Whether the purists like it or not, smart-phone photography has now become a part of our daily lives. Built-in camera and sensor technology has advanced to such an extent that some war photographers and street photographers prefer using them due to their small size, and the fact that big digital cameras can be intimidating to subjects.

Perhaps the most commonly used device is the iPhone. As a matter of fact, its success has been so great that a special competition exists that is dedicated to exclusively to iPhoneography.

The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) has now completed its 10th year, announcing the winners, and at the same time calling for entries for its 2018 competition.

With deadline for entries being in March 2018, that would give you all plenty of time to go out shooting for the competition, or submitting an old favourite photo.

According to the competition requirements, anyone using an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch can join. Photos should not be published previously anywhere, however, posts on personal accounts (Facebook, Instagram etc.) are eligible.

Though it is forbidden to alter any images with image processing software like Photoshop, IOS Apps are permissible.

iPhone add-on lenses can be used. In some cases the judges may ask for the original image, in order to verify that it’s taken with an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. The photos that can not be verified will be disqualified.

So in order to get you inspired, here are the winners of the 2017 competition. For more information and to enter the competition, visit https://www.ippawards.com/the-competition/