InDPC Transforming Women Documentary Award 2026

We celebrate the visionaries of women photography. This Award is dedicated to them who bridge the gap between observer and observed - shedding light on social issues, struggle of our environment or raising voice against oppression.

Are your stories going unheard?

You’ve spent years crafting your perspective, documenting rituals, struggles, beauty, and harsh truths around you. Yet, your images remain unseen, and your stories untold. Your work deserves more than silent hard drives. It deserves a platform that recognises and rewards your vision

The world needs stories

We are looking for visual storytellers who don’t follow trends but dare to share their truth with the world.

Win Cash Prizes

Winner

₹25,000

first runner up

₹15,000

second runner up

₹10,000

Special mention 1

₹5000

Special mention 2

₹5000

Best selections will be showcased on digital platforms

Exclusive online portfolio review with our jury

E-certificates for all successful candidates

Special mentions may receive publication consideration

Best Entries will be exhibited in Photo Workshop Gallery, RSA

Who can Apply?

This competition is open to all mid-ranged and experienced women documentary photographers.

You must be over 18 years old

Participants with any nationality can apply for this Award.

What are we looking for?

Reveal the Poetry and Drama in everyday life

Show courage in telling hard Truths

Document the rituals, struggles, and beauty of the world

Share unpublished meaningful stories

Entry Requirements

10 to 15 images at 72 dpi (JPGs - sRGB/ RGB) from an unpublished and thematically cohesive body of work.

2500 pixels on the longest side.

Please name your images as follow: Name-Surname-imageNumber.jpg

Example: Eugene-Smith-01.Jpg, Eugene-Smith-02.Jpg ...

One Project statement within 500 words mentioning your personal connection with the project.

One Artist Bio (optional)

One Curriculum Vitae (Optional)

Entry fees

~ Upto 10 images ₹1000
~ For each additional image ₹200

Submit Your Details

InDPC Documentary Award Subscription Form

Your story deserves to be seen, felt and remembered.

Know Your Jury

Lekgetho Makola

COO, Market Theatre Foundation, RSA

Prashant Panjiar

Independent Photojournalist, Curator, India

Bandile Gumbi

Director, Market Photo Workshop, RSA

Why Enter?

Get recognised and rewarded for your work

Showcase your stories to a global audience

Gain critical exposure and portfolio review opportunities

Join an exponentially growing community

Retain full copyright of your work

FAQs - Your Common Questions

Who can enter?

Any Mid-ranged and experienced woman photographer who is above 18 years old can participate.

Yes. you can submit more than one project. Every new entry needs to submit with a new entry fee.

Yes, the artist retains full copyright. InDPC may use images to promote the award with credit.

 YES.  We require unpublished body of work which is not showcased in any publication platform including social media platforms.

Name of the winners, best selections publication dates will be announced in our social media platforms. 

NO, submitting any kind of AI generated/digitally altered (adding/removing subject) image is strictly prohibited.

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