How to Apply?
Submissions are accepted from 00:00 London time (GMT) on April 20, 2026, until 24:00 London time (GMT) on May 20, 2026. Submissions after this date will not be accepted.
You can upload 4 photos per theme, for a total of 4 themes.
Second Round:
You receive 4 new themes and you can upload 4 new photos per theme. Only new photos are allowed.
Second Round:
A. OPEN COLOR (ONLY COLOR digital)
B. MOVEMENT (color & mono digital)
C. EMOTION (color & mono digital)
D. CULTURE (color & mono digital)
You can upload 4 photos per theme, for a total of 4 themes.
Third Round:
You receive 4 new themes and you can upload 4 new photos per theme. Only new photos are allowed.
Can the same photo be submitted to multiple categories?
No, a single photo can`t be submitted to multiple categories.
Can published works be submitted?
Yes, published works are allowed.
Can photos that participated in other competitions be submitted?
Yes, photos that have participated in other international competitions are allowed but Photographs that have received any award in any qualification round in previous years may not be submitted again for judging.
Are there any restrictions on when the photos were taken?
No, there are no restrictions on the creation date of the photos.
Can photo montage and artificial intelligence be used?
Photo montage and artificial intelligence are not allowed.
File Size
From each round, 32 photographers with the highest total scores advance to the final.
- Register on the website https://theiaap.com/e/olympics2
- Upload your images to the four sections.
- Pay the registration fee.
- After payment, you will receive a confirmation email.
- Check your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
- Add "photolympic@gmail.com" to your contact list or approved senders.
Submissions are accepted from 00:00 London time (GMT) on April 20, 2026, until 24:00 London time (GMT) on May 20, 2026. Submissions after this date will not be accepted.
You can upload 4 photos per theme, for a total of 4 themes.
Second Round:
You receive 4 new themes and you can upload 4 new photos per theme. Only new photos are allowed.
Second Round:
A. OPEN COLOR (ONLY COLOR digital)
B. MOVEMENT (color & mono digital)
C. EMOTION (color & mono digital)
D. CULTURE (color & mono digital)
You can upload 4 photos per theme, for a total of 4 themes.
Third Round:
You receive 4 new themes and you can upload 4 new photos per theme. Only new photos are allowed.
Can the same photo be submitted to multiple categories?
No, a single photo can`t be submitted to multiple categories.
Can published works be submitted?
Yes, published works are allowed.
Can photos that participated in other competitions be submitted?
Yes, photos that have participated in other international competitions are allowed but Photographs that have received any award in any qualification round in previous years may not be submitted again for judging.
Are there any restrictions on when the photos were taken?
No, there are no restrictions on the creation date of the photos.
Can photo montage and artificial intelligence be used?
Photo montage and artificial intelligence are not allowed.
File Size
- 2 - 3 MB
- Photos must be saved in "jpg" format with a resolution of 300 dpi in the RGB color model.
- Minimal editing (e.g., brightness, cropping, contrast, color adjustments) is allowed.
- Photos generated using artificial intelligence or photo montage are not allowed.
From each round, 32 photographers with the highest total scores advance to the final.
Semifinal
On --- 2026, at 10:00 local time, all photographers will receive a list of 24 themes and must take the photos by 11:00 local time, on --- 2026.
Participants must upload one photo per theme by 19:00 local time on --- 2026. After this time, uploads will no longer be possible.
The jury will evaluate the photos until 11:00 local time, on --- 2026, when the results will be published, and 24 finalists will be announced for the final competition.
Final
On --- 2026, at 11:00 local time, all photographers will receive a list of 24 themes and must take the photos by 11:00 local time, on --- 2026.
Participants must upload one photo per theme by 19:00 local time, on --- 2026. After this time, uploads will no longer be possible.
The jury will evaluate the photos until 10:00 local time, on --- 2026, when the results will be published, and the winners will be announced.
Exhibition Opening.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ranko Đurović
Chairman of the Organizing Committee
On --- 2026, at 10:00 local time, all photographers will receive a list of 24 themes and must take the photos by 11:00 local time, on --- 2026.
Participants must upload one photo per theme by 19:00 local time on --- 2026. After this time, uploads will no longer be possible.
The jury will evaluate the photos until 11:00 local time, on --- 2026, when the results will be published, and 24 finalists will be announced for the final competition.
Final
On --- 2026, at 11:00 local time, all photographers will receive a list of 24 themes and must take the photos by 11:00 local time, on --- 2026.
Participants must upload one photo per theme by 19:00 local time, on --- 2026. After this time, uploads will no longer be possible.
The jury will evaluate the photos until 10:00 local time, on --- 2026, when the results will be published, and the winners will be announced.
Exhibition Opening.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ranko Đurović
Chairman of the Organizing Committee
photolympic
Through the Eyes of
World Photographers
Through the Eyes of
World Photographers
