| Finish | 31 October 2007 |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedThis Month’s Theme: Kindred Spirits
Anyone can participate. Regardless of whether you are a professional or an amateur, a digital shooter or a film lover, an outdoor enthusiastic or a studio photographer, you can enter the contest. You can submit one photo per day, regardless of which category you place it in. You can only submit a given photo once – into one category – per any given contest month.
September photo contest winners will be posted by Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
Images will be judged on overall photographic and artistic quality. Best of all, this contest is FREE! There are absolutely no entry fees… so enter today!
Need another incentive? We have very cool prizes too!
The Grand Prize winner gets a Deluxe BetterPholio™.
First Place winners receive a Tamrac Sling Pack.
Second Place winners receive a Premium BetterPholio™
Terms & Conditions
Learn the rules of the contest. It might just help you win.
Enter to win!
Submit one photo per day and get as many of your best images into the contest.
Frequently asked questions — Free photography contests
Who can enter free photography contests?
Most free contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of experience level or equipment. Many explicitly encourage students, hobbyists, and emerging creators—always verify age requirements or thematic restrictions on the official contest page.
Are free photography contests really free?
Yes—entry is $0 across the board. Some contests offer optional paid perks like expedited feedback or printed certificates, but submission, judging, and basic participation remain completely free. Fee status is confirmed in the Quick Facts section on each PhotoCompete listing.
What prizes do free photography contests offer?
Prizes vary widely: cash awards range $100–$5,000, while non-monetary rewards include online features, publication credits, mentorship sessions, exhibition inclusion, or gear donations. Even without cash, free contests offer valuable exposure and portfolio-building opportunities.
How do I choose which free contest to enter?
Prioritize contests whose theme or mission aligns with your work. Review past winners to gauge style preferences, confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), and read rights clauses carefully—even free contests may request usage rights for promotional purposes.