"Mother Nature is in everything that we touch; she is in everything that we see. She inspires us every day. A force to be reckoned with, she can be both cruel and kind in equal measures. There are so many words to express her, yet not a single word can capture her. Photography speaks without […]

" 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 […]

 " This category remains a favourite among photographers who have an outstanding eye for visual compositions that do not necessarily fall into any of the other categories. Year after year, the General category has gained quality and diversity, not to mention numbers, boasting over a third of entries registered in HIPA. Participants have two opportunities […]

" The Portfolio category returns challenging photographers to showcase their storytelling skills through a series of photographs. A strong photographic story delves into the heart of a subject and leaves no margin for misinterpretation. A portfolio of photographs allows photographers to capture the hearts and minds of audiences in a way which may not be […]