Featured Image Above: Escape by Mohamad Jalilzadeh, Iran ZIPA 2025 announces winners from over 30 countries, featuring 1,500+ submissions judged by an international jury. Exhibition and publication to follow. December 27, 2025 Zyne International Photography Awards (ZIPA) 2025 has successfully concluded its inaugural edition, witnessing participation from more than 350 photographers across over 30 countries worldwide,Continue reading “ZIPA 2025 Marks a Landmark Global Debut”
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Editor’s Letter: Before You Press Submit — Again
After nearly a decade of holding back, I finally began submitting my work again — and learned more from rejections than recognitions.
In this letter, I share what those experiences taught me — about choosing contests wisely, preparing submissions with purpose, and finding quiet courage when results don’t go your way.
Creative Genes 