Spectacular Award-Winning Photos from the International Photography Awards 2025
Architecture Photographer of the Year (Professional): “Requiem pour Pianos” by Romain Thiery
The 2025 International Photography Awards (IPA) celebrates global talent by showcasing exceptional winning photographs that blend creativity, technical skill, and powerful storytelling.
Spanning 11 diverse categories, the selected works range from striking architectural shots to emotionally resonant editorial pieces, each reflecting the unique vision of its creator. Judged by a distinguished panel of industry experts, the competition honors innovation and artistry while offering winners cash prizes, travel support, and international exposure. The excitement builds toward October 5, when the IPA will announce its top honors at the Benaki Museum in Athens.
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Book Photographer of the Year (Professional): “Fragili Equilibri” by Autori Multipli
Editorial / Press Photographer of the Year (Professional): “Echoes of Genocide: Gaza’s Civilian Suffering” by Abdelrahman Alkahlout
Event Photographer of the Year (Professional): “MahaKumbh – World’s Largest Gathering” by Savadmon Avalachamveettil
Fine Art Photographer of the Year (Professional): “Frida – A Singular Vision of Beauty & Pain” by Julia Fullerton-Batten
Nature Photographer of the Year (Professional): “The Beautiful of Floating Babies” by Sho Otani
Special Photographer of the Year (Professional): “Damselfies from Another Planet” by Pedro Luis Ajuriaguerra Saiz
Sports Photographer of the Year (Professional): “Buzkashi” by Todd Antony
Advertising Photographer of the Year (Professional): “Colour Has A New Chapter” by Jonathan Knowles
Analog / Film Photographer of the Year (Professional): “Solid Maze of All That’s Left Untold” by Piotr Zbierski
Analog / Film Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional): “Misplaced Childhood” by Yehor Lemzyakoff
Architecture Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional): “Icon of Architectural” by Mohammad Awadh
Book Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional): “A Surrender” by Markus Naarttijarvi
Editorial / Press Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional): “The overflowing earth” by Sebastian Piorek
Event Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional): “South Island Group Wedding” by Yu Ling Ho
Fine Art Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional): “Murmures de l’âme” by Marie Sueur
Nature Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional): “Iowa Storm Cell” by Ilene Meyers
People Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional): “Inside Romania” by Ilona Schong
Special Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional): “Emotive Snapshots” by Monia Marchionni
Sports Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional): “Piercing the Rainbow” by Kohei Kawashima
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