” A popular genre of photography characterised by exploring, identifying and capturing the personality and emotion of people and creatures around them.

Portrait photography has catapulted the careers and subsequently worldwide fame of many iconic photographers and the faces they have photographed. The beauty of portrait photography lies in the ability of the photographer to decide how they want their audience to see and feel when they view their portraits.

This is the opportunity for you, as a photographer, to portray what is hidden behind the faces of people and creatures on this planet and convey the uniqueness through your lens.”

Prizes:

• GRAND PRIZE: $120,000

• PORTRAIT

1st prize: $15,000
2nd prize: $13,000
3rd prize: $11,000
4th prize: $9,000
5th prize: $7,000

SPECIAL AWARDS

Photography Appreciation Award: $20,000
The Photography Content Creator Award: $15,000
Emerging Person/Organization in Photography Award: $10,000

• Deadline: 30 November 2021
• Entry fee: Free
• Website: https://www.hipa.ae/en/Awards/Details/nature-2021-2022 “