Does International Landscape Photographer of the Year (12th, 2025) allow AI-generated images?

No. International Landscape Photographer of the Year (12th, 2025) does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.

How much does it cost to enter International Landscape Photographer of the Year (12th, 2025)?

US$25 per image; every fifth entry free if entered before 1 September

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International Landscape Photographer of the Year (12th, 2025)

Run from Australia, ILPOTY is the most search-relevant standalone landscape photography competition. The 12th edition closed in October 2025; the next cycle is expected to open later in 2026. The AI ban is unusually precise: AI-generated images are not permitted, and AI-generated components within composite images are also not permitted — closing the loophole used by photographers who AI-generate a sky and composite it onto a real landscape. US$25 per image, with every fifth entry free if entered before 1 September. The 2026 edition's policy is expected to follow the 2025 framing.

AI banned

Deadline: October 14, 2025
Entry fee: US$25 per image; every fifth entry free if entered before 1 September

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AI policy

AI-generated images are not permitted in the competition. No AI-generated images are allowed and AI-generated images (and for composite images, AI-generated image components) are not permitted.
Source: https://www.internationallandscapephotographer.com/index.php/awards/rulesall

RAW files

Not specified

Editing rules

The ban extends explicitly to AI-generated components within composite images — a precise framing that closes the 'most of the image is real' loophole. Entries must have been photographed on or after 1 January 2020.

Verified on June 8, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does International Landscape Photographer of the Year (12th, 2025) allow AI-generated images?: No. International Landscape Photographer of the Year (12th, 2025) does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.
When is the International Landscape Photographer of the Year (12th, 2025) entry deadline?: Entries for International Landscape Photographer of the Year (12th, 2025) close on October 14, 2025.
How much does it cost to enter International Landscape Photographer of the Year (12th, 2025)?: US$25 per image; every fifth entry free if entered before 1 September

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