Détails pour soumettre vos images, règles et catégories en français : Français PDF
Ensure that your image meets the rule requirements for that category
WPC Categories
Images that become part of the Best of the Best internationally MUST set the highest standard and demonstrate a strong photographic foundation supported by post production enhancement opportunities. Images, to become part of the Top Ten in each category must be of unsurpassed quality in ALL aspects of original capture, retouching and creative enhancement (where allowed), technical and artistic excellence.
The WPC is a PHOTOGRAPHIC competition, all elements used in images or composited images must be made by the submitting photographer. All images/image elements must be created by the submitting photographer. The use of stock images or image elements created using AI/CGI are not permitted. Image Editing Tools that are based on machine learning to retouch or modify images are allowed, when using elements created by the same photographer. No modification or use of third party images not captured by the submitting photographer is allowed.
The WPC International Validation committee will review images before judging begins. The WPC International committee may at any time (before, during and after the competition) request original files (RAW or JPG that include original Camera EXIF data) and an explanation of the circumstances under which the image(s) were made. ALL Top 10 and Best of Nation images will be require to submit files to confirm eligibility. WPC Team Canada requires RAW file(s) for all images that move on to Round 2 of curation.
Images created under the direction of an instructor, photography coach or at a photographic workshop are not allowed.
Scoring will be based on two criteria, each of the 2 criteria will contribute a maximum of 50% of the total score:
Impact / Visual Language
Technical Excellence / Composition
World Photographic Cup Rules
Visit the International World Photographic Cup website to read each category’s rules for a full understanding and to ensure your image complies. Highlights are noted below. ALL images will require supporting original file(s) (RAW/jpg). Do not submit until you locate your original files.
World Photographic Cup Galleries
For an understanding of what the world judges find impactful visit the International World Photographic Cup website to see past year’s category images. Below are a sample of Canada’s entries.
Commercial
Read the official International World Photographic Cup Rules
Key Notes: All elements must be created by photographer.
No AI, CGI or stock elements allowed.
Original supporting (RAW) images are required.
Illustration/Digital Art
Read the official International World Photographic Cup Rules
Key Notes: All elements must be created by the photographer.
No AI, CGI or stock elements allowed.
Original supporting (RAW) images of all elements are required.
Nature - Landscape
Read the official International World Photographic Cup Rules
Key Notes: NO RETOUCHING.
You may not add, delete, liquify or move elements.
Composite images are only allowed through photo stitching, focus stacking and multiple exposure shot at the same time and in the same place.
Original supporting (RAW) images are required.
Nature - Wildlife
Read the official International World Photographic Cup Rules
Key Notes: NO RETOUCHING.
You may not add, delete, liquify or move elements.
Images made in a controlled environment (e.g. a zoo) or using “baiting techniques” are not allowed.
The rarity of the animal will not override the fact that Impact/Vision are key elements.
Original supporting (RAW) images are required.
Illustrative Portrait
Read the official International World Photographic Cup Rules
Key Notes: All contributing elements must be made by the submitting photographer.
No AI, CGI or stock elements allowed.
Original supporting (RAW) images are required.
Natural Portrait
Read the official International World Photographic Cup Rules
Key Notes: Limited retouching or props allowed if they do not transform the natural appearance.
No AI, CGI or stock elements allowed.
Original supporting (RAW) images are required.
Reportage/Photojournalism
Read the official International World Photographic Cup Rules
Key Notes: NO RETOUCHING
Original supporting (RAW) images are required.
Sports
Read the official International World Photographic Cup Rules
Key Notes: NO RETOUCHING
Staged images are not allowed.
Original supporting (RAW) images are required.
Wedding Open
Read the official International World Photographic Cup Rules
Key Notes: Images must be photographed in connection with an actual wedding event.
All elements used must be created by the submitting photographer.
No AI, CGI or stock elements allowed.
Original supporting (RAW) images are required.
Wedding Reportage/Photojournalism (Documentary)
Read the official International World Photographic Cup Rules
Key Notes: NO RETOUCHING
Images must be captured at an actual wedding without posing, prompting, or intervention of any kind from the photographer.
Original supporting (RAW) images are required.