| Copyright | Upon submission of your image to the competition you will retain all exclusive rights to your image, but submission grants all judges and sponsors permission to publish your image(s) on their blogs and/or websites with respect to the competition only. We will not sell or redistribute your image for any other purpose than to further promote the Flare National Photography Competition. In the event that possible publication is offered to our winners, usage terms will be negotiated between the publisher and the artist." |
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| Eligibility | Anyone |
| Finish | 24 May 2009 |
| Entry fee | There is a fee |
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Finished
The competition will center on capturing light with a dramatic quality.
Prizes:
The Judges’ Top Four will receive…
Choice of a wristlet, neck strap, or lens cozy from MyFunkyCamera
$75 gift certificate to Lensbaby
$75 gift certificate to Michelle Black’s Resources
$50 AsukaBucks
$25 Gift Certificate to BluDomain
Chance to exhibit your piece at Michelle Black and Jessica Price’s Flare Exhibition in Zanesvil
Ohio
The Judges’ Top Nine will receive…
$25 Print Credit plus Free Shipping at Mpix
Our People’s Choice will be awarded with…
Free One Year Membership to WPPI !
ALL ENTRANTS RECEIVE AN INSTANT DOWNLOAD WORTH AT LEAST $50 CONTAINING
PHOTOSHOP ACTIONS BY MICHELLE BLACK, AND VALUABLE BUSINESS FORM TEMPLATES
AND SAMPLES.
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Official web site: http://flarecompetition.com
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.