You do not need to name your files in any specific way.
A single image may be entered as an individual entry and part of a story and part of a portfolio.
A picture story may be entered as a picture story and as part of a larger project and as part of a portfolio.
Portraits may be included as part of a picture story, project or portfolio.
Team entries are not allowed.
All images must be taken in Asia.
Unless otherwise stated, all photographs must be documentary in nature and adhere to journalistic principles.
The photos do not need to be published.
Anyone can participate, however most participants are professional photographers.
All photographs entered must have been taken between 1 January 2021 — 31 December 2021.
A few of the multiple-images categories also allow pictures from 1 January 2020 — 31 December 2020 to be included as part of a story but majority of the images from each story must be from 2021.
Photographs must include caption information. You will be able to verify that the information is correct after uploading your images.
Each photographer must fill out an individual registration form.
The deadline for uploading your work is 15 February 2022.
Please join us for live discussions through @poyasia Facebook page as we review the entries.
The judges will meet virtually, and each will make a pre-selection on his or her own. These final projects and images will be selected by the judges which will be broadcast live.
Submissions will be eligible for inclusion in exhibits, related programs and become part of the POYi archives, a growing comprehensive library of images that spans nearly 80 years.