2024 People Award

Win $2000 Cash Awards & International Exposure

Competition Judge: STEVE MCCURRY

In December we are looking for portraiture, travel, street photography, documentary work, or any other form of photographic practice that tells the story of people! ⁠

Win $2000 in Cash Prizes
International Exhibition
+820k Instagram Feature
Free Online Portfolio

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Deadline: December 31, 2024

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color travel photo of fishermen in Burma by Tom Dillon

Photo by Constance Jaeggi. Portrait of a group of female, Mexican 'Escaramuza' riders on their horses

color photo of ceremony in Dehugaon, India by Arun Kumar Nalimela

color portrait photograph of a Japanese man in sento bath house in tokyo, japan by Simon Urwin

color portrait photo of hindu man and his monkey by Somraj Sahu

black and white portrait of a peruvian mother and child by Ron Cooper

color portrait photo of little boy in Varanasi, India by Sergio Volani

black and white portrait of a woman diver in South Korea by Alain Schroeder

color street pictures of kids diving in Bantayan Beach, Philippines by Hersley Ven Casero

color portrait photo of Hamar women of the OMO Valley in Ethiopia by Nancy Savage

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2024 People Award

Judge

Steve McCurry

Magnum photographer

Prizes

1^st Prize

$1000
2^nd Prize

$600
3^rd Prize

$400

Exhibition

London, United KingdomUK

Exposure

+820K Instagram
+170K Facebook

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"I am beyond grateful for this opportunity, thank you all so much for including me in your amazing platform, exhibition, book. It is extremely encouraging to say the least.”

Giulia Savorelli, 2nd Prize, Color Award
"Each competition shows a beautiful gallery of talent and work, artfully selecting worthy images in each category. The judge's honest and well-worded critique was a truly welcomed prize."

Conrad Golovac, 3rd Prize, Emerging Talent
"It was an honor to be selected as competition winner. I really appreciated the judge’s comments and the way all photographs are displayed on the website."

Madoka Ikegami, 1st Prize, People Award
“This achievement is a significant milestone in my career. Winning this competition, judged by Steven McCurry, is a surreal moment that will forever be etched in my life's journey.Thank you once again for this incredible honor."

Shyjth Onden Cheriyath, 3rd Prize, Travel Award
"My experience with TIP has mainly been one of learning. The feedback received upon being shortlisted in the finalists and editor's picks over the years, gives valuable insight into your own work."

Vikram Kushwah, 3rd Prize, Color Award
"TIP provides a platform viewed by many industry experts allowing your work to be seen by all kinds of publications. Their social media promotion is excellent and their reward payment service is efficiently prompt."

Justin Keene, 3rd Prize, Portrait Award
"It was an honor to be chosen as winner. The prize money will allow the purchase the printer & scanner that I've been wanting. This opportunity has not only given me exposure, but it has allowed me to continue to work. Thank you."

Marcus Maddox, 1st prize, Open Call Award
“It was an honour for me to win the competition. It helps during periods when I doubt my artistry and it provided motivation to continue photographing.”

Martina Holmberg, 1st Prize, B&W Award
“I have followed The Independent Photographer for a while and have always found it to be such great inspiration, it feels incredible to be on it myself. This is all very exciting!”

Tessla Stuckey, 1st Prize, Open Call Award
“The work selected for the various themes and featured on the website is outstanding. Uploading images to the competition was very straightforward and took no time at all.”

Gabriele Casini, 1st Prize, B&W Award
"The submit process was easy and smooth. The feedback from the judge was spot on and thoughtful. On top of that, the prize money helped me to expand further my work. Thank you!"

Alessandra D'Innella, 1st Prize, Color Award
"I was very impressed by the professionalism and quality of The Independent Photographer. I am excited to see the next talents from all upcoming competitions."

Catherine Matthys, 1st Prize, Travel Award

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"I am beyond grateful for this opportunity, thank you all so much for including me in your amazing platform, exhibition, book. It is extremely encouraging to say the least.”

Giulia Savorelli, 2nd Prize, Color Award

"Each competition shows a beautiful gallery of talent and work, artfully selecting worthy images in each category. The judge's honest and well-worded critique was a truly welcomed prize."

Conrad Golovac, 3rd Prize, Emerging Talent

"It was an honor to be selected as competition winner. I really appreciated the judge’s comments and the way all photographs are displayed on the website."

Madoka Ikegami, 1st Prize, People Award

“This achievement is a significant milestone in my career. Winning this competition, judged by Steven McCurry, is a surreal moment that will forever be etched in my life's journey.Thank you once again for this incredible honor."

Shyjth Onden Cheriyath, 3rd Prize, Travel Award

"My experience with TIP has mainly been one of learning. The feedback received upon being shortlisted in the finalists and editor's picks over the years, gives valuable insight into your own work."

Vikram Kushwah, 3rd Prize, Color Award

"TIP provides a platform viewed by many industry experts allowing your work to be seen by all kinds of publications. Their social media promotion is excellent and their reward payment service is efficiently prompt."

Justin Keene, 3rd Prize, Portrait Award

"It was an honor to be chosen as winner. The prize money will allow the purchase the printer & scanner that I've been wanting. This opportunity has not only given me exposure, but it has allowed me to continue to work. Thank you."

Marcus Maddox, 1st prize, Open Call Award

“It was an honour for me to win the competition. It helps during periods when I doubt my artistry and it provided motivation to continue photographing.”

Martina Holmberg, 1st Prize, B&W Award

“I have followed The Independent Photographer for a while and have always found it to be such great inspiration, it feels incredible to be on it myself. This is all very exciting!”

Tessla Stuckey, 1st Prize, Open Call Award

“The work selected for the various themes and featured on the website is outstanding. Uploading images to the competition was very straightforward and took no time at all.”

Gabriele Casini, 1st Prize, B&W Award

"The submit process was easy and smooth. The feedback from the judge was spot on and thoughtful. On top of that, the prize money helped me to expand further my work. Thank you!"

Alessandra D'Innella, 1st Prize, Color Award

"I was very impressed by the professionalism and quality of The Independent Photographer. I am excited to see the next talents from all upcoming competitions."

Catherine Matthys, 1st Prize, Travel Award

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