Who Can Participate?Photographers are invited to participate, including both amateurs and professionals from all over the world.
How to Apply?- Register on the website www.theiaap.com.
- Upload your images to the "PhotOlympic" section.
- Pay the registration fee.
- After payment, you will receive a confirmation email.
I just registered but haven’t received a confirmation email. What should I do?What is the application deadline?First RoundSubmissions are accepted from
00:00 London time (GMT) on January 13, 2025, until 24:00 London time (GMT) on March 9, 2025. Submissions after this date will not be accepted.
Registration FeeThe participation fee for the qualifications is
20 euros, payable only once.
Themes- A. Open Theme
- B. People
- C. Nature
- D. Minimalism
How many photos can be submitted?First Round:You can upload
4 photos per theme, across all 4 themes.
Second Round:You can upload
4 new photos per theme, across all 4 themes. Only new photos are allowed.
Third Round:You can upload
4 new photos per theme, across all 4 themes. Only new photos are allowed.
Can the same photo be submitted to multiple categories?No, a single photo cannot be submitted to multiple categories.
Can published works be submitted?Yes, published works are allowed.
Can photos that participated in other competitions be submitted?Yes, photos that have participated in other international competitions are accepted.
Are there restrictions on when the photos were taken?No, there are no restrictions on the creation date of the photos.
File Naming RulesFile name format:
Theme Number – Last Name – First NameExample:
01 – OlegPetrovich.jpgFile Size- Maximum file size: 2 MB
- Photos must be saved in jpg format with a resolution of 300 dpi in the RGB color model.
Image Editing- Minimal editing (e.g., brightness, cropping, contrast, color adjustments) is allowed.
- Photos generated using artificial intelligence are not allowed.
Results:First Round:One-third of participants from each country will qualify for the second round.
Second Round:- Photographers from countries with fewer than 12 participants in the first round and fewer than 4 in the second round will be grouped into an "International Team."
- Four photographers from each country, along with 4 photographers from the "International Team," will advance to the third round.
Third Round:A total of 96 photographers, regardless of country, will qualify for the semifinals from the third round.