Frequently Asked Questions

The competition is open to photographers worldwide, both amateurs and professionals over the age of 18, other than affiliates, employees, or family members of Dog Photography Awards or any Competition Jury member.

To enter, simply visit our website during the submission period and follow the instructions for uploading your photographs. Make sure to select the appropriate category for each photo and provide accurate information.

While dogs should be the primary focus, images that include other animals are acceptable as long as the main subject is clearly a dog.

Yes, edited and retouched photos are allowed. However, make sure that you are the owner of all parts of your image in the case of composites.

Images that have won prizes in other competitions or that have been submitted to other competitions currently underway are eligible.

There are no restrictions on the date of a photograph.

All photographs should be submitted as JPEG files with an optimized resolution, in the sRGB color space, with a minimum of 2000 pixels on the longest side.

Please do not use symbols or spaces in the file name.

Yes, images taken with any type of camera, including smartphones, are accepted as long as they meet the resolution and format requirements.

No. You can submit as many images as you like in each category.

No, it’s not allowed to submit the same photo in different categories.

You should receive a confirmation email shortly after submitting and paying for your entry. If you do not receive an email, please verify that your email address is correct in our records by logging into the participants portal and selecting « Profile ». If you still do not receive an email, log into the Member Section and click on “My Submissions” to check your submission status and make any necessary payments for unpaid entries.

No, once payment is made, entries cannot be changed. Please review your work carefully before finalizing payment.

First, complete the online submission form by providing the necessary details about your entry, including the credit name, entry title, description, and the category for submission. On this same page, you can also upload your digital image with the appropriate specifications.

You may pay for your entry after you submit your photographs by credit card.

Yes, we currently accept only EUR currency.

Proceeds from the entry fees for the International Dog Photography Awards goas toward winners promotion, systems and investments that the competition requires.

Yes, you retain full copyright to your images. Your images will only be used for promoting the International Dog Photography Awards competition.

There is no monetary compensation for the use of your image. However, if your image is to be used for any purpose beyond promoting the competition, you will be contacted and given the option to decline its use.

The official judging process of the DPA competition extends over several weeks and is overseen by our esteemed panel of judges, comprising experts from diverse corners of the globe. After careful deliberation, scores are aggregated, and winners are determined through the collective votes of the jury. To uphold the integrity of the voting process, the identities of all photographers remain undisclosed to the jury, ensuring impartiality and fairness.

Upon the completion of the Jury selection process, all winning images will be prominently featured on the IPA website. Additionally, notification emails will be dispatched to the photographers who have earned a prize, ensuring timely recognition of their achievements.

You can reliably check whether you’ve received any awards by accessing your member profile. Simply log in and navigate to the « My Submissions » tab, where you can view your winning entries to stay informed of your achievements.

All 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, as well as Honorable Mentions in each category, are presented with a Winner Certificate along with a Winner Seal/Logo. These exclusive winner assets are conveniently accessible for download via the portal.

Following the announcement of contest winners, our team will contact entrants who have won a cash prize using their email address to facilitate payment arrangements.