Global Lens Photography Awards (GLPA) is open to all photographers aged 18+, regardless of nationality or professional status. Employees of GLPA, prize sponsors, and their immediate families are not eligible.
General Conditions
Entries are submitted exclusively at globallensawards.com. Follow on-screen instructions to upload and pay.
By entering, you permit GLPA to store and process your registration data for the purpose of administering the competition.
GLPA may publish, edit, or remove submitted content for promotional use related to the Awards.
Each image grants GLPA and media partners a perpetual, non-exclusive licence solely to promote the Awards, always with photographer credit.
Unlimited number of submissions. Previous award-winning images are eligible; no capture-date restriction.
An image may be entered in multiple categories if the relevant entry fees are paid.
Upload images or series, choose categories, add titles/descriptions.
Pay entry fees. A confirmation email secures your submission.
Preparing Files
JPEG (JPG) format, sRGB or Adobe RGB, 8-bit.
Minimum 2 000 px on the longest edge; max file 5 MB.
No watermarks, borders, or logos.
Filename may contain letters, numbers, dash (–) or underscore (_).
Entry Fees & Deadlines
Registration opens: 31 Jul 2024 Early-bird (–20 %): 30 Aug 2024 Final deadline: 31 Oct 2024 Winners announced: Mid-Nov 2024
Fees
Single image – USD 15
Additional category (same image) – + USD 5
Photo series (up to 5 images) – USD 25 (+ USD 5 per extra category)
Prizes
Photographer of the Year: USD 500 honorarium · GLPA Trophy · Feature interview · Annual Book spread · Virtual Exhibition spotlight.
Top 3 Category Finalists: Interview · Digital Certificate of Excellence · Virtual Exhibition.
All Accepted Entries: Virtual Exhibition · Digital Certificate of Participation.
Cash prizes are paid in USD via PayPal. Transfer or conversion fees are borne by the recipient. No alternative prizes or substitutions.
Copyright
The photographer retains full copyright. By entering, you licence GLPA to use your images — always credited — for Awards promotion in any media worldwide. Images will not be sold or licensed for unrelated purposes.
Judging
Blind judging by an independent international jury.
Category winners determined by highest image score; overall winner chosen from category winners.
The jury’s decision is final; no correspondence.
Results emailed to finalists within three weeks of final judging.
