Frequently Asked Questions

General information

Iphone Photo Awards is an international community for iPhone photographers. Our monthly competitions recognise outstanding photographs, and their results contribute to the annual ranking.

Membership

Registration and account settings

Collection submissions

Instagram and Facebook

Selection, points and career

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Frequently Asked Questions

General information

What is Iphone Photo Awards?

How is the annual Top 10 determined?

Membership

Is creating an account free?

How can I become a member?

What does Membership include?

How long does Membership last?

Where can I see my Membership price and discounts?

What happens when my Membership expires?

Will my photographs still take part if Membership expires after submission?

Can I join during the competition year?

Registration and account settings

What happens after registration?

What should I do if my city is missing during registration?

Can I register using my studio name?

Why is my profile missing from the Photographers directory?

What should I do if I cannot pay for Membership?

What should I do if I cannot log in?

How can I change my photographer name?

Collection submissions

What should I do if I cannot upload my photos?

Can I submit a photograph again?

How often can I take part?

Why do colours look different after uploading?

How can I check my collection entries?

Whose name appears on the award image?

How can I get a version of my winning photo with the Iphone Photo Awards logo?

How many photos can I submit, and why is there a limit?

Which photographs can I submit?

Are AI editing and photomontage allowed?

Can I change my photographs after pressing Submit?

What if I did not use an additional entry I purchased?

Instagram and Facebook

When will I appear in Instagram Stories?

How do I qualify for a dedicated Instagram post?

Why did the rules for dedicated posts change?

Will I get another post in the next month?

Do I need to buy extra entries to get a post?

Other questions

Where are my photographs used?

How can I find a photographer in my city?

Where can I send other questions or suggestions?

Selection, points and career

Who selects the photographs?

What do you look for in a photograph?

How are 1, 2 and 3 points awarded?

How are annual rankings, Career Levels and badges different?

Why do selected photographs earn different points?

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