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