The best street photography from around the world

After the success of the International Street Photography Awards in 2011 and 2012, we are pleased to announce that the Awards will return for a third year running in 2013. The format will be similar to the previous two years, but the Awards are now organised by the exciting new home of photography, FOTOURA!

To celebrate, we are making this year's Awards bigger than ever, with a stronger international focus. All shortlisted photographers will have their work promoted internationally via press outlets, the Fotoura website, iPhone & iPad apps and the latest social media platforms. Once again, there will be first, second and third prize winners and 10 runners-up. Could 2013 be your lucky year?

The 2013 International Street Photography Awards (ISPAs) include Open and Student categories, and are open to photographers from around the globe. Work from the winners and a selection of the best entries to the 2013 competition will be shown in an exhibition in central London in Spring 2013. To see the winners from the last two years, see the 2012 International Street Photography Awards finalists and the 2011 International Street Photography Awards finalists.

There are a few changes to this year's contest. Firstly, entries must be submitted around the 2013 theme: HOMETOWN (see below for more information). Secondly, photographers will have even more opportunities for fame and glory beyond the main prizes if they choose to have their work featured in the Fotoura App. The app will allow the public to vote for their favourite images, and the most popular entry from each country will be showcased online and at the Awards exhibition in London.

£30 BLURB.CO.UK PHOTO BOOK VOUCHER INCLUDED WITH ENTRY!

PUBLIC VOTE SUBMISSIONS (See them all) – These are not the main category submissions!

THE THEME: Hometown

Photographers are asked to keep to the same parameters of the previous Street Photography Awards - in other words, they must comply with our definition of Street Photography -  and they must also enter only photographs taken in the place they live or have lived - wherever that may be.

Read more about the HOMETOWN theme, and find some inspiration here.

1st PRIZE

• £2000 cash
• Your work headlining at the Awards exhibition in London
• Samsung Galaxy WiFi Camera
• An exhibition catalogue featuring images from the 2013 International Street Photography Awards
• £100 book voucher to print your own photo-book

2nd PRIZE

• £500 cash
• Your work shown at the exhibition in London
• An exhibition catalogue featuring images from the 2013 International Street Photography Awards
• £100 voucher to print your own photo-book

3rd PRIZE

• £250 cash
• Your work shown at the exhibition in London
• An exhibition catalogue featuring images from the 2013 International Street Photography Awards
• £100 voucher to print your own photo-book

10 FINALISTS

• Selected images shown at the exhibition in London
• An exhibition catalogue featuring images from the 2013 International Street Photography Awards
• A Crumpler camera bag
• A Thames & Hudson photo-book

1: Sign-up to Fotoura

First, you will need to create an account with Fotoura or sign in if you already have an account. It's completely FREE.

2: Choose your category

Work out which category you can to enter (OPEN or STUDENT) and whether you would like to receive feedback on your entry. Feedback costs £10 extra and will be completed by one of the competition judges.

3: Pay the Entry Fee

Entry costs £ 30 / £ 15 for students. Discounted entry is available at £15 / £7.50 for photographers from specific countries. Please visit the Awards entry page for more information and to pay your fee. Payment is through Paypal in order to pay the entry fee securely. You may either use your Paypal account if you have one, or enter your credit card details as a guest. You do not have a Paypal account to enter.

4: Create your Fotoura profile

This profile gives you the opportunity to promote your photography work - through web links - or your social media links such as Flickr, Twitter or Facebook. Your profile includes your location which will be used when you enter a photo for the public vote. You will need to be signed in before you can add your Fotoura profile

5: Upload your Images.

Visit the ISPAs entrant page to start the process. You may upload between 5 and 8 images. You do not need to upload them all in one go - you may return to your submission and edit it as many times as you like before the final deadline. The photos you upload will be automatically submitted on the deadline.

Follow the entry advice below to avoid problems with your uploads. You will need to provide a location along with your image set.

If you wish, you may provide a description of your entry (max: 300 words).

6: Enter a photo to the public vote

As part of your entry you may enter 1 photo to the public vote. This photo will be included in the Fotoura App allowing people all over the world to see your photo in their iPhone. Voting for the public vote will start on the 1st until the 28th February.

See the entries so far in the iPhone App or on the ISPA public vote page.

MORE DETAIL ABOUT ENTERING THE AWARDS

To enter this years Awards you will need to submit 5-8 photos of your choice via our online form. To get access to this form you will first need to sign-up and then pay the Awards entry fee.

Your Blurb voucher is redeemable by visiting Blurb.co.uk's special page for Fotoura Awards entrants. Once you have paid to enter the Awards, your Blurb voucher will appear in your Account page.

Before you continue, please make sure you have read all the Awards entry guidelines.

Once you have paid for entry, you will immediately gain access to the Awards online entry submission form, and can begin uploading your photos. If you don't have time to complete your entry now, or you want to get a bit more shooting in before you finalise your entry, don't worry - you'll be able to view & edit your Awards submission all the way up to the 12th February deadline. (A late penalty fee has been introduced allowing entry up until the 17th Feb)

In addition to your Awards entry, you can choose to opt for an entry review. The standard price of this type of review on Fotoura is £25. When purchased along with entry to the Awards the price is £10. This offer is valid at the time of entry only.

OPEN CATEGORY - ENTER THE ISPAs 2013

The Open category is the main Awards category. Entry is £30.

As an entrant to the Open category, you will receive:

• The chance to win the International Street Photography Award 2013 1st prize, 2nd prize, 3rd prize or one of 10 finalist prizes
• Inclusion of your main image in the Fotoura App, alongside your profile (if you choose to include it)
• A chance to win the popular vote in your country
• A £30 Blurb voucher*
• 60% Discount on an entry review

STUDENT CATEGORY - ENTER THE ISPA'S 2013

The Student category is open to people who are currently enrolled in an educational institution and are aged 25 or under at the time of entry. Entry is £15.

Every entrant to the Student category will receive:

• The chance to win the International Street Photography Student Award 2013 prize
• Inclusion of your main image in the Fotoura App, along with your profile
• A £30 Blurb voucher*
• 60% Discount on an entry review

12th Dec 2012 - 12th Feb 2013: Competition Open

During this time, entrants may submit photos and edit their entries through the Fotoura site.

13th Feb 2013 - 17th Feb 2013: Late Entry - Penalty Fee

During this time, entrants who have paid the late entry fee may submit photos and edit their entries through the Fotoura site. There will be no further extension period.

1st Feb 2013 - 28th Feb 2013: Public voting open for country winners

If you choose to include one of your images in the Fotoura App, you will also be eligible to win a public vote to become an individual country winner for your particular country. All entries will be viewable on the Fotoura App, with voting taking place on the Fotoura website. The person with the most votes in each country, as of 11pm on the 28th February 2013, will be the country winner for that country. Make sure you check back to vote on your favourite photographers from each country.

13th Feb 2013 - 11th March 2013: Judging of all submissions

12th March 2013: Winners of all categories announced.

April 2013: Winners exhibition, London, UK