{"id":352082,"date":"2025-08-17T16:50:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T16:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/352082\/"},"modified":"2025-08-17T16:50:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T16:50:27","slug":"can-you-believe-that-these-award-winning-images-were-shot-with-an-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/352082\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you believe that these award-winning images were shot with an iPhone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"9e3dd410-36d9-4173-990f-549958feb292\">The results of the 18th annual iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAwards) are here to remind us just how powerful today&#8217;s <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/buying-guides\/best-camera-phone\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/buying-guides\/best-camera-phone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">camera phones<\/a> have become. These award-winning shots weren&#8217;t captured with high-end DSLRs or mirrorless cameras \u2013 they were all shot on the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/buying-guides\/best-iphone-for-photography\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/buying-guides\/best-iphone-for-photography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best iPhones for photography<\/a>. And they&#8217;re nothing short of stunning.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s Grand Prize and title of Photographer of the Year went to Jarod Peraza for Viajero Nocturno \u2013 a moody, moonlit scene from Villa de Leyva, Colombia. First Place in the Photographer of the Year Category was awarded to Carol Addassi for Passage \u2013 a black-and-white shot captured beneath the arches of Central Park in New York City.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"9e3dd410-36d9-4173-990f-549958feb292-2\">In total, the 2025 IPPAwards honored winners across 14 categories \u2013 from Abstract to Portrait, Nature to Series \u2013 with over 500 Honorable Mentions. Let&#8217;s dive into some of the standout winners \u2013 and if you&#8217;re curious to explore all awarded images, head over to the official <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ippawards.com\/?v=7885444af42e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.ippawards.com\/?v=7885444af42e\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\">IPPAwards website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You may like<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-d60ce66c-2b87-477c-a59e-397aa1b28192\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/>Grand Prize Winner: Photographer of the Year<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:133.35%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/LJoQK9ahoBJyXxenNfM3MG.jpg\" alt=\"A person in a hat takes a photo in front of a softly lit white wall, illuminated by a vintage street lamp at night\" class=\"expandable\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/LJoQK9ahoBJyXxenNfM3MG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/LJoQK9ahoBJyXxenNfM3MG.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Jarod Peraza \/ IPPAWARDS)<\/p>\n<p id=\"0699651f-6b16-49bb-844b-b754495b3efb\">Jarod Peraza, United States<br \/>Viajero Nocturno, Columbia <br \/>Shot on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/reviews\/apple-iphone-16-pro-max-review\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/reviews\/apple-iphone-16-pro-max-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iPhone 16 Pro Max <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-e33469b3-7816-496d-a98b-9b9d48961ebd\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/>Photographer of the Year: First place <\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:133.35%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B745rtMdqWiZTcVk8FtRAF.jpg\" alt=\"A dimly lit bridge surrounded by bare trees and skyscrapers, creating a mysterious urban atmosphere at night\" class=\"expandable\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B745rtMdqWiZTcVk8FtRAF.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/B745rtMdqWiZTcVk8FtRAF.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Carol Addassi \/ IPPAWARDS)<\/p>\n<p id=\"33e0bb2c-7ab5-4260-8232-16c4ec84a741\">Carol Addassi, United States <br \/>Passage, Central Park in Manhattan, New York City<br \/>Shot on<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/reviews\/iphone-xs-camera-review\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/reviews\/iphone-xs-camera-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> iPhone XS <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-327ba69d-c162-4948-accd-93ab0e919e42\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/>First place \u2013 Category: People<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:133.35%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EzSM7KpuKrhwzAfGrp2bDF.jpg\" alt=\"An elderly man in a hat sits in a folding chair, gazing at vibrant, multi-colored buildings in a cobblestone street\" class=\"expandable\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EzSM7KpuKrhwzAfGrp2bDF.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EzSM7KpuKrhwzAfGrp2bDF.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Karolina Zielony \/ IPPAWARDS)<\/p>\n<p id=\"384a7e9e-2e0d-402a-a968-ab964982a72a\">Karolina Zielony, United Kingdom <br \/>Vibrant Colours of The Neighbourhood, La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina<br \/>Shot on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/reviews\/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-review\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/reviews\/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iPhone 14 Pro Max<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-df19a025-8bec-4063-8ae0-b8dc003d8fdc\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/>First place \u2013 Category: Animals<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:75.02%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/v8becxUEr86YFGg5GzDqAF.jpg\" alt=\"A majestic humpback whale swimming gracefully in deep water, captured in striking black and white\" class=\"expandable\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/v8becxUEr86YFGg5GzDqAF.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/v8becxUEr86YFGg5GzDqAF.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Jayne Parker \/ IPPAWARDS)<\/p>\n<p id=\"7752a6a9-8769-4455-8a50-94cec56ba2bf\">Jayne Parker, New Zealand<br \/>Close Encounter, Vava&#8217;u Island group of Tonga<br \/>Shot on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/reviews\/iphone-15-pro-review\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/reviews\/iphone-15-pro-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iPhone 15 Pro<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-ae50015c-f953-4945-b3a4-4026d537069b\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/>First place &#8211; Category: Cityscape<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:140.73%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dgBzdD7eA5SzBxren37i7F.jpg\" alt=\"A black-and-white street scene showcasing the Tyne Bridge above, flanked by historic buildings and scattered pedestrians\" class=\"expandable\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dgBzdD7eA5SzBxren37i7F.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dgBzdD7eA5SzBxren37i7F.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Adrian Beasley \/ IPPAWARDS)<\/p>\n<p id=\"3130db19-2e3b-45e3-992d-f37db972220c\">Adrian Beasley, United Kingdom<br \/>The Timeless Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne <br \/>Shot on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/reviews\/apple-iphone-13-pro-review\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/reviews\/apple-iphone-13-pro-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iPhone 13 Pro<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-you-might-like\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/>You might like&#8230;<\/p>\n<p id=\"e4d4675e-d4dd-497b-91c4-544171c46db7\">Browse the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/buying-guides\/best-add-on-lenses-for-iphone-and-android-phones\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/buying-guides\/best-add-on-lenses-for-iphone-and-android-phones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best lenses for iPhones<\/a> to change up your phone&#8217;s perspective. Looking for competitions to enter? Here are <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/photography\/awards-and-competitions\/your-shots-deserve-the-spotlight-10-global-photo-contests-now-open-from-august-to-january-most-are-free-and-open-to-all\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/photography\/awards-and-competitions\/your-shots-deserve-the-spotlight-10-global-photo-contests-now-open-from-august-to-january-most-are-free-and-open-to-all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 global photo contests now open from August to January<\/a>. To stay inspired, browse the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/photography\/awards-and-competitions\/these-are-the-best-photography-awards-to-enter-in-2025-ranked-by-deadline\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/photography\/awards-and-competitions\/these-are-the-best-photography-awards-to-enter-in-2025-ranked-by-deadline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best photography awards and contests<\/a> for more inspiration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The results of the 18th annual iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAwards) are here to remind us just how powerful&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":352083,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3939],"tags":[4021,4020,4022,77,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-352082","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-arts","9":"tag-arts-and-design","10":"tag-design","11":"tag-entertainment","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115045140149386985","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/352082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=352082"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/352082\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/352083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=352082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=352082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=352082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}