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$10,000 HIPA Water Photo Story Competition

  • Organization: Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA)
  • Type: Competition
  • Location: Global
  • Deadline: October 15, 2026
  • Funding: Fully Funded

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), Dubai's international photography prize, is running a one-off global competition with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the 2026 UN Water Conference. Photographers anywhere in the world submit a story of 5 to 10 photographs about how water shapes people, communities and the planet. The top three stories win $10,000, $8,000 and $5,000. **What you get:** - 1st place: $10,000 - 2nd place: $8,000 - 3rd place: $5,000 - Prize money paid within two months of the results being announced **What you'll do:** - Shoot or select a photo story of 5 to 10 images exploring water and people, communities, the planet, innovation or challenges - Give the portfolio a title and a description - Upload the photos online through a HIPA member account **Key dates:** - Submissions opened September 16, 2026 - Submissions close October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM UAE time (GMT+4) - The 2026 UN Water Conference takes place in Abu Dhabi, December 8 to 10, 2026 **More information:** - Full rules, prize details and the model release form are on the competition page at hipa.ae

Apply for $10,000 HIPA Water Photo Story Competition

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA)Competition

$10,000 HIPA Water Photo Story Competition

Oct 15, 2026 23:59:00 GST
Opportunity type
Competition
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026 23:59:00 GST

About this opportunity

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), Dubai's international photography prize, is running a one-off global competition with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the 2026 UN Water Conference. Photographers anywhere in the world submit a story of 5 to 10 photographs about how water shapes people, communities and the planet. The top three stories win $10,000, $8,000 and $5,000.

What you get:

  • 1st place: $10,000
  • 2nd place: $8,000
  • 3rd place: $5,000
  • Prize money paid within two months of the results being announced

What you'll do:

  • Shoot or select a photo story of 5 to 10 images exploring water and people, communities, the planet, innovation or challenges
  • Give the portfolio a title and a description
  • Upload the photos online through a HIPA member account

Key dates:

  • Submissions opened September 16, 2026
  • Submissions close October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM UAE time (GMT+4)
  • The 2026 UN Water Conference takes place in Abu Dhabi, December 8 to 10, 2026

More information:

  • Full rules, prize details and the model release form are on the competition page at hipa.ae

Who can apply

  • Individuals aged 18 or over at the time of submission; entries from anyone under 18 are discarded
  • Open to photographers from around the world
  • Submit 5 to 10 photos as one story, with a title and description
  • JPEG files of at least 5 MB, at least 2000 pixels on the longest edge and 300 dpi
  • HIPA asks for the original (RAW) or unedited files at submission
  • Only basic technical editing is allowed; compositing and creative retouching are prohibited
  • No watermarks, signatures, frames, borders or logos on the photos
  • Photos must be your own original work
  • If asked, you must supply signed releases from identifiable people and property owners within seven days

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Good to know

  • +Prizes of $10,000, $8,000 and $5,000 for a photo story of 5 to 10 images about water
  • +Run by the Hamdan International Photography Award with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the 2026 UN Water Conference
  • +Phone and drone photos are welcome, and it is free to enter from anywhere

Worth checking yourself

  • !You must be 18 or over and create a HIPA account to enter
  • !Closes 15 October at 11:59 pm UAE time, which is 7:59 pm UTC
  • !Finalists give HIPA a permanent licence to use their photos for promotion
  • !You may be asked for signed model releases within seven days

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$10,000 HIPA Water Photo Story Competition
Oct 15, 2026 23:59:00 GST