| Copyright | You authorize Leica Camera AG to use these photos in connection with the “Leica Oskar Barnack Award” competition free of charge for a press release and to publish it (them) on television, on the internet, etc. You give Leica Camera AG the right to project your pictures free of charge at the award presentation. You give Leica Camera AG the right to exhibit your award-winning pictures free of charge with reference to the competition and will provide the exhibition prints. |
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| Eligibility | Professional photographers only |
| Finish | 31 January 2008 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedThe highly esteemed and coveted international award for high quality reportage photography has been presented since 1979, the year marking the 100th year anniversary of the birth of Oskar Barnack. The prize is awarded by Leica Camera AG in cooperation with the organization committee of Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie, Arles (France) and is presented in the sum of 5,000 Euro or a Leica system of the same value.
The international photography competition for professional photographers takes place annually.
To take part, participants must send in a photo portfolio with up to 12 photographs, which show, with an unerring talent for observation and perception, the relationship of man to his environment in the most vivid manner.
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Participants should send in either duplicates of 35mm slides or enlargements. The latter should be from a minimum size of 18 x 24 cm to a maximum of 20 x 30 cm. Current series and long-term projects are eligible for entry so long as they include at least some individual pictures taken in the current year.
Entries should be sent to :
Leica Camera AG / “Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2008”
Oskar-Barnack-Straße 11 / D-35606 Solms / Germany
Official web site: www.leica-camera.co.uk/culture/oskar_barnack_award/
Download an application form in PDF.
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Frequently asked questions — International photography contests
Who can enter international photography contests?
Most international contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of nationality or experience level. Always verify eligibility on the official contest page—some restrict by age (18+), amateur/professional status, or thematic focus.
Are international photography contests free to enter?
Some are free; many charge $10–$50 per image, with early-bird discounts often available. Entry fees and deadline tiers are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do international photography contests offer?
Prizes range from cash awards ($500–$25,000) to gallery exhibitions, publication features, professional gear, and artist residencies. Prestigious awards like the Sony World Photography Awards or IPA carry significant industry recognition.
How do I choose which international contest to enter?
Align your strongest work with the contest theme and review past winners to gauge aesthetic preferences. Confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), check rights clauses carefully, and prioritize contests whose mission matches your artistic goals.