call for entries
Zyne Magazine proudly announces its International Photography Awards 2025, bringing together photographers from across the globe to celebrate creativity, vision, and storytelling.
The competition will be judged by an esteemed panel of five internationally renowned photographers, and the winning works will be featured in our February 2026 issue and exhibited in an art gallery.
submission categories
Participants can submit their work under the following categories (for submission purposes only; winners can be chosen from any category).
- Abstract Photography
- Street Photography
- Black and White Photography
- Landscape Photography
- Minimalism Photography
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There is No participation fee.
You can submit up to 5 images in each category.
You’re welcome to enter multiple categories.
Awards & Recognition
EXHIBITION: The first-place winner in each category will have their work exhibited in a major Indian city such as Mumbai, Delhi, or Kolkata.
INTERVIEW: From the five winners in each category, the top two chosen by the Editorial Team will receive exclusive interview coverage in Zyne.
PUBLICATION: The top 10 entries, including the award winners (1st and 2nd prize) under each submission category, will be published in the February 2026 issue of Zyne.
GLOBAL EXPOSURE & CERTIFICATE OF MERIT: The top 50 shortlisted work will be featured across our website, blog (Creative Genes) and social media channels, and will be given a certificate of merit.
Watch the TIMELINE
- Zyne hotography Contest Opens: 19 August 2025
- Last Date for Submission: 20 November 2025 (Extended)
- Winners Announcement: To be announced soon
- Publication: February 2026 Issue of Zyne Magazine
international panel of jury
Your work will be reviewed by a distinguished international jury of five photographers!
Jozef Danyi
Photographer & Visual Artist, Czech Republic
Jozef Danyi is a Czech fine art photographer based in Bruntál. A self-taught artist, he has developed a distinctive visual language built on stylized portraiture, staged photography, and imaginative post-production, where reality seamlessly blends with imagination. His work creates powerful visual stories, collages, and minimalist compositions that have gained recognition on the international stage. He has received more than 300 awards in 40 countries worldwide and regularly represents the Czech Republic at prestigious exhibitions and competitions, including the World Photographic Cup. He holds the titles EFIAP and Master QEP and is also active as an international judge in photography.
Zuzana Fajmonová
Photographer & Visual Artist, Czech Republic
Zuzana Fajmonová (*1987) is an award-winning Czech photographer and visual artist celebrated for her imaginative and meticulously crafted work. Her distinctive style blends precise composition, scenography, performative elements, and influences from art history. Each image begins with hand-drawn sketches and custom-built props, often created with the help of her husband and children. She further enriches her process through body painting and hand-painted backgrounds, transforming ideas into immersive visual narratives. Internationally recognized, she has won the World Photography Cup in Dallas, the Mile Awards, two FEP European Advertising and Commercial Merit Awards, and the František Kupka Award. Her art has been exhibited worldwide and widely featured in leading Czech media.
Pavel Ziegler
Fine Art Photographer, Prague
Pavel Ziegler is a Prague-based fine art photographer known for large-scale, light-filled portraits and conceptual series that merge photography with painting. He holds the MQEP title; he earned Best of Nation (2024, 2025), a gold medal at the World Photographic Cup (2025) and a bronze in 2024, as well as 3rd place at the FEP Awards (2025). His recent projects MODROSVĚT, ZVĚSTOVÁNÍ, and LUMINOIDY explore gesture, archetype, and the space between body and light. He has exhibited internationally, including in the USA, Ecuador, and Italy, with acclaimed 2025 shows “INSIDE MY SELF” and “MODROSVĚT” in Prague. Under PORTRÉT BY ZIEGLER, he also creates commissioned portraits.
Rem(o)n Díaz
Photographer, Miami
Rem(o)n Díaz is a Spanish-Cuban photographer based in Miami. He has received international recognition at the HIPA Awards (2013 and 2014). Winner of the Sony Travel Photography Competition, he was invited to attend the Sony World Photography Awards (London 2014). His work has been exhibited in Miami (Art Basel), Spain, Canadá, and London. Due to his conceptual and poetic approach, his practice encompasses photography, art installations, and mixed media, creating distinct yet interconnected artistic universes focused on understanding photography as the art of observation. His book “LINES” recently received an honorable mention at the International Photography Awards (IPA 2025).
Ali Zolghadri
Fine Art Photographer, Iran
Ali is an internationally acclaimed fine art and conceptual photographer known for his minimalist, surreal, and emotionally resonant black-and-white work. With over 120 international photography awards from more than 20 countries, his images have been exhibited globally and featured in leading photography publications. His artistic essays and photo series have appeared in several renowned magazines. Ali has served as a judge for multiple international photography competitions and is a recipient of the prestigious UAE Golden Visa for artistic excellence. His distinctive visual language continues to inspire emerging artists to explore the boundaries of fine art photography.
how to submit
Fill out the online submission form below.
Upload your images in the required format and category.
Submission Guidelines
- Images must be original work of the photographer.
- File size should not exceed 5 MB per image.
- Acceptable formats: JPEG / JPG / PNG.
- Images must not include frames, borders, signatures, or watermarks.
- AI-generated, stock, or heavily manipulated/composite images will not be accepted.
- Each Photography Series entry must include at least 5 images under one coherent theme.
- Only one submission form per participant; multiple entries from the same photographer will not be considered.
- Late submissions or incomplete entries will be automatically disqualified.
License & Copyright
- Copyright remains entirely with the photographer.
- By submitting, the photographer grants Zyne Magazine a non-exclusive right to publish, exhibit, and promote the images in print, on the website, and across social media platforms in connection with this competition.
- The magazine will always provide proper credit to the photographer when their work is published or showcased.
Terms & Conditions
- You confirm that the submitted images are your own original work and that you hold full copyright.
- You grant Zyne Magazine a royalty-free license to reproduce and publish your images for editorial, promotional, and marketing purposes related to the competition.
- You agree not to submit any material that:
- Violates the copyright or rights of any third party.
- Contains offensive, unlawful, or defamatory content.
- Has been previously awarded or published in a competing photography contest.
- Zyne Magazine reserves the right to:
- Reject entries that do not meet submission guidelines.
- Reassign entries to a suitable category if necessary.
- Disqualify participants for misconduct, plagiarism, or providing false information.
- Decisions of the jury are final and binding. No correspondence regarding results will be entertained.
- Submission of entries constitutes consent to all the above rules and terms.
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find Inspiration
ABSTRACT by Vivek Verma
BLACK & WHITE by Nina Papiorek
MINIMALISM by Ali Zolghadri
resources on creative Genes
This is your chance to showcase your art to the world and be part of Zyne’s vision of celebrating photography that inspires. Submit your best work today!
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