About The Hamdan International Photography Award
The Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) is an international photography award, founded in 2011 under the patronage of Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid bin Mohammed al Maktoum.
This year, the main theme of the HIPA contest is POWER.
Power can be defined as a complex and multi-faceted force that has been a source of pride and honour throughout history. It is a fundamental human desire, difficult to fully capture due to its broad scope and diverse meanings. Power drives change and transformation – an engine for progress. It can also inspire or instill fear, making it a dynamic and influential force in human life.
We invite photographers from around the world to explore and capture the concept of power through artistic, technical and/or human perspectives. This category welcomes all forms of photography including aerial, photojournalism, and even abstract, to highlight the philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of power.
Other categories are:
• General (subcategories: Colour and Black & White)
• Portfolio (story-telling)
• Sports Photography
• Drone (video)
Eligibility
The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or over.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards:
Grand Prize
$200,000
Power
1st Prize: $40,000
2nd Prize: $30,000
3rd Prize: $20,000
Drone (video)
1st Prize: $40,000
2nd Prize: $30,000
3rd Prize: $20,000
Sports photography
1st Prize: $40,000
2nd Prize: $30,000
3rd Prize: $20,000
Portfolio (story-telling)
1st Prize: $50,000
2nd Prize: $40,000
3rd Prize: $30,000
Black & White
1st Prize: $40,000
2nd Prize: $30,000
3rd Prize: $20,000
Colour
1st Prize: $40,000
2nd Prize: $30,000
3rd Prize: $20,000
Special awards
HIPA Photographer of The Year: $80,000
The Photography Content Creator Award: $50,000
Photography Appreciation Award: $100,000
Entry Fee:
None
Location:
Dubai , UAE
Timeline:
- Application Date: 31 May 2025
Website Link: https://hipa.ae/award/power-hipa-award-2025
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