NEXUS International Photography Awards 2025

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We are thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for the NEXUS International Photography Awards (NIPA) — a global celebration of the art of photography and visual storytelling.

Rooted in the evolving world of contemporary photography, NIPA is more than just a competition. It’s a curated space where creative minds from around the world come together to share bold perspectives, breakthrough techniques, and powerful narratives through imagery.

Open to both emerging and established talents, NIPA invites photographers aged 18 and above to submit their most compelling work across 13 diverse categories, including Portrait, Fine Art, Documentary, Street, Nature, and more.

Whether you shoot with a DSLR, medium format, or mobile phone — if you have a story to tell, NIPA is your stage.

Prizes:

$1,000 Cash Prize
Golden Crystal Trophy for the overall winner
13 Gold Medals for category winners
Feature in the Annual NIPA Book
Permanent Artist Page in the NIPA Winner Directory
Custom Badges & Certificates
Official Press Release & Winner Interview
International Exposure through our global partners and media channels

Eligibility:

Open to photographers worldwide, 18+ Both amateur and professional photographers are welcome AI-generated images are strictly prohibited Nude photography is not accepted Past award-winning images are welcome

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

The copyright always remains with the photographer. However, by submitting, participants grant NIPA the non-exclusive right to use high-resolution images for promotional purposes (online and print). No resale or unrelated marketing will be conducted without consent. All third-party usage requests will be forwarded to the photographer.

Theme:

Architecture Black and White Cityscapes Documentary Fine Art Landscape People Portrait Travel Wildlife Street Photojournalism Nature Multi-categories