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Entries
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Judges
Why ZIPA
International Jury Panel
Every single submission is evaluated by an exceptional panel of five internationally acclaimed photographers, each bringing decades of experience, global recognition, and a refined eye for artistic brilliance.
Ali Zolghadri
Ali Zolghadri
Iran
Ali is an internationally acclaimed fine art and conceptual photographer celebrated for his minimalist and surreal black-and-white work. With more than 150 awards across 20 countries, his photographs have been exhibited globally and featured in leading art and photography publications. A UAE Golden Visa honouree, Ali has served on juries for multiple international competitions.
Remon Diaz
Miami
Remon Díaz is a Spanish-Cuban photographer based in Miami, widely recognised for his conceptual and poetic visual language. A two-time HIPA honouree and winner of the Sony Travel Photography Competition, he has exhibited his work across Miami (Art Basel), Spain, Canada, and London. His practice spans photography, installations, and mixed media—each centered on observation and perception.
Jozef Danyi
Czech Republic
Jozef Danyi is a Czech fine art photographer known for his stylized portraiture, staged imagery, and imaginative post-production that blurs reality with invention. A self-taught artist with more than 300 awards across 40 countries, he represents the Czech Republic at major international events, including the World Photographic Cup. He holds the EFIAP and Master QEP titles and serves as an international photography judge.
Zuzana Fajmonová
Czech Republic
Zuzana is an award-winning Czech photographer and visual artist known for blending scenography, body-painted elements, and hand-crafted props to transform sketches into immersive visual narratives. Winner of the World Photography Cup in Dallas, the Mile Awards, two FEP European Advertising & Commercial Merit Awards, and the František Kupka Award, her work has been exhibited globally and widely featured in Czech media.
Pavel Ziegler
Prague
Pavel is a Prague-based fine art photographer celebrated for his light-filled portraits and conceptual series blending photography and painting. An MQEP photographer and two-time Best of Nation winner, he holds gold and bronze medals from the World Photographic Cup and 3rd place at the FEP Awards (2025). He has exhibited internationally and also works on commissioned portraits through PORTRÉT BY ZIEGLER.
winners certificate & BADGE
Top 50 (Finalist) work will be featured across our website, blog and social media with certificate and badge.
PUBLICATION in ZYNE MAGAZINE
Selected winning photographs and work will be published in the February 2026 issue of Zyne Magazine.
Exhibition in prestigious art Gallery
ZIPA Gold winner’s work will be exhibited at Chithrasala Art Gallery, Thiruvananthapuram from 21-25 January 2026.
INTERVIEW / STORY COVERAGE
Among all winners, two artists selected by Zyne Editorial team will have their interview published in February 2026 issue of Zyne.