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About
Türkiye Mobile Photo Awards (TMPA) is an international competition dedicated to celebrating the art of mobile photography and encouraging creative expression through smartphone lenses. Entering its second year, and supported by the main sponsorship of Türk Telekom, TMPA invites photographers of all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds—whether emerging or established—who create compelling works using mobile devices.
In 2025, TMPA is honored to present a distinguished jury panel comprising some of the most celebrated voices in contemporary photography. These jurors, whose work has been featured in and commissioned by institutions such as National Geographic, VIIPhoto, TIME, The New York Times, and VOGUE, include Ed Kashi, Michael Christopher Brown, Laura El-Tantawy, Ahmet Sel, Mustafa Seven, Dina Litovsky, and Ismail Zaidy. Their collective expertise and global perspective bring an unparalleled level of prestige to this year’s competition.
TMPA is committed to fostering a platform where photographers and visual storytellers at all levels—professional, amateur, or hobbyist—can showcase their distinct artistic visions. This competition seeks to inspire innovation and excellence in mobile photography, providing a space where creative minds can push the boundaries of visual storytelling while connecting with a global audience. With $5000 in total prizes, TMPA calls on photography enthusiasts worldwide to participate and share their finest works, celebrating the limitless potential of mobile photography as a transformative art form.
What winners receive
TMPA, sponsored primarily by Türk Telekom, offers photography enthusiasts the opportunity to win prizes of up to $5,000. The competition consists of six categories, and the 'Photographer of the Year' will be honored with a $2,000 'Türk Telekom Grand Prize.' Each category winner will receive a $500 prize. Winners will also be presented with a certificate along with a 1st place gold badge, 2nd place silver badge, and 3rd place bronze badge. The competition's jury acknowledges, appreciates, and rewards talented participants by awarding them a ‘Honorable Mention’.
Categories
1. Portrait & Human x tivibu / Portre & İnsan x 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.
2. Documentary & Photojournalism / Belgesel & Haber Fotoğrafı
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.
3. Travel & Street x IGA Istanbul Airport / Seyahat & Sokak x IGA Istanbul Airport
Sponsored by IGA Istanbul Airport, the Street and Travel category invites captivating photographs that showcase the essence of places discovered worldwide, including landscapes, cultural elements, travel experiences, and the vibrant dynamics of street life. Participants can capture natural beauty, cultural details, the energy of city streets, and the boundless reflections of local life. This category encourages striking imagery that blends the spontaneity of street photography with the storytelling of travel, encompassing themes such as bustling markets, architectural street views, human interactions, urban contrasts, and cultural diversity. Whether it's the raw authenticity of a street scene or the breathtaking uniqueness of a travel destination, this category provides a broad platform to highlight the distinctive moments and geographic variety encountered on the journey.
4. Environment and Ecology x EasyCep / Çevre ve Ekoloji 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.
5. Architecture and Design x Espressolab / Mimari ve Tasarım x Espressolab
Sponsored by Espressolab, the Architecture and Design category showcases photographs of architectural structures, interiors, bridges, designs of various scales, and aesthetically striking elements. This category includes architectural details, the overall appearance of buildings, modern or traditional designs, the harmony of structures with their surroundings, and the aesthetic features of the design. Photographers are encouraged to capture the linear qualities, compositions, and aesthetic values of structures, presenting them through a creative perspective. This year, with a special emphasis on the theme of Connections, participants are invited to explore how architectural elements connect with their surroundings, how bridges link spaces, or how design creates harmony between people and places. While there are no restrictions within the category, photographers are encouraged to creatively interpret this theme, blending it seamlessly with their chosen subjects.
6. Lifestyle x Yaay / Yaşam Stili x Yaay
Sponsored by Tivibu, 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.
Submission Fee
- 1 submission: $2.5
- 2-4 submissions: $4
- 5-9 submissions: $5
- 10-14 submissions: $7
- 15-25 submissions: $9
- Fees will remain the same throughout the entire competition period.
About TMPA
Türkiye Mobile Photo Awards (TMPA), established in 2023, proudly holds the distinction of being Türkiye's first international photography competition dedicated to mobile photography. In its inaugural year, TMPA set out to create a platform for photographers and art enthusiasts to showcase their unique and artistic perspectives while honing their skills. As part of the 2024 open call, TMPA attracted over 4,500 submissions from 54 different countries and achieved more than 750,000 digital engagements. Additionally, exhibitions held at prestigious venues such as Galataport, Istanbul Airport (IGA), and Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) drew over 600,000 physical visitors. The competition also gained significant international recognition, with features in global media outlets such as The Guardian and TRT. Bringing together a network of curators, editors, art and culture directors, renowned photographers, and dedicated volunteers, TMPA continues to provide an inspiring space for individuals to express their creative visions and develop their talents through photography.
Judging criteria
Applications submitted to TMPA are evaluated by a panel of expert judges. Each independent jury member assesses all applications based on their originality and artistic merit, categorically, and assigns a rating to each submission. The applications are evaluated on a category-by-category basis. Category winners are determined based on the highest viewability score. The participant with the highest score within a category is named the 'Category Winner.' Among all applications, the participant with the highest score is awarded the 'Grand Prize' and 'Mobile Photographer of the Year.' The competition's jury also recognizes and commends emerging talents by awarding 'Honorable Mentions' to deserving participants.
Jury
Michael CHRISTOPER BROWN
Michael Christopher Brown (MCB) is an American photographer and artist. Raised in the Skagit Valley, a farming community in Washington State, he became known for his extensive use of an iPhone as a primary reporting device, including during the 2011 Libyan Revolution. This seminal documentation led to his monograph Libyan Sugar, designed by MCB and Ramon Pez, which won the Paris Photo Book Award and the ICP Infinity Award. A National Geographic Magazine photographer since 2004 and a former associate photographer with Magnum Photos, he was the main character of the Michael Mann directed HBO documentary Witness: Libya and a contributing cinematographer to several conflict based documentaries including Hondros, Which way is the Front Line from Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington, and This is Congo. MCB has over 20 years of experience working editorially, for publications including The New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Time, ESPN and Vogue, with NGO’s, including Conservation International, Amnesty International and Save the Children, and commercially, photographing and directing for clients including Land Rover, Chopard, Nike, U.S. Army, Sony, and Hyperice. In 2018, Damiani published his second book, Yo Soy Fidel, a week long journey documenting the cortège of Fidel Castro. In 2023, Twin Palms will publish Ondas, on the Cuban electronic music scene. MCB has two other books in-progress, including a series of three books from over ten years of work in Congo (DRC) and another from the levant. He is the creator of 90 Miles and has exhibited in museums, galleries and exhibitions around the world. He lives in L.A. and is father to a beautiful four year old daughter, Poppy.
Michael Christopher Brown (MCB) is an American photographer and artist. Raised in the Skagit Valley, a farming community in Washington State, he became known for his extensive use of an iPhone as a primary reporting device, including during the 2011 Libyan Revolution. This seminal documentation led to his monograph Libyan Sugar, designed by MCB and Ramon Pez, which won the Paris Photo Book Award and the ICP Infinity Award. A National Geographic Magazine photographer since 2004 and a former associate photographer with Magnum Photos, he was the main character of the Michael Mann directed HBO documentary Witness: Libya and a contributing cinematographer to several conflict based documentaries including Hondros, Which way is the Front Line from Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington, and This is Congo. MCB has over 20 years of experience working editorially, for publications including The New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Time, ESPN and Vogue, with NGO’s, including Conservation International, Amnesty International and Save the Children, and commercially, photographing and directing for clients including Land Rover, Chopard, Nike, U.S. Army, Sony, and Hyperice. In 2018, Damiani published his second book, Yo Soy Fidel, a week long journey documenting the cortège of Fidel Castro. In 2023, Twin Palms will publish Ondas, on the Cuban electronic music scene. MCB has two other books in-progress, including a series of three books from over ten years of work in Congo (DRC) and another from the levant. He is the creator of 90 Miles and has exhibited in museums, galleries and exhibitions around the world. He lives in L.A. and is father to a beautiful four year old daughter, Poppy.
Ed KASHI
Ed Kashi is a renowned photojournalist, filmmaker, speaker, and educator with 40 years of experience in visual storytelling. A member of VII Photo, Kashi is known for his complex imagery, documenting social and political issues with sensitivity and compassion. Recognized as POYi's 2015 Multimedia Photographer of the Year, his innovative approach spans photography, filmmaking, and creative social media projects for National Geographic, The New Yorker, and MSNBC. Kashi’s work has earned numerous accolades, including awards from World Press Photo and POYi, and has been published and exhibited globally. He has authored 14 books, and in 2002, co-founded Talking Eyes Media, a non-profit producing award-winning films and multimedia on social issues.
Ed Kashi is a renowned photojournalist, filmmaker, speaker, and educator with 40 years of experience in visual storytelling. A member of VII Photo, Kashi is known for his complex imagery, documenting social and political issues with sensitivity and compassion. Recognized as POYi's 2015 Multimedia Photographer of the Year, his innovative approach spans photography, filmmaking, and creative social media projects for National Geographic, The New Yorker, and MSNBC. Kashi’s work has earned numerous accolades, including awards from World Press Photo and POYi, and has been published and exhibited globally. He has authored 14 books, and in 2002, co-founded Talking Eyes Media, a non-profit producing award-winning films and multimedia on social issues.
Dina LITOVSKY
Dina Litovsky is a Ukrainian-born photographer living in New York City since 1991. Dina's imagery can be described as visual sociology. Her work explores the idea of leisure, often focusing on subcultures and social gatherings. Dina is a regular contributor to National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, TIME, New Yorker, GQ and New York Magazine. In 2020 Dina won the Nannen Prize, Germany's foremost award for documentary photography. Other awards include the PDN 30, New and Emerging Photographers to Watch; POYi; NPPA Best of Photojournalism, International Photography Awards and American Photography. Selected exhibitions include group and solo shows at the Museum of the City of New York; Noordelicht Festival, Netherlands; Annenberg Space for Photography, LA; Anastasia Photo Gallery, NYC; Australian Center of Photography, The Fence, USA; Tanto Tempo Gallery, Japan; LightFactory Museum, Charlotte.Dina holds a bachelor in psychology from NYU and an MFA in photography from the School of Visual Arts, NY. the artist’s social media and website:
Dina Litovsky is a Ukrainian-born photographer living in New York City since 1991. Dina's imagery can be described as visual sociology. Her work explores the idea of leisure, often focusing on subcultures and social gatherings. Dina is a regular contributor to National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, TIME, New Yorker, GQ and New York Magazine. In 2020 Dina won the Nannen Prize, Germany's foremost award for documentary photography. Other awards include the PDN 30, New and Emerging Photographers to Watch; POYi; NPPA Best of Photojournalism, International Photography Awards and American Photography. Selected exhibitions include group and solo shows at the Museum of the City of New York; Noordelicht Festival, Netherlands; Annenberg Space for Photography, LA; Anastasia Photo Gallery, NYC; Australian Center of Photography, The Fence, USA; Tanto Tempo Gallery, Japan; LightFactory Museum, Charlotte.Dina holds a bachelor in psychology from NYU and an MFA in photography from the School of Visual Arts, NY. the artist’s social media and website:
Ahmet SEL
Ahmet Sel (born in Türkiye 1956) explores the field of documentary and portrait photography. He lived in Paris between 1981 and 1990 where he worked for La Cinq TV channel. Between 1990 and 2000, he lived in Moscow where he was a correspondent and bureau chief for Sipa Press. 2005-2006, Sel has been the chief editor for Sipa Press in Paris. He is living in Türkiye since 2009. His photographs are published in major international newspapers and magazines including Le Monde, Stern, Paris-Match, VSD, Figaro Magazine, l’Express, The Walrus, Corriere della Serra, Sette, Noticias, to mention a few. Sel is a member of various international and national contest juries. Ahmet Sel’s photographs exhibited in many museums and galleries, and are part of private and public collections.He won the “Fujifilm Press Photo Award France” in the portrait category, in 2003, the Gold Award of National Magazine Awards Foundation (Canada) in the “Words & Pictures” category, in 2004 and he was awarded the 2021 TFSF (Turkish Federation of Photographic Art) award. Sel won the 1. Prize in the category Portrait at Sarajevo Photography Festival in 2022.
Ahmet Sel (born in Türkiye 1956) explores the field of documentary and portrait photography. He lived in Paris between 1981 and 1990 where he worked for La Cinq TV channel. Between 1990 and 2000, he lived in Moscow where he was a correspondent and bureau chief for Sipa Press. 2005-2006, Sel has been the chief editor for Sipa Press in Paris. He is living in Türkiye since 2009. His photographs are published in major international newspapers and magazines including Le Monde, Stern, Paris-Match, VSD, Figaro Magazine, l’Express, The Walrus, Corriere della Serra, Sette, Noticias, to mention a few. Sel is a member of various international and national contest juries. Ahmet Sel’s photographs exhibited in many museums and galleries, and are part of private and public collections.He won the “Fujifilm Press Photo Award France” in the portrait category, in 2003, the Gold Award of National Magazine Awards Foundation (Canada) in the “Words & Pictures” category, in 2004 and he was awarded the 2021 TFSF (Turkish Federation of Photographic Art) award. Sel won the 1. Prize in the category Portrait at Sarajevo Photography Festival in 2022.
Mustafa SEVEN
Born in Sivas in 1974, Mustafa Seven started his career as a photojournalist at Sabah Newspaper Magazine Group in 1995 and continued his career in Hürriyet Magazine Group, Gazete Pazar, Milliyet and finally Aksam newspaper, where he was the photo editor. Afterwards, Seven focused her work on street photography, which he described as "witnessing life". He opened his first solo exhibition named “Tek” in 2013 and participated in many joint exhibitions and festivals. Mustafa Seven is also involved in educational activities. He organizes workshops on street photography and mobile photography and produces joint projects for universities, independent photography associations, various educational institutions and corporate brands. Seven, a member of the Turkish Photojournalists Association, the International Federation of Journalists, The Turkish Journalists' Union and the FOTON Association, continues to independently produce photographs, describe the street and document the period in which he lives, with projects he has done for local and global brands at home and abroad.
Born in Sivas in 1974, Mustafa Seven started his career as a photojournalist at Sabah Newspaper Magazine Group in 1995 and continued his career in Hürriyet Magazine Group, Gazete Pazar, Milliyet and finally Aksam newspaper, where he was the photo editor. Afterwards, Seven focused her work on street photography, which he described as "witnessing life". He opened his first solo exhibition named “Tek” in 2013 and participated in many joint exhibitions and festivals. Mustafa Seven is also involved in educational activities. He organizes workshops on street photography and mobile photography and produces joint projects for universities, independent photography associations, various educational institutions and corporate brands. Seven, a member of the Turkish Photojournalists Association, the International Federation of Journalists, The Turkish Journalists' Union and the FOTON Association, continues to independently produce photographs, describe the street and document the period in which he lives, with projects he has done for local and global brands at home and abroad.
Ismail ZAIDY
Born in 1997 in Morocco, Ismail Zaidy is a photographer whose work captures a blend of emotion, intimacy, and visual poetry. Based in his family home, he has turned its rooftop into “Studio Sa3ada” (Happiness Studio), a creative space where much of his art takes shape. Deeply inspired by family connections, his siblings often appear in his work, symbolizing themes of togetherness and identity. Zaidy’s photography is characterized by its striking use of pastel tones, rich textures, and layered compositions. Through concealed or revealed faces and carefully crafted imagery, he evokes powerful emotions while drawing viewers into a world that feels both personal and universal. With collaborations that include GQ and Vogue Arabia, Zaidy’s artistry extends into modern creative platforms like the NFT space, where he has worked with SuperRare and Foundation. His work continues to push boundaries, merging traditional storytelling with contemporary artistic approaches.
Born in 1997 in Morocco, Ismail Zaidy is a photographer whose work captures a blend of emotion, intimacy, and visual poetry. Based in his family home, he has turned its rooftop into “Studio Sa3ada” (Happiness Studio), a creative space where much of his art takes shape. Deeply inspired by family connections, his siblings often appear in his work, symbolizing themes of togetherness and identity. Zaidy’s photography is characterized by its striking use of pastel tones, rich textures, and layered compositions. Through concealed or revealed faces and carefully crafted imagery, he evokes powerful emotions while drawing viewers into a world that feels both personal and universal. With collaborations that include GQ and Vogue Arabia, Zaidy’s artistry extends into modern creative platforms like the NFT space, where he has worked with SuperRare and Foundation. His work continues to push boundaries, merging traditional storytelling with contemporary artistic approaches.
Laura EL-TANTAWY
Laura El-Tantawy is an award-winning British/Egyptian documentary photographer, bookmaker, and educator. Her work, inspired by her transatlantic background, explores themes of home, belonging, and the intersection of social and environmental issues. Known for her lyrical and personal approach, she often blends moving images, sound, and narrative into her projects. Laura began her career as a newspaper photographer in the U.S. before turning freelance in 2005 and starting her seminal work, In the Shadow of the Pyramids. She is the first Egyptian to win the prestigious W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund award for her long-term series I’ll Die For You. She was also a 2016 nominee for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, National Geographic, The New York Times, Le Monde, and Time. In 2020, she joined Canon’s global Ambassador Programme, representing the future of visual storytelling. Laura remains committed to producing socially engaged and thought-provoking work, collaborating with like-minded individuals and institutions to inspire change and creativity.
Laura El-Tantawy is an award-winning British/Egyptian documentary photographer, bookmaker, and educator. Her work, inspired by her transatlantic background, explores themes of home, belonging, and the intersection of social and environmental issues. Known for her lyrical and personal approach, she often blends moving images, sound, and narrative into her projects. Laura began her career as a newspaper photographer in the U.S. before turning freelance in 2005 and starting her seminal work, In the Shadow of the Pyramids. She is the first Egyptian to win the prestigious W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund award for her long-term series I’ll Die For You. She was also a 2016 nominee for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, National Geographic, The New York Times, Le Monde, and Time. In 2020, she joined Canon’s global Ambassador Programme, representing the future of visual storytelling. Laura remains committed to producing socially engaged and thought-provoking work, collaborating with like-minded individuals and institutions to inspire change and creativity.
Nadia SHIRA COHEN
Nadia Shira Cohen was born in Boston in 1977, with a great curiosity for the world and the unknown. Nadia’s creativity was first nurtured by her parents and in an alternative educative environment. At the age of 15 Nadia was diagnosed with cancer. At the same time, she took up photography and received her first camera. Documenting her physical transformation in self-portraits along with images of fellow sick friends helped to battle her way through the long two years of treatment. She continued to pursue her passion for photography at the University of Vermont, with a semester abroad at SACI in Florence, Italy. Her curious nature led her into photojournalism, working as a stringer in New York City for the associated press. With a desire to understand the underworld of the photojournalism industry, Nadia began working for Sipa Press before moving on to the world-renowned photo agency, vii, working with some of the world's most talented and compassionate photojournalists. In 2007 Nadia moved to Rome and feeling the need to return to her own work as a photographer she began to work freelance, mostly on self-initiated reportage, traveling the world and focusing her work on human rights, environmental issues as well as urban warfare and civil unrest. She is currently traveling the world by sailboat with her family, turning the camera both inward and outward.
Nadia Shira Cohen was born in Boston in 1977, with a great curiosity for the world and the unknown. Nadia’s creativity was first nurtured by her parents and in an alternative educative environment. At the age of 15 Nadia was diagnosed with cancer. At the same time, she took up photography and received her first camera. Documenting her physical transformation in self-portraits along with images of fellow sick friends helped to battle her way through the long two years of treatment. She continued to pursue her passion for photography at the University of Vermont, with a semester abroad at SACI in Florence, Italy. Her curious nature led her into photojournalism, working as a stringer in New York City for the associated press. With a desire to understand the underworld of the photojournalism industry, Nadia began working for Sipa Press before moving on to the world-renowned photo agency, vii, working with some of the world's most talented and compassionate photojournalists. In 2007 Nadia moved to Rome and feeling the need to return to her own work as a photographer she began to work freelance, mostly on self-initiated reportage, traveling the world and focusing her work on human rights, environmental issues as well as urban warfare and civil unrest. She is currently traveling the world by sailboat with her family, turning the camera both inward and outward.
Rewards
TMPA Grand & Category Prizes
$5 000Exhibiton will be held in Istanbul AKM.
Timeline
Europe/Istanbul
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30 January 2025 Submission start 30 June 2025 Submission deadline 25 July 2025 Winner announcement
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30 January 2025 Submission start 30 June 2025 Submission deadline 25 July 2025 Winner announcement
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