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IPF PORTRAIT PRIZE 2024

Indian Photo Festival_IPF 2024_Portrait Prize

Credits - Arvind Patwal

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The 'Indian Photo Festival' PORTRAIT PRIZE 2024 is a portrait competition open to the photographers from the Indian subcontinent. Photographers have been making portraits for decades and what's so interesting about portraiture is its ability to capture the essence of a person, a time-period, or a culture. This award aims at discovering the compelling portraits and extra-ordinary talents. 

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WHY ENTER THE IPF PORTRAIT PRIZE?​

  • WIN - INR 2,00,000 worth cash and camera gears.

  • EXHIBIT - Exhibit your work at India's longest running international photo festival - Indian Photo Festival from 21 Nov 2024 to 05 Jan 2025.

  • INTERNATIONAL TOUR - Show your images to a larger audience as part of the international exhibition tour around the world.

  • PUBLISH - Get your images published in leading photography magazines and news portals. (Bored Panda - Better Photography Magazine - Firstpost - 121 Clicks  - Free York)

  • PRESS COVERAGE - Receive press coverage from publications and media outlets around the world.

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​PRIZES

FIRST PRIZE

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INR 1,00,000 in CASH

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SECOND PRIZE

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INR 50,000 worth accessories from

Srishti Digilife

THIRD PRIZE

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INR 25,000 worth accessories from

Srishti Digilife

EXHIBITION​

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20 finalists will be exhibited at the Indian Photo Festival - Hyderabad from 21 Nov 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

SPONSORS

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JUDGE

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Amrita Samant

Photographer & Sony Ambassador

Amrita Samant is a celebrated photographer, Sony Ambassador, and graduate of Prague Film School. As the founder of Mommy Shots, an award-winning brand established in 2013, she specializes in capturing the beauty of childhood through unforgettable milestones. Known for her ability to portray children in their element, Amrita's expertise spans both portrait and documentary photography, creating genuine, heartfelt imagery that resonates with families. Over the past decade, she has photographed more than 5,000 children across ten countries, earning the trust and admiration of families and celebrities alike, including actors Yash, Kajal Aggarwal, and Rajinikanth, as well as cricketers Suresh Raina and Ajinkya Rahane. In addition to her photography work, Amrita collaborates with brands like ITC Yoga Bar, Nykaa, MamaEarth, and Johnson's to create impactful commercial campaigns. She also leads an academy, sharing her knowledge and passion for the craft. As a dedicated mentor and educator, Amrita conducts workshops and trains hundreds of aspiring photographers each year across the country, nurturing the next generation of talent. Her commitment to making the world a better place for children is evident in her involvement with various non-profit projects.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

This is an Agreement between the Applicant and Light Craft Foundation. By submitting an image applicants agree to the following Terms and Conditions:

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  • The 'Indian Photo Festival' Portrait Prize is open to any, 18 years of age or older, from the Indian subcontinent (India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives).  

  • The entry should be appropriate with the category of portrait; you can also submit group portraits and self-portraits.

  • Digital files must be no longer than 2000 Pixels in either height or width and saved as Jpeg (.jpg), in RGB format and not exceed 4 MB per file, at 150dpi.

  • No identifying mark is allowed anywhere on the entry.

  • Only Five entries per applicant is allowed and the last date for submission is Oct 27th 2024.

  • An entry fee of INR 499 applies for each image.

  • The copyrights of the images remains with the photographer. All entrants understand that any image submitted to the competition may be used for publicity and promotional purposes in any media related to the competition, at no charge; the photographer will be credited for the use of their work.

  • The entrant must be the sole author of the photograph and the photograph must be an original work and the entrant is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect the rights of persons depicted, including but not limited to obtaining their permission. Also the entrant should be responsible for any legal issues related to the entries submitted and agree to pay any costs occurred due to the same.

  • The results will be announced during the opening of the Indian Photo Festival - HYDERABAD on Nov 21st 2024 @ 6:00 PM. 

  • The finalists and the winners will be exhibited during the Indian Photo Festival - HYDERABAD from 21 Nov  2024 - 05 Jan 2025 and may tour different cities in India and overseas and by submitting an entry, you are agreeing to have prints of your photographs shown in these exhibitions at no charge.

  • Light Craft Foundation reserves the right to suspend or postpone or amend the competition.

  • Light Craft Foundation reserves the right to exclude entries and withhold selection for violating any of its terms and conditions

  • Refund policy - The entry fee for the Award is not refundable.

  • For any questions, please reach out to us via email at info@indianphotofest.com or send a WhatsApp message to 9963371314.

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