Organizer

International Awards Associate (IAA)

Location

International

Deadline

The 2025 entry period is divided into four phases, with a final extension deadline of November 27, 2025 .

• Early Bird: Aug 7 - Sep 4, 2025
• Regular: Sep 5 - Oct 2, 2025
• Final: Oct 3 - Oct 30, 2025
• Final Extension: Oct 31 - Nov 27, 2025

Competition Category

Photography. The awards are divided into 11 main programs: New York Photography, Architecture Photography, Commercial Photography, Editorial Photography, Fashion Photography, Fine Art Photography, Minimalist Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Black & White Photography, and other special categories . There are over 50 specific sub-categories, such as Advertising, Cityscapes, Drone, Environmental, Street, Wildlife, etc .

Eligibility

Professional / Student / No restrictions (welcomes all photographers over the age of 18, from anywhere around the globe, whether you're a professional, an amateur, or a student) .

Entry Fee

Paid . Fees vary depending on the submission date and entrant status (Professional/Amateur/Student):

• Professional:
  • Single Image: $25-$40
  • Series (2-8 images): $35-$50
• Amateur / Student:
  • Single Image: $20-$35
  • Series: $30-$45
• Additional Category: $15-$30
• Bundle Entries Package: $185 for 10 Credits .

Prizes/Awards

• Photographer of the Year (Professional): $3,000 cash prize and a New York Statuette .
• Photographer of the Year (Amateur / Student): $2,000 cash prize and a New York Statuette .
• Category Winners of the Year: $100 cash prize each .
• Other Benefits: All winners receive e-certificates, winner's badges, and will be featured on the official website's gallery for promotion and visibility . Gold and Silver winners are eligible to purchase the New York Statuette .

Core Introduction

The New York Photography Awards is an international competition that honors and promotes outstanding photographers worldwide . The award centers on New York City, encouraging participants to capture the cityscape, inhabitants, and unique atmosphere of the "Big Apple" through their lenses . The competition is open to all professional photographers, amateurs, and students over the age of 18, covering numerous categories from architecture and fashion to nature and fine art, providing a global platform for photographers to showcase their creative and visual arts .