The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) competition has reached its 17th edition, and this year the most beautiful photos taken with the iPhone in 2024 were awarded. The competition ranged from abstract images to natural landscapes and portraits, with the 2024 selection emphasizing on the diversity and creativity of photographers around the world.
Established in 2007, the IPPAWARDS competition is one of the most prestigious mobile photography competitions in the world, dedicated exclusively to device users Apple. Each year, thousands of entrants enter their work to compete in various categories such as abstract, animals, architecture, cityscape, lifestyle, nature, people, portrait, and more. The winning images are a clear testament to the power of the iPhone as a creative tool, proving that modern technology combined with artistic vision can produce photos of exceptional quality.
It is surprising that in this year's list of winners there are also photos taken with older iPhone models, such as iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone 7 or even iPhone 6S, alongside the newest models iPhone 15.
Brooke Wilen – United States
1st Place – People
Oompa Loompa
Shot on iPhone 6S
Bates Motel, Silver Lake, Los Angeles
The image on the 1st place in the list of the most beautiful photos taken with the iPhone, presents a boy at an aquarium. A photo taken in black and white using a iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Erin Brooks – United States
Grand Prize Winner
Boy Meets Shark
Shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max
The 1st place in the category "The best photographer of the year 2024" is won by a photo taken with the iPhone 11 Pro Max in which there are a group of lifeguards swimming in a pool at a training center. The fact that this top spot is occupied by an older iPhone model shows once again that in addition to the advanced capabilities of the iPhone camera, the creativity and artistic vision of the photographer is very important.
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Glen Wilbert – United States
1st Place
Photographer of the Year
Lifeguard Camp
Shot on iPhone 11 Pro Max
IPPAWARDS is not only a photography contest, but also a platform that promotes the art of mobile photography and encourages iPhone users to explore new ways to express their creativity. Open to all iPhone and iPad users worldwide, the competition brings together a global community of artists, each with their own unique perspective.
In addition to the prestige of being selected as a winner, participants compete for significant prizes, including devices Apple, which can serve as tools for future creations. However, we must mention that there is a fee to enter the competition for the most beautiful photos taken with the iPhone, a detail that may influence the decision of some amateur photographers to participate.