1 403 Forbidden FAQs – Pictures of the Year Asia
  • You do not need to name your files in any specific way.

  • A single image may be entered as an individual entry and part of a story and part of a portfolio.

  • A picture story may be entered as a picture story and as part of a larger project and as part of a portfolio.

  • Portraits may be included as part of a picture story, project or portfolio.

  • Team entries are not allowed.

  • All images must be taken in Asia.

  • Unless otherwise stated, all photographs must be documentary in nature and adhere to journalistic principles.

  • The photos do not need to be published.

  • Anyone can participate, however most participants are professional photographers.

  • All photographs entered must have been taken or published for the first time between 1 January and 31 December, 2022.

  • First-time publication is defined as being published by a media organization in print or online. Personal web sites or social media accounts do not qualify.

  • Photographs must include caption information. You will be able to verify that the information is correct after uploading your images.

  • Each photographer must fill out an individual registration form.

  • The deadline for uploading your work is 20th February 2023.

  • The judges will be nominated by the Founding Advisors of POY ASIA.

  • Please join us for live discussions through @poyasia Facebook page as we review the entries.

  • The judges will meet virtually, and each will make a pre-selection on his or her own. These final projects and images will be selected by the judges which will be broadcast live.

  • Submissions to POY Asia is via Picter.com.

  • Submissions to POY Asia is free.

  • Submissions will be eligible for inclusion in exhibits, related programs and become part of the POYi archives, a growing comprehensive library of images that spans more than 80 years.