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Think your photographs can stand out on a global stage? International Visionography Awards 2025 is calling all photographers and digital artists to submit their most striking work across five unique categories. With early entries closing on September 30, 2025, you’ve got the chance to join one of the leading fine art photography contests of the year. Explore more trending photo challenges this month on Deartline for additional inspiration and opportunities.
From pure imagery in the Photographic Art category to layered creativity in Composite Art, and from painterly visions to AI-driven pieces, the IV Awards 2025 offers a stage for every style. Entry is straightforward: register online, select your category or the Story format, upload your image(s), and pay the fee. Fees start at $29 for single-image entries (early bird) and $63 for Story entries.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an emerging talent, this contest delivers objective recognition, professional-level feedback, and the chance to see your work celebrated worldwide.
The International Visionography Awards 2025 Prizes
For each of the five categories, the IVA will designate three winners: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Specific details on trophies, certificates or additional benefits have not been disclosed in the available contest information.
- 1st Place: Top honor in each category.
- 2nd Place: Recognition for outstanding achievement.
- 3rd Place: Acknowledgment of high-quality work.
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The Categories of the International Visionography Awards 2025
The IV Awards 2025 welcomes submissions in five distinct areas, each celebrating a different creative approach:
Photographic Art: Pure photography without digital composites or heavy alterations.
Composite Art: Images crafted through multiple layered elements, showcasing advanced techniques in photomanipulation.
Painted Art: Works created with traditional or digital painting techniques.
Software Generated Art: Pieces created entirely within software environments—AI, CGI or 3D-rendering tools push the boundaries of experimental tecniques.
Stories: A sequence of four images presented together to form a cohesive visual narrative.
International Visionography Awards 2025 Dates and Entry Fees
Early Entry Deadline: August 30, 2025
Entry Deadline: September 30, 2025
– Single-Image Entry: $29 (early bird)
– Story Entry (4 images): $63 (early bird)
Regular Entry Period: begins August 31, 2025
– Single-Image Entry: $34
– Story Entry (4 images): $68
Final closing deadline not available.
How to Enter:
1. Register for an account via the Registration section on the IV Awards website, selecting your country and providing basic details.
2. Agree to the Privacy Policy, Competition Rules and confirm you are of legal age.
3. Log in, navigate to the How To Enter page and choose your category or the Story format.
4. Upload your image(s) following the category-specific guidelines (one image for most categories; four for Stories).
5. Complete payment of the applicable entry fee online and submit your entry.
About the Jury
Trevor Yerbury (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK) – Fourth-generation photographer honored with Fellowships from three major photographic bodies and a Lifetime Achievement Award; former Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, with exhibitions across Europe and North America.
Cheryl Parris (Georgia, USA) – Digital artist with over a decade of experience; featured in international publications including Living the Photo Artistic Life and known for her “Life in a Pandemic” exhibit at Floyd Medical Center.
Mark Bryant (Missoula, Montana, USA) – Ohio Institute of Photography graduate; studio co-owner, published in national magazines and recognized with multiple awards; experienced competition judge.
Patrizia Burra (Italy) – Painter, photographer and digital artist whose work blends fantasy and reality; active in both fine art and digital realms to translate vivid visions into images.
Joseph & Louise Simone (Canada/Italy) – Collaborative duo with over 40 years in professional photography; multiple international honors, including seven-time Canadian “Photographer of the Year” and recognized for distinctive painted artwork.
Deborah L. MacEwen (Warman, Saskatchewan, Canada) – Award-winning professional with over 30 years in portrait, wedding and fine art photography; holds Master and Grand Master distinctions in Nature and Digital Art.
Martin Grahame-Dunn (Warwickshire, UK) – Over 35 years in advertising, commercial and portrait photography; former competition chairman and consultant to photographic businesses worldwide.
Why Enter International Visionography Awards 2025?
Entering the IV Awards 2025 offers objective, fact-based benefits: global recognition by Master Photographers International, a professional judging process, and the chance to have your work featured alongside peers in one of the most diverse visual contests of the year. With five categories that bridge traditional photography and cutting-edge digital art, it stands out among photography challenges to participate.
Whether you aim to strengthen your portfolio, gain a new level of exposure, or test your skills against a worldwide field, the IV Awards 2025 is your platform. Every entrant benefits from a clear, streamlined process, and top winners receive distinct placement in each category.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the International Visionography Awards 2025 has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.
Rules
- Entrants must be 18 or older (or have parental consent) to participate.
- Unlimited entries allowed; no restrictions on creation dates of artwork.
- At least four images per category (or two Stories) are required to qualify for trophies and First Place Medallions.
- Offensive, misleading, non-original or third-party work will be disqualified.
- Raw files may be requested for the Photographic Art category.
- All judging decisions are final; entrants agree to indemnify IVA for any infringement claims.
- Entries must adhere to canvas guidelines (white backgrounds recommended).
Copyright and Image Usage
- Copyright remains with the artist; IVA may use submitted images to promote the awards and participants, with proper credit.
- AI-generated and software-based art must originate from the entrant’s own vision; stock images require valid licensing.
- No personal identifiers, branding or watermarks may appear on entries or filenames.
- Images must meet technical specs: JPEG, sRGB/Adobe color space, max 4 MB, 2400 px on longest side.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
