As APF Magazine celebrates 10 years, we are excited to announce the APF International Street Photography Awards—a platform designed to honour the art of street photography and the visionaries who bring the stories to life. Over the past decade, we’ve featured thousands of photographers from around the world, fostering a vibrant community built on creativity, passion, and the love for street photography.
This new initiative is our way of going further—to recognize, reward, and elevate the talent within this global community.
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Why We’re Launching This Award
- To Celebrate 10 Years of APF Magazine: This milestone is not just about looking back at our journey but also about pushing boundaries for the future of street photography.
- To Elevate Street Photography: We believe street photography deserves its place among celebrated art forms. Through this award, we aim to bring global attention to it’s significance and beauty.
- To Reach Every Corner of the World: Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, this award is a chance for photographers worldwide to share their work and connect with a global audience.
- To Build a Legacy: This is not just an annual event—it’s our long-term commitment to the art of street photography and our community.
No Entry Fee – Accessible for All
We strongly believe in inclusivity and providing equal opportunities for all street photographers, regardless of their background or resources. That’s why there is no entry fee for the APF International Street Photography Awards. This ensures that talent, vision, and creativity are the only factors that matter, allowing photographers from all walks of life to participate and showcase their work on a global platform.
Award and Recognition
- Prize Money: ₹1,00,000 (USD 1,200)
- Global Recognition: Winning images and finalists will be featured on APF Magazine’s website and social media platforms, reaching a worldwide audience along with an interview with leading magazines around the world.
Submission Details
- Submission Dates: 15th December 2024 – 15th January 2025
- Email Address: Send your entries to contact@artphotofeature.com.
- Email Subject Line: Your Full Name – APF ISPA 2024
Submission Categories
Participants can submit their work in one of the following catergories:
- Three Single Images or
- One Photo Story (10–15 Images)
Submission Guidelines
- Image Format: JPG files only.
- File Size:
- Individual images: No larger than 1.5 MB each.
- Photo story ZIP file: Not larger than 8 MB in total.
- Photo Story Submission: Please compress all images into a single ZIP file.
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Rules & Guidelines
- Submissions must be original work by the participant.
- No AI work is accepted. (Please don’t try it)
- We can ask for RAW/DNG files if required.
- Photographs can be in color or monochrome.
- Post-processing is allowed, but composite images (merging multiple photographs) are not permitted.
- After submission, the participant retains copyright to their work, but APF reserves the right to share the images for promotional purposes with proper credit to the original owner.
- Entries received after the submission deadline will not be considered.
- Decisions made by the judging panel will be final.
How to Participate
- Select your category—three single images or one photo story.
- Format your files according to the guidelines.
- Send your images via email to contact@artphotofeature.com with the correct subject line.
Important Dates
- Submissions Open: 15th December 2024
- Submissions Close: 15th January 2025
- Top 100 Finalists Announced: 8th February 2025
- Top 20 Finalists : 18th February 2025
- Winner title (APF Street Photographer Of The Year) : 25th February 2025
Our Vision for the Future
The APF International Street Photography Awards is just the beginning. Our goal is to make this the most sought-after recognition in street photography, creating opportunities for photographers to grow, network, and inspire. As we expand, we hope to establish scholarships, collaborations, and exhibitions that further strengthen the street photography community.
If you are a brand/ media outlet or a gallery who is interested in collaborating with us regarding this award, please mail us at editor@artphotofeature.com
We invite you to join us on this journey. Let’s make history together and celebrate the power of the street photography.
