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Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2026

The Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA), part of the Siena Awards programme, is one of Europe's most prestigious international fine-art photography competitions. The 2026 cycle closed in January, with winners announced at the awards ceremony on 10 October in Siena. AI-generated photos are prohibited, and RAW files are required from final-round nominees - one of the more rigorously enforced authenticity regimes outside photojournalism.

AI bannedRAW for finalists
Deadline
January 9, 2026
Entry fee
Per-entry fees vary by category and number of submissions
Results
October 10, 2026
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Authenticity policy

AI policy

SIPA has a strict policy regarding Artificial Intelligence. AI-generated photos are not accepted. Only photographs captured and edited by humans are eligible.

RAW files

Participants who are listed in the final round are requested to submit the RAW/original camera files of their photographs for nomination.

Editing rules

SIPA's editing rule is darkroom-equivalent: post-processing to optimize an image is allowed but key composition elements cannot be added or removed. RAW files are mandatory for final-round nominees, and jurors retain discretion to reject any entry believed to be over-manipulated. This combination is one of the stricter authenticity regimes among international fine-art contests.

Verified on June 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2026 allow AI-generated images?
No. Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2026 does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.
Are RAW files required to enter Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2026?
Finalists may be asked to supply their RAW files for verification.
When is the Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2026 entry deadline?
Entries for Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2026 close on January 9, 2026.
How much does it cost to enter Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2026?
Per-entry fees vary by category and number of submissions
When are the Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2026 results announced?
Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2026 announces its results on October 10, 2026.

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