2022 12th Mobile Photography Awards
OVER $10,000 IN CASH PRIZES
$3000 Grand Prize
$250 for each of our 12 Category Winners
$500 Photo Essay Prize…and much more!
The Mobile Photo Awardsis the longest running international competition open exclusively to photographs shot & edited on all mobile phones and tablets. Founded in 2011, we recognize and celebrate the talent and imagery of the mobile phone photo & art communities. Alongside our annual competition (October-December), we produce themed exhibits with international open calls throughout the year.
If it’s true what legendary street photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson says, that our first 10,000 photos will be our worst, then it’s safe to say that mobile phone photography has given people an historic opportunity to get past 10,001. The MPA is a showcase for photographers and artists who have embraced this decisive moment.
Eligibility and Entries
Q. How do I enter?
On the top menu of every page you will find links for registration. Please follow the link, then simply enter your name, email and a password. You will be asked to sign-in and will be brought to your personal profile page. Here is where you may purchase entries and upload your submissions. Choose the number of images you would like to submit and checkout via our PayPal gateway using your PayPal account or a Credit Card. You do not require a PayPal account. Submission fees are $15 for 1 image, $30 for 3 images, $50 for 6 images and $100 for 15 images. The Photo Essay is a separate category with its own $500 prize –
entry is $29. You may purchase as many blocks of entries as you like. All fees are in US dollars.
Q. What are the prizes I can win?
The Mobile Photography Awards will award a $3000 (US) Grand Prize/MPA Mobile Photographer of the Year to one entrant. For 2022, we will award twelve (12) prizes of $250 (US) for each of our category winners. In addition, we will award $500 (US) for the winner of our MPA Photo Essay category. Good Luck!
Q. What devices are eligible for entry?
Images shot and edited on any mobile phone or tablet including iPhones, iPads, Android phones and tablets, Windows Phones, and the iPod touch are eligible for entry.
Q. Can I use apps on my phone or tablet to process or edit my photos?
Yes! Absolutely. You may use any app or any combination of apps. If it’s on your phone or tablet you can use it.
Q. Can I use my desktop or laptop to process or edit photos?
No! From a desktop computer you may compress file size, change file titles, and upload to our site. There should be no image alteration, crops, adjustments, or manipulations from a desktop or laptop.
Can my entries be from photos I shot last year or the year before?
Yes! Photos entered in the MPA may be from any time, any year.
Q. Is there a photographic style or genre that you are looking for?
We want to showcase great images. We hope and expect to see all genres and styles submitted. We have 20 photo categories. Each image submitted may be placed in two (2) categories. All styles welcome!
Q. How do I pay for entries? Is my financial information secure?
All payments go through PayPal’s secure and encrypted system. This way, we do not carry or maintain any of your financial information at any time whatsoever. If you do not have a PayPal account you can use a temporary guest PayPal account and pay by credit card or you may contact us and we will run your card through Square Payments directly.
Q. May I enter more than once?
Yes. You may purchase more entries anytime during the submission period.
Q. Do I have to submit all of my images at once?
You may submit your images whenever you like anytime during the submission period.
Q. How do I know if my submissions have been received?
You will see all of your successfully uploaded images on your profile page.
Q. Can I submit my images via mobile phone, tablet and desktop/laptop?
Yes. You may submit your images from any device.
Q. Are there any eligibility restrictions based on my location or country?
Entry is available to all photographers and artists everywhere in the world unless prohibited by local laws.
Q. How do I reset my password?
Visit our sign in pageand select the Reset my Password button. You will then enter your username/email and we will send instructions on how to reset your password.
Q. Do I keep my copyright?
Artist keeps 100% of copyright.
Q. How does the judging work?
Once the submission period closes, the jury will review all entries anonymously (without entrants’ names), and will select the winning images.
Q. Are judges allowed to enter images in the competition?
Nope.
Q. When will I know when the final images have been chosen?
We will announce the winners on or prior to February 21, 2023.
Fees, Deadlines and Entry Rules
Submission fees are in US currency at $15 for 1 image, $30 for 3 images, $50 for 6 images and $100 for 15 images. The Photo Essay is $30 and has it’s own $500 prize.
Deadline for entry: December 16, 2022 at 11:59pm Pacific Coast Time.
Submission Guidelines
Entries are accepted directly through the upload module accessible from your profile page. It is in your best interest to submit your images as hi-res files without excessive compression. Images must be a minimum of 640 pixels wide and no larger than 10mb.Images may only be submitted by respective copyright owners, and entries that infringe copyright laws are invalid. Images submitted may be used for a full color exhibition catalog and MPA promotion.
Entry Agreement
I acknowledge and agree as follows:
- Photographers of all ages and countries of residence are welcome to submit images.There are no restrictions on submission eligibility with regard to age or residence unless prohibited by the jurisdiction in which the entrant resides.
- All entries must be submitted via the upload module as found in your profile page hosted by mobilephotoawards.com
- Entries are deemed accepted when your profile page displays the images you have submitted.
- Entries will only be accepted once these rules of entry are agreed to on the Submission Form.
- Entrant asserts that all submitted images have been shot and/or edited (processed with apps) or otherwise created with any and all known mobile phone and tablet devices. No desktop software is permitted. Entries which do not conform to these rules will be disqualified.
- Entrant asserts that you have the right or authorization to submit your images to the Mobile Photography Awards and that the images you submit are your original work and do not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties.
- You hold the Mobile Photography Awards and their respective management, judges, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, vendors, and affiliates harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from your entry.
- Entrants grant the Mobile Photography Awards the right to use submitted images on the Mobile Photography Awards website and for promotion
- Entrant retains 100% of the copyright to their images
- The Mobile Photography Awards reserves the right to adjust these rules within reason and within accordance with standard practices associated with similar competitions and open gallery calls.
- Entrant agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions as established herein.
Submission for consideration in The Mobile Photography Awards constitutes agreement to all the conditions above. the Mobile Photography Awardsare not responsible for lost or damaged entries, unreadable, corrupted, or damaged files. You hold the Mobile Photography Awardsits management, judges, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, vendors, and affiliates harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from your entry.
Important Dates:
Deadline for entries: December 17, 2022 at 11:59pm Pacific Coast Time.
Judging: December 22, 2022-January 30, 2023
Selection Announcement: On or Prior to February 21, 2023
2022 12th Mobile Photography Awards
ABOUT THE MPA
The Mobile Photography Awards were founded in 2011 to recognize and celebrate the talent and imagery of the mobile photo & art communities. Alongside our annual competition (October-December), we produce themed exhibits with international open calls throughout the year.
If it’s true what Henri Cartier-Bresson says, that our first 10,000 photos will be our worst, then mobile photography has given people an historic opportunity to quickly get past 10,001. The MPA is a showcase for photographers and artists who have embraced this decisive moment.
