71st Singapore International Photography Awards 2024 organized by The Photographic Society of Singapore

- There are six sections :
A) MONOCHROME OPEN (monochrome) FIAP, GPU, IAAP and PSA PID-M
B) COLOUR OPEN (color) FIAP, GPU, IAAP and PSA PID-C
C) STREET (color) FIAP, GPU, IAAP and PSA PID-C
D) PEOPLE (color) FIAP, GPU, IAAP and PSA PID-C
E) PHOTOJOURNALISM (color/monochrome) FIAP, GPU, IAAP and PSA PJD
F) NATURE (color/monochrome) FIAP, GPU, IAAP and PSA ND (Nature Sections without any awards for Wildlife)

Closing date: 24 September 2024
Judging date: 6 October 2024
Notification date: 12 October 2024
Delivery date: 4 December 2024
Gallery posted: 4 December 2024

Entry Fees and Payment Methods:

Entry Fee : Participating
US$18.00 for 1 & 2 sections
US$20.00 for 3 & 4 sections
US$22.00 for 5 & 6 sections

ALL EXHIBITIONS ACCEPTING DIGITAL ENTRIES

Photos must be in JPEG format, dimensions no more than 1920 pixels horizontal by no more than 1080 pixels vertical side max at 300 dpi, JPEG compression value 7-12. Maximum file size is 3Mb. This is the native resolution of the projector so these dimensions will give optimum viewing. Please note, portrait images must be no more than 1080 pixels vertically.
The photographs of authors with the application are submitted in these ways:
- uploading through our website: https://www.sipa.org.sg
Exhibition Software Provider: https://theiaap.com

Online entry only at https://www.sipa.org.sg
Payment by PayPal at exhibition website or PayPal to [email protected]
Entries receive without fee will not be judged.

Judging Methods:
Software will not resize the images and oversized images will be rejected.

Onsite judging.
Judges will use color calibrated monitors which will display images at 100% of the image resolution.


Online judging.
Judges will use Zoom software with IAAP scoring system.
Judges will use color calibrated monitors which will display images at 100% of the image resolution.
Use a shared screen feature on Zoom to display the photos to the judges. Then the judges use the scoring system to rate the photos based on specific criteria such as composition, lighting, creativity, etc

PANEL OF JUDGES

Color Open Section (PID-C) - Onsite Judging

Kim Hui GOH, Singapore
Hon FPSS, Hon EFIAP, AFIAP

Michael EE, Singapore
MFIAP, EFIAP, FPSS, PPSA, Hon EPSS, PSA ND Galaxy 1

Thigh WANNA, Myanmar
MFIAP, EFIAP, FRPS, FPSS, MPSA, GPSA

Monochrome Open Section (PID-M) – Onsite Judging

Koon Peng GOH, Singapore
Hon FPSS, Hon FPSNJ, FPSS, ARPS

Thin Thin TUN, Myanmar
EFIAP, ARPS, PPSA, BPSA

Zee Kek HENG, Singapore
EFIAP/p, GMPSA/b, GPU CR5, Hon ESPSS, Hon FUPHK, Hon FWPAI

Theme Section : Street (PID-C) - Online Judging

Leong Kiat LIM, Singapore
EFIAP, MPSA, GPU CR3, GPU VIP1

Hein HTET, Myanmar
GMPSA, EFIAP, GPU Zeus, DEPSS, ARPS

Chin Leong TEO, Japan
EFIAP, MPSA, GPU CR4, GPU VIP3, GEPSS, HIUP, A.CPE, Hon.CPE, G.APS, PSA Who’s Who 2019 PTD World #5

Theme Section: People (PID-C) – Online Judging

Leong Kiat LIM, Singapore
EFIAP, MPSA, GPU CR3, GPU VIP1

Hein HTET, Myanmar
GMPSA, EFIAP, GPU Zeus, DEPSS, ARPS

Chin Leong TEO, Japan
EFIAP, MPSA, GPU CR4, GPU VIP3, GEPSS, HIUP, A.CPE, Hon.CPE, G.APS, PSA Who’s Who 2019 PTD World #5

Photojournalism (PJD) – Onsite Judging

Koon Peng GOH, Singapore
Hon FPSS, Hon FPSNJ, FPSS, ARPS

Thin Thin TUN, Myanmar
EFIAP, ARPS, PPSA, BPSA

Zee Kek HENG, Singapore
EFIAP/p, GMPSA/b, GPU CR5, Hon ESPSS, Hon FUPHK, Hon FWPAI

Nature Section (ND) - Onsite Judging

Kim Hui GOH, Singapore
Hon FPSS, Hon EFIAP, AFIAP

Michael EE, Singapore
MFIAP, EFIAP, FPSS, PPSA, Hon EPSS, PSA ND Galaxy 1

Thigh WANNA, Myanmar
MFIAP, EFIAP, FRPS, FPSS, MPSA, GPSA

Monochrome Open Section (PSA PID-M)
• FIAP Gold Medal
• PSA Gold Medal
• PSS – Dr. Gibson Hill Memorial Gold Medal
• GPU Gold Medal
• IAAP Gold, Silver, Bronze Medal
• FIAP Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x2
• PSA Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x2
• PSS Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x3
• GPU Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x2

Color Open Section (PSA PID-C)
• FIAP Gold Medal
• PSA Gold Medal
• PSS – Ang Chwee Chai Memorial Gold Medal
• GPU Gold Medal
• IAAP Gold, Silver, Bronze Medal
• FIAP Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x2
• PSA Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x2
• PSS Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x3
• GPU Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x2

Theme Section : Street (PSA PID-C)
• FIAP Gold Medal
• PSA Gold Medal
• PSS – Yip Cheong Fun Memorial Gold Medal
• GPU Gold Medal
• IAAP Gold, Silver, Bronze Medal
• FIAP Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x1
• PSA Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x1
• PSS Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x3
• GPU Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x1

Theme Section: People (PSA PID-C)
• FIAP Gold Medal
• PSA Gold Medal
• PSS - Lady Yuen Peng McNeice Memorial Gold Medal
• GPU Gold Medal
• IAAP Gold, Silver, Bronze Medal
• FIAP Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x2
• PSA Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x2
• PSS Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x3
• GPU Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x2

Photojournalism Section (PSA PJD)
• FIAP Gold Medal
• PSA Gold Medal
• PSS - Kwek Leng Joo Memorial Gold Medal
• GPU Gold Medal
• IAAP Gold, Silver, Bronze Medal
• FIAP Silver, Bronze
• PSA Silver, Bronze
• PSS Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x3
• GPU Silver, Bronze

Nature Section (PSA ND) (Nature Sections without any awards for Wildlife)
• FIAP Gold Medal
• PSA Gold Medal
• PSS - Datok Loke Wan Tho Memorial Gold Medal
• GPU Gold Medal
• IAAP Gold, Silver, Bronze Medal
• FIAP Silver, Bronze
• PSA Silver, Bronze
• PSS Silver, Bronze, Honor Mention Ribbons x3
• GPU Silver, Bronze

SUBJECT MATTER AND SECTION DEFINITIONS
Statement on Subject Matter - applicable to all sections
The fundamental rule that must be observed at all times and applies to all sections offered in exhibitions with PSA recognition is that the welfare of living creatures is more important than any photograph. This means that practices such as baiting of subjects with a living creature and removal of birds from nests, for the purpose of obtaining a photograph, are highly unethical, and such photographs are not allowed in any exhibition with PSA recognition. Under no circumstances may a living creature be placed in a situation where it will be killed, injured or stressed for the purpose of obtaining a photograph. Images that show live creatures being fed to captive animals, birds or reptiles are not permitted under any circumstances.
There are also concerns about the use of aerial photography, drones, helicopters, low flying aircraft. These should not cause any interference with other individuals or animals which causes a disturbance in their normal activity or disrupt the way any individuals or animals interact with their environment. Entrants in PSA recognized exhibitions should comply with all relevant laws and regulations, associated with aerial photography, in the country in which the image was taken.
Entry into PSA recognized exhibitions is conditional on accepting these policies. The content of images must comply with the General Conditions and with the Division and Section definitions listed in these conditions.
Images that - in the sole opinion of the judges- do not comply, will be disqualified so the entrant may be aware of the problem when considering entry into other exhibitions with PSA recognition.

FIAP Definition of the black and white photography (Monochrome)
A black and white work fitting from the very dark grey (black) to the very clear grey (white) is a monochrome
work with the various shades of grey. A black and white work toned entirely in a single colour will remain a
monochrome work able to stand in the black and white category; such a work can be reproduced in black and
white in the catalogue of a salon under FIAP Patronage. On the other hand a black and white work modified by a partial toning or by the addition of one colour becomes a colour work (polychrome) to stand in the colour
category; such a work requires colour reproduction in the catalogue of a salon under FIAP Patronage.

PSA Monochrome Definition
An image is considered to be Monochrome only if it gives the impression of having no color (i.e. contains only shades of grey which can include pure black and pure white) OR it gives the impression of being a greyscale image that has been toned in one color across the entire image. (For example by Sepia, red, gold, etc.) A greyscale or multi-colored image modified or giving the impression of having been modified by partial toning, multi-toning or by the inclusion of spot coloring does not meet the definition of monochrome and shall be classified as a Color Work.

Greyscale Monochrome images may be entered for Nature, Photojournalism and Photo Travel but toned images are not permitted for these sections.

Monochrome images may not be entered in color sections of PPD or PID.

Editing Guidelines for Nature, Photojournalism and Photo Travel
These sections require images to be truthful records, so there are limits on the amount of manipulation allowed.
PSA statement of subject matter applies to all sections.
Editing Guidelines
Processing or editing must be limited to making the image look as close to the original scene as possible, except that conversion to grayscale monochrome is allowed.

Allowed editing techniques:
● Cropping, straightening and perspective correction.
● Removal or correction of elements added by the camera or lens, such as dust spots, noise, chromatic aberration and lens distortion.
● Global and selective adjustments such as brightness, hue, saturation and contrast to restore the appearance of the original scene.
● Complete conversion of color images to grayscale monochrome.
● Blending of multiple images of the same subject and combining them in camera or with software (exposure blending or focus stacking);
● Image stitching – combining multiple images with overlapping fields of view that are taken consecutively (panoramas);

Editing techniques that are not allowed:
● Removing, adding to, moving or changing any part of an image, except for cropping and straightening.
● Adding a vignette during processing.
● Blurring parts of the image during processing to hide elements in the original scene.
● Darkening parts of the image during processing to hide elements in the original scene.
● All conversions other than to complete grayscale monochrome.
● Conversion of parts of an image to monochrome, or partial toning, desaturation or over-saturation of color.

PSA Nature Definition
Content Guidelines
● Nature photography records all branches of natural history except anthropology and archaeology. This includes all aspects of the physical world, both animate and inanimate, that have not been made or modified by humans.
● Nature images must convey the truth of the scene that was photographed. A well-informed person should be able to identify the subject of the image and be satisfied that it has been presented honestly and that no unethical practices have been used to control the subject or capture the image. Images that directly or indirectly show any human activity that threatens the life or welfare of a living organism are not allowed.
● The most important part of a Nature image is the nature story it tells. High technical standards are expected and the image must look natural.
● Objects created by humans, and evidence of human activity, are allowed in Nature images only when they are a necessary part of the Nature story.
● Photographs of human-created hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feral animals, domesticated animals, human-created hybrid animals and mounted or preserved zoological specimens are not allowed.
● Images taken with subjects under controlled conditions, such as zoos, are allowed.
● Controlling live subjects by chilling, anesthetic or any other method of restricting natural movement for the purpose of a photograph is not allowed.
Street Section Definition
Street photography is a unique and dynamic form of photography that captures the raw, unmediated moments of everyday life in public places. It is a way for photographers to document the human experience and tell the stories of the people, places, and events that make up our world. Street photographers do not necessarily have a social purpose in mind, but they prefer to isolate and capture moments which might otherwise go unnoticed.

People Section Definition
People photography is a genre of photography that focuses on capturing people in different situations. It can be portraits or candid shots of people in their daily lives. The goal is to capture the essence of the person or group being photographed.

Photojournalism Definition
Photojournalism entries are:
● images with informative content and emotional impact,
● reflecting the human presence in our world.
● The journalistic (story-telling) value of the image should receive priority over pictorial quality.
● Images that misrepresent the truth, such as those from events or activities arranged specifically for
photography, or of subjects directed or hired for photography, are not eligible.

Notification sent by 12th October 2024
E-Catalogue posted by 05th December 2024

All entries and correspondence are to be addressed to:-
The Photographic Society of Singapore
Mr Jack Goh
Chairman, 71th SIPA
30 Selegie Road, Selegie Art Centre,
Singapore 188351, Republic of Singapore

For enquiries, please email to : [email protected]