
Architecture and Design X Espressolab
Sponsored by Espressolab, the Architecture & Design category encompasses architectural structures, interiors, bridges, and striking aesthetic designs. Participants are encouraged to capture the details, linear qualities, and harmony of structures with their surroundings from a creative perspective.
This year, the Connections theme takes center stage. It invites exploration of how architectural elements interact with their environment, how bridges link spaces, or how design fosters connections between people and places. With no restrictions, photographers are encouraged to interpret this theme creatively and uniquely.

Travel & Street X IGA Istanbul Airport
Sponsored by IGA Istanbul Airport, the Travel & Street category invites captivating photographs that showcase explorations from around the world. Landscapes, cultural elements, travel experiences, and the energy of street life are at the heart of this category.
Participants can capture natural beauty, city streets, human interactions, and cultural diversity. Blending the authenticity of street photography with the power of travel storytelling, this category spans from bustling marketplaces to architectural street scenes. It offers a broad platform to highlight unique moments and geographical diversity encountered along the journey.

Environment and Ecology X EasyCep
Sponsored by EasyCep, the Environment and Ecology category has been created to emphasize the preservation of natural life, highlight environmental interactions, and draw attention to ecological balance. Under the theme of "Sustainability," this category focuses on environmental issues, showcasing works that reflect humanity's interaction with nature, the beauty of natural life, and efforts for environmental protection. Participants can enter the competition with striking images that highlight natural habitats, biodiversity, the relationship between humans and nature, or changes in environmental issues.

Portrait & Human X Tivibu
Sponsored by Tivibu, The Portrait and Human category aims to capture the essence of human figures, emotions, characters, and the diversity of human life. This category includes portraits, emotional expressions, life stories, cultural diversity, and the various roles people play in the world, even extending to selfies. Participants are invited to showcase compelling portraits, emotional moments, or images representing the myriad experiences of human life, reflecting the beauty and complexity of humanity in all its forms.

Documentary & Photojournalism
This category focuses on storytelling through impactful, real-life imagery. It invites participants to capture moments that document events, social issues, cultures, or everyday life, offering a truthful and compelling narrative. Examples include war and conflict, natural disasters, protests, cultural traditions, migration, or everyday moments that reveal profound meaning. From fleeting newsworthy moments to long-term projects exploring deeper stories, entries should reflect authenticity, humanity, and the power of visual storytelling to inform, inspire, and evoke emotion.

Lifestyle X Yaay
Sponsored by Yaay, the Lifestyle category aims to reflect the diversity of daily life, personal preferences, and various lifestyles. This category encompasses photographs that highlight personal styles, the rhythm of life, cultural interactions, and different aspects of everyday life. Participants are invited to submit striking images that emphasize unique styles, traces of different cultures, the diversity of daily life, or individual choices, showcasing the rich tapestry of lifestyles around the world.