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HIPA 2026 theme announcement - Family

$1,000,000 up for grabs in world's richest photography awards as 2026 HIPA contest theme is revealed!

By Chris George published

news HIPA 2026 photo contest opens for entries and is looking for images on the theme of Family

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Photograph titled 'Victory and Defeat', taken by Vladimir Tadic from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the winner of the Sports category of the 14th season of the HIPA (Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award) photography competition. Image description: In a boxing ring, a referee grips the wrists of two teenage girls, one of them about to be declared the winner. As the referee raises the victor's arm, she bursts into a moment of pure euphoria, her face lit with joy and triumph, realising that months of training, sacrifice and termination have led to this achievement. Beside her, the defeated opponent is overwhelmed by disappointment. Her body language speaks volumes, a mix of exhaustion, heartbreak and the sting of coming so close. Yet, in that contrast between joy and sorrow, lies the essence of competitive sport.

This award-winning 'reaction' shot proves there's a lot more to sports photography than the action itself

By Niall Hampton published

Aftermath of women's boxing bout bags Bosnian photographer a category win in 14th season of HIPA awards

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A city street scene featuring a bus stop display for the British Journal of Photography showcasing vibrant fashion photography

100 winning portraits turn Britain's streets into a nationwide photography exhibition

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS Portrait of Britain Vol. 8 reveals powerful stories of modern life on digital screens across the UK

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LCE POTY 2026

You have less than 2 weeks to enter the £10,000 LCE Photographer of the Year

By Tom May published

NEWS The free-to-enter photography contest closes on January 21

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Herd of elephants

Meet the wildlife photographer buying up land in Africa to protect animal habitats, using money he makes with his camera

By Niall Hampton published

INTERVIEW Chris Fallows will be able to use his recent HIPA prize to invest more in conservation projects in Namibia

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Lava flows create bright, fiery patterns against a dark landscape, illuminated by flames and smoke rising into the night sky

Spectacular photos of Iceland's volcanic reawakening win two awards as Svartsengi erupts for first time in 783 years

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS The long-dormant volcanic system returned to life – and this pro photographer captured one of Iceland's most dramatic geological events

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A person kneels on sandy ground next to a large white pelican, with a peaceful river and distant huts in the background

Rare image of vanishing century-old technique celebrated in photography contest – captured with an 8-year-old DSLR

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS Shot with a Nikon D850, this photo reveals one of the last masters of a world-unique tradition on Pakistan's Lake Manchar

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A mounted soldier in a uniform sits on a horse, surrounded by a barren landscape and a dramatic sky with scattered clouds

Expressive Kolkata image earns major recognition, captured with "one of the best full-frame mirrorless cameras for travel photography"

By Kim Bunermann published

WINNER A powerful example of visual storytelling and technical precision, this award-winning image stood out in AAP Magazine's latest international photography competition

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Photograph titled Jungle Keeper, by Karine Aigner of the USA, winner of the General (color) category in the 14th season of the HIPA (Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award) photography competition. Image description: In Yasuni National Park, a majestic male jaguar prowls through a clay lick in the lush Amazon depths, its muddy paws leaving soft imprints on the mossy bank. In the humid gloom, the jaguar's spotted coat gleams against rugged rocks and shallow, rippling water. Even from over 100 feet away, its piercing gaze commands awe, a rare public appearance before quietly slipping back into the dense forest.

"This was the first jaguar I'd ever seen, but I wasn't there to photograph one", admits HIPA 2025 category winner Karine Aigner

By Niall Hampton published

news The American photographer recalls the moment a big cat walked into her scene during a wildlife workshop in Ecuador

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Silhouette of a ferris wheel against a vibrant pink and purple sunset sky, creating a serene and festive atmosphere

Kick off 2026 with these 10 photography competitions open for entries from January to May

By Kim Bunermann published

COMPETITIONS From landscapes and street to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels

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