The Photography Category celebrates Indian women photographers who creatively capture the spirit of design, architecture, people, and spaces through their lens. This award recognizes the ability to tell powerful stories through images that reflect aesthetic vision, emotional depth, and technical excellence. Whether captured with a professional camera or a mobile device, each frame should express originality and perspective that inspires viewers.

PHOTOGRAPHY – AMATEUR (Mobile clicks are accepted)

• Themes
  • Reflections (Architecture)
  • My Idea of India

PHOTOGRAPHY – PROFESSIONAL (Only professional camera clicks are accepted)

• Themes
  • Architectural Abstracts
  • Light Travels
  • Life Around Water

Participation: Free of charge.

Application Mode: All entries must be submitted digitally through the official WADE Application Form.

Multiple Categories:

• • You may apply for more than one theme.
  • For each theme, a maximum of 3 entries are allowed.
  • For each theme, fill a separate Application Form.

• Number of Photograph: Choose the theme that best suits your work and submit one (1) photograph corresponding to that theme.

• Each entry file must include the following (clearly mentioned):
  • Title of the Photograph
  • Description of the Photograph (within 150 words)
  • Date, Place, and Camera/Mobile used
• Photo editing is not allowed, except for basic adjustments such as exposure, contrast, sharpness, saturation, white balance, and conversion to black & white.
• The original photograph must be available for exhibition during the event. Finalists should also bring the unedited version for verification, if requested by the jury.
• Refer to the sample photograph provided at the end of the page for clarity.
• Photographs that have already won a WADE Award cannot be resubmitted.

• To ensure unbiased evaluation:
  🚫 Do NOT mention your name or any identifiable detail on the entry files. Entries violating this anonymity rule will be disqualified immediately.

1. Fill out the THE WADE ASIA Application Form
2. Upload the following:
   • One (1) single entry file in PDF format – Include all required information and photograph to be submitted for the competition in a single file (maximum file size 6 MB).
   • Your Photograph: A clear, recent portrait photograph in JPG or PNG format (maximum file size 2 MB).
3. Upon successful submission, a USER ID will be sent to your registered email. Please save this USER ID for all future communication.

Before you begin filling out the Application form, prepare your entry file and your photograph as per the specified file size and format requirements. This will make the submission process quicker, smoother, and error-free.

• Selection and finalization of any category for the competition will be at the discretion of the organizers, based on the quantity and quality of submissions.
• Finalists will be required to attend the Final LIVE Jury Presentation Round in New Delhi. (Details and schedule will be communicated to all the finalists.)

📞 Contact: Ms. Deepshikha Ghosh – 9999612977
📧 Email: award@wadeasia.com