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NEW YORK

INTERNATIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS

New York Photography Awards strives to honor, recognize, and promote outstanding photographers, as well as budding talents, worldwide. This award is open for photographers who wish to express their emotions and messages through their abstractive images, whilst incorporating the alluring sights of Big Apple’s cityscape.

New York Photography Awards’ mission is to assist photographers from around the world, celebrating and honoring their photos, as well as cultivating a new generation of photographers on a global scale, capturing precious moments for tomorrow’s recollection.

Not only is New York Photography Awards open to New Yorkers who are out to define themselves through their eye-catching photos, it is also open to all international photographers who have a story to tell and a piece of themselves to reveal to the world.

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ENTRY INFORMATION

The New York Photography Awards is designed for the convenience of our entrants by way of online registrations and submissions.



Eligibility
Awards Process
Winning Level
Judging
Categories

Entry Fees

Standard Entry Fees


$30/image for professional and $25/image for amateur/student categories. There are no limits in the number of entries.

Fees are non-refundable. Withdrawn entries (whether withdrawn by entrant or by the New York Awards for entrant's failure to comply with the entry rules) will NOT be refunded.

Multiple entries must be submitted at the same time as your first entry in order to be counted as "additional entries". An entry submitted at a later time will be counted as a "first entry".

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Bundle Entries Package


Participants may purchase a Bundle Entries Package, which can be used within the year of the competition when the package is purchased.

The package is priced at $185 for 10 Credits. One (1) Entry Category = One (1) Credit. With the package, you are be able to save up to $11 per entry.

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Entry Deadlines

2025 Entry Period Early Bird
(Aug 7 - Sep 4, 2025)
Regular
(Sep 5 - Oct 2, 2025)
Final
(Oct 3 - Oct 30, 2025)
Final Extension
(Oct 31 - Nov 26, 2025)
Professional Single $25 $30 $35 $40
Professional Series
(2-8 images)
$35 $40 $45 $50
Amateur / Student Single $20 $25 $30 $35
Amateur / Student Series $30 $35 $40 $45
Additional Category $15 $20 $25 $30
Bundle Entries Package: $185 for 10 Credits (Save Up-to $115!)
One (1) Category = One (1) Credit
Judging: Nov 13 - Dec 11, 2025
Winners Announcement: Dec 12, 2025
Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years (2020 - 2025).

WINNER'S BENEFITS

Benefits / Winning Level Photographer of the Year Category Winners of the Year Gold Winners Silver Winners Honorable Mentions
Cash Prizes $3,000 (Pro)
$2,000 (Amateur / Student)
$100 / Category - - -
New York Statuette - - - -
Winner’s Special Feature on Category Page - - - -
Highlight Gallery on Main Page - - - -
Mentioned in Winner Press Release - - -
Photo Showcased at New York Photography Awards’ Gallery Section - -
Mentioned in Media Partner Website: Muse.World - -
Mentioned in New York Photography Awards’ e-Newsletter - - -
Dedicated Social Post - -
Winner’s Website Links -
Eligible to Purchase New York Photography Awards’ Statuette -
Winner's Interview
Winner’s Profile/Page
Winner e-Certificate
Winner’s Badge (Digital)
Winner’s Site Bug
Email Signature Badge (Digital)
Winner’s Press Release Template

*Note: Cash prizes are not cumulative. Only one cash prize can be awarded to each winner with the highest available prize applied.

For example, if a winner is awarded both New York Photographer of the Year (Professional Category) and Category Winner of the Year, they will only receive the $3000 cash prize from the New York Photographer of the Year and not $100 from the winning the latter. First placed Category Winners can only receive one $100 cash prize even if they win the title in multiple categories.

If you submitted your entries through an award agent and won either New York Photographer or Category Winner of the Year, IAA will proceed to issue the cash prize to the closest representative of the winning entry, the award agent, to collect it on your behalf. Please liaise with your award agent on the matter of cash prizes. Cash prizes will be issued either to the winners or award agent within a month after the announcement of results.

The New York Photography Awards and International Awards Associate’s decision are final in its sole discretion and binding in relation to all matters relating to Competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.

WHY New York Photography AWARDS

The New York Photography Awards is a global platform that captures, celebrates, and retains the many talented photographers of all levels and genres with their timeless imagery and ingenuity.

Evoking emotions from all senses, we believe that a single photograph can transcend all languages and country, becoming truly international by telling a story of its own. This is your time to show your creativity, and this is the perfect platform to do so.



  1. $7,000 CASH PRIZES

    Up to $7,000 of cash prize to be won annually.



  1. 5 YEARS RECOGNITION

    Your winning entries will be displayed and promoted on the NY Awards’ website for 5 years, adding another platform of promotion for your benefit.



  1. CERTIFIED LEVEL OF QUALITY

    Winning comes with the acknowledgement of your work, and with it fame and prestige of your achievement.



  1. ONLINE PROFILE DISPLAY

    Have your images displayed on your profile, on the New York Photography Awards’ website, offering direct links to online platforms for an extended reach.



  1. PAVE YOUR PATH

    Win and shift perks to your favor! Launch your career to greater heights with a win, and let your clients come to you.



  1. A CUT ABOVE & SET APART

    Winning the New York Photography Awards showcases your abilities and achievements, setting you apart from your peers.



  1. MARKETING & PR

    Entering the awards is cheaper than marketing, and the returns upon winning is unmistakably huge.



  1. GROW YOUR CLIENTELE

    With a wider reach, expand your existing clientele with new parties’ growing interest in you.



  1. DEEPEN CLIENTELE’S LOYALTY

    Convince and assure your existing clientele with your success.



  1. A REASON TO GO TO THE PRESS

    Winning the New York Photography Awards is something to shout about. Gain exposure with free PR opportunities and our press-release template for winners.



  1. INTERVIEW WITH WINNERS

    All winners will get a chance to submit your interview and be featured on New York Photography Awards’ Media Partner website - Muse.World, an international blog for creative inspirations.



  1. AFFORDABLE ENTRY FEES

    New York Photography Awards keep entry fees low to encourage individual/agency participation.



  1. INCREASE INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION

    Expand your clientele globally with a win.



  1. FEATURED IN MUSE.WORLD

    Selected Gold Winners will be featured on New York Photography Awards’ Media Partner website - Muse.World.



  1. REPUTABLE BLIND JUDGING

    More than 20 international jurors evaluate your work each year.



  1. SIMPLE ONLINE SUBMISSION

    Simple entry steps with online submissions only.



  1. NO “ACCEPTANCE FEES”

    There is never an acceptance fee for winners.



  1. New York Photography Category

    The category that is New York-focused, as compared to other international categories.