| Copyright | Copyright of each image is retained by its respective photographer. By entering the Competition, you grant the Committee and Renaissance supporting partners a non-exclusive, irrevocable license to reproduce, enlarge, publish or exhibit, on any media, the images for any purpose connected with the Competition. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all professional and amateur photographers worldwide over 16 years old. |
| Finish | 11 January 2010 |
| Entry fee | £15 for a single image and £25 for up to 4 images. |
FinishedCategories:
- Landscapes
Use this category for all photos that capture natural and man-made landscapes. - Movement
Use this category if your image celebrates movement: it covers all forms of motion by people, animals and the natural world. - People
Use this category to submit any image that relates to people: portraits and group shots, people and culture, moments of human interaction and emotion. - Reflections
This category is open to your interpretation – reflections can be both literal or metaphorical.
Prizes:
- Renaissance prize – £3,000 awarded to overall winner
- Four category prizes – £500 best in category
- Twelve highly commended
- Exhibition – 80 finalists will have the chance to be exhibited and sell their work
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Entries must be submitted electronically as JPEG files of no more than 800 pixels on the longest side and not more than 300 Kb in file size via www.renaissancephotography.org (the Website). Scans from film or prints are acceptable. Entries will not be accepted by post or hand.
Your images should be renamed. If your name is Paul Smith and you are entering 3 images, then please name them smithp01.jpg to smithp03.jpg (with no spaces, capital letters or unusual characters).
Entrants can enter as many images as they wish (the Entries) to the Competition.
All monies received from the Entrance Fees (less transaction charges by our credit-card clearing house) will be donated to the Lavender Trust.
Entrants can enter the same image in more than one category. Each time an image is entered, it will count as an Entry for the purposes of the Entrance Fees (ie if you wish to enter the same image into the categories "People" and the "Movement", then this will count as 2 images).
Entries may be in black and white or in colour. Retouching / manipulation of images is accepted provided that all works are original works and not copies of other people’s works.
Official web site: http://renaissancephotography.org/launch/index.php
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.