The Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards [KLPA] is an annual global portrait photography competition initiated in 2009 by Steven V-L Lee, a Malaysian photographer.
One of the most popular photography genres is travel photography, and as rewarding as seeing far-flung places, exotic lands, and tasting new cuisines can be, the people you meet are often the most memorable part of any journey, near or far. For our 18th edition, KLPA seeks portraits taken during your recent travels. Simple as it may sound, creating enigmatic and engaging portraits of strangers requires more than chance encounters, good fortune and quick snapshots.
An acknowledged nod or smile can lead to a friendly conversation, offering new insights and opportunities to gain trust, make new friends, and capture memorable photographic moments. New perspectives allow you to see the world and its people within it in a whole new light.
We are looking for portraits that speak to the viewer on many levels, open conversations, and present an element of intrigue and uniqueness. Portraits may be posed or spontaneous, and can be photographed indoors or outdoors in any of the typical photography genres. Portraits that connect the viewer and the subject at a deeper level. Quite often, the photographer’s approach and methodology are more evident than the camera and lens used. Suitable captions also assist the jurors in placing meaning and context to your portraits.
This year’s theme is “A Stranger’s Face : Travel Portraits”.
” We are looking for portraits that speak to the viewer on many levels, open conversations, and present an element of intrigue and uniqueness. Portraits may be posed or spontaneous, and can be photographed indoors or outdoors in any of the typical photography genres.
AI-generated digital images are not permissible in any submission, whether in whole or in part.
Awards:-
• 1st Prize – €2,000
• 2nd Prize – €1,000
• 3rd Prize – €500
Deadline:- 31-03-2026
Entry fees:-
• 1 image: €15
• 2 images: €30
• 3-6 images: €45
• 7-10 images: €65
