theme "enriching lives through diversity and inclusion."

The 2019 exhibit will be displayed from January 19 through March 14, 2019, in Bayfront Park in downtown Sarasota. 

Prizes

$3,000 (US) will be presented in the form of three separate awards — $1,000 each for “Best-in-Show Adult;” “Best-in-Show Student;” and the “People’s Choice” award.

Do you like the excitement of the players present on the field? The adrenaline, the tension, the zeal to win, the dismay of losing catches your attention and you feel like capturing it? If yes, then show your talent by participating in the Sports Photography Contest.

PRIZE DETAILS:
Cover Page: US $100 Gear, If Photo is selected for Chiiz Cover.​

The #EyeCareEverywhere Photo Competition, is the fourth photo competition organised for World Sight Day. The competition is open to Professional and Amateur photographers and is organised by IAPB.

Send us your photos with the theme #EyeCareEverywhere before 11th October 2018

Prizes
Winners will be announced on 15th October 2018 and contacted by mail following the announcement on the IAPB website.

• ProfessionalCash prize of USD 1000
• AmateurCanon 1200 D DSLR camera

Why
run a photo competition for World Sight Day?
 
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. This competition can be a great opportunity to highlight eye health successes and also document unmet need.
The World Health Organization’s Global Action Plan (GAP) aims to ensure “universal eye health” coverage, especially to those who are vulnerable and most in need. While there is a lot more to be done, the eye health sector has been working to ensure that good quality eye care reaches the most under-served populations.