Incredible Winners of the 2025 iPhone Photography Awards

My Modern Met, August 15, 2025

For its 18th year, the iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) continues to prove the power of mobile photography. The 2025 IPPAWARDS winners were selected from more than 140 photographers who submitted thousands of their best iPhone captures. In the end, American photographer Jarod Peraza was named Photographer of the Year for his poetic image taken in Colombia.

The photograph, shot on an iPhone 16 Pro Max, captures the silhouette of an older gentleman on the streets of Villa de Leyva in Colombia. This solitary figure, illuminated by the yellow glow of a single streetlamp, seems to be holding up what is likely his own phone. Cinematic in its quality, the photograph keeps us guessing about what will happen next.

Brazilian photographer Thiago Bernardes de Souza sets a decidedly different mood with a delightful photo of his canine companions, which earned him the runner-up position. Taken while traveling through Brasília, it captures the joy his animals feel while on the road. The expression of the pups, combined with the beautiful sky in the background, makes this a perfect spontaneous iPhone photo.

These standout images are accompanied by 14 category winners and 522 honorable mentions that showcase the wide spectrum of iPhone photography. From abstract looks at architecture to stunning black and white images of whales, the winners certainly inspire all of us to take out our phones and start capturing the world around us.

Photographer of the Year — Jarod Peraza

"Viajero Nocturno" — United States. Shot on iPhone 16 Pro Max.

First Runner-Up — Carol Addassi

"Passage" — United States.

Second Runner-Up — Thiago Bernardes de Souza

"Moto Cães" — Brazil.

Third Runner-Up — Martha Nance

"Foggy morning on the Corrotoman" — United States.

Abstract — Winner

"Liminal" — Sunny Cheng, United States

Animals — Winner

"Close Encounter" — Jayne Parker, New Zealand

Architecture — 2nd Place

"The Sun Tower" — 少贤 伯, China

Children — Winner

"When the chestnut trees bloom" — Julia Zyrina, The Netherlands

Cityscape — Winner

"The Timeless Tyne Bridge" — Adrian Beasley, United Kingdom

Landscape — Winner

"Lübeck Amazonas" — Jens Petersen, Germany

Lifestyle — Winner

"Who lost the elephant balloon?" — 奇元 黃, Taiwan

Nature — Winner

"Winter Bamboos" — Mark Sarmiento, Australia

Other — Winner

"Winter Lines" — André Skagervik, Sweden

People — Winner

"Vibrant Colours of The Neighbourhood" — Karolina Zielony, United Kingdom

Portrait — Winner

"I Am The King" — Valeria Cammareri, Italy

Series — Winner

"Puzzle" — Dominic Dähncke, Spain

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