PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SEASON 4
Win over ₹60,000 and other rewards from the photos you’ve clicked on your phone.
A community of
photographers!
#PhonePhotoAwards gives you new methods to express yourself and challenges you to step beyond your comfort zone.
Requirements
Entries are welcome from photographers using a Phone or Tablet/Pad. Your photos should be not published anywhere else but can be posted on personal accounts like Facebook or Instagram. No desktop image processing software (like Photoshop) allowed, Android/iOS apps are fine.
You can use any Phone and add-on lenses. We might request the original image to confirm it’s taken with a Phone or Pad. If we can’t verify it, the photo will be disqualified.
Submit your photos in their original size or at least 1000 pixels in height or width.
We welcome anyone to join the competition and showcase their best ideas, irrespective of their job or qualifications.
Categories
- Nature
- People
- Travel
- Architecture
- Sunset/Sunrise
- Animals
- Black & White
- Abstract
- Digital Art/Visual FX
- Other
Submission Deadline: December 10, 2025
Prizes To Be Won
After three successful Seasons, we are back with Season 4 of our online Phone Photography Awards.
Category
Cash Prize
Certificates
Publications
Grand Winner
Overall Winner
₹30,000
2nd Place
Runner-Up
₹20,000
3rd Place
2nd Runners-Up
₹10,000
4th Place
Top 5
₹1,000
5th Place
Top 5
₹1,000
Category Winner
Best in Category
₹800
x10
Editor's Choice
10 Photographs
Participation
All Entries
Instagram Features
5 photographers featured on our Instagram and Facebook every week. (Participants Only)
Appreciation Certificates
All the participants of Phone Photography Awards will be awarded a verifiable, appreciation certificate.
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Explore Our Categories
Nature
Nature
Celebrate the beauty of the natural world, from breathtaking landscapes to the smallest details in flora and fauna. Show us the serenity and power of nature.
People
People
Document the human experience in all its forms. From candid street photography to posed portraits, highlight the diversity and depth of people around you.
Architecture
Architecture
From quaint countryside cottages to towering urban skyscrapers, capture the artistry and design of the built environment around you.
Sunrise / Sunset
Sunset/ Sunrise
Showcase the magic of the golden hour. Capture the stunning colours and serene moments of the sky.
Animals
Animals
Capture the wild, the adorable, and everything in between. From pets to wildlife, showcase the fascinating creatures that share the world with us.
Black & White
Black & White
Strip away color to reveal the power of contrast and form. Create timeless images that speak volumes through shades of gray.
Digital Art/ Visual Fx
Digital Art/ Visual Fx
This category celebrates the artist’s imagination, featuring images enhanced with textures, multiple exposures, and app effects to create something truly unique.
Abstract
Abstract
Dive into the world of shapes, colors, and patterns that bend the rules of reality. Create something that makes us question what we’re really looking at.
Travel
Travel
Travel photography captures the essence of a place—its landscapes, people, cultures, customs, architecture, and history—all through the lens of your journey.
Other
Other
This category is for work that doesn’t fit neatly into the categories above. If your creative vision falls outside traditional boundaries or combines multiple disciplines, this is where it belongs.
Join a Growing Community
#PPA gives you new methods to express yourself and challenges you to step beyond your comfort zone.
Phone Photo Awards has been recognizing the best phone photography talent for over 5 years.
10,000+
Photographers
10+
Categories
₹4,00,000+
Awarded in Prizes
3+
Years Running
Why Participate in Phone Photo Awards?
Showcase your talent, gain recognition, and win exciting prizes. Every participant receives a certificate of appreciation.
Total Prize Pool
₹80,000 in cash prizes for the best entries.
Certificates
All participants receive a certificate of appreciation.
Instagram Feature
+140k Social Features
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As you embark on this journey with us, remember that the true power of photography lies not in the technology of the camera, but in the heart and soul of the person behind it. With each snap, you’re not just capturing a moment; you’re creating a timeless story that resonates with the human spirit.
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How It Works
Capture your best shot.
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Frequently asked questions
Submission Deadline: December 10, 2025
Results : December 22, 2025
The photographer can submit entries based on ANY topic/subject/theme as preferred by them. There is no restriction on the same.
The photographer will retain the copyright to their photograph (s).
The top three winning entries will be published in media.
There is NO restriction on age. Anyone, belonging to age group, can enter this contest.
There is no limit on the number of submissions.
The competition has limited entries that will be filled on a First-Come-First-Serve basis. Therefore, the registrations will close as and when slots are filled. No registration will be accepted beyond that point.
The participant is allowed to submit original works that have not formerly been displayed or exhibited as any visual medium (including advertising, stock photos, media publishing, etc.) and for which the entrant holds all applicable rights.
Photos displayed on personal mediums (social media accounts, blogs, websites) is allowed.
The fee includes your participation as well as a guaranteed certificate of participation. Regardless of whether you win, you will receive a certificate honoring your work and your participation.
The participant can use ANY MOBILE PHONE. There is no restriction on the same.
Entries clicked using any other equipment except a mobile phone will be disqualified without any notice.
Photographers who use a Mobile Phone can enter from anywhere in India. Photos should not have been recently published anywhere. The posts on personal accounts (Facebook, Instagram etc.) are eligible. Any desktop image editing tool, such as Photoshop, should not be used to alter the photographs. It is permissible to utilise any Android or iOS app.
It is permissible to utilise any Phone. Phone add-on lenses can be used. We may request the original image in some situations to confirm that it was taken with a Mobile Phone. The photos that can not be verified are disqualified.
The contributions must be at least 1000 pixels in height and width in their original size.
Both color and monochrome images will be accepted. File size: up to 20 MB of image data per work. Winners might be asked to provide higher resolution images for publication or display purposes related to the contest.
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We’re more than just a phone photography contest; we’re a thriving community that breathes life into the art of storytelling. Now in our 4th season, our roots are firmly planted in the belief that every image holds a thousand untold stories, and it’s our mission to help you share yours with the world.
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