| Copyright | Submitted photographs may be reproduced for the purpose of marketing and promoting WPGA contests, in catalogs, posters, postcards, publications, and on the Internet. Such use is granted for not more than two years after the announcement of the awards, and without payment to the photographer or featured models. Photographers will receive photo credits with each use, and will allow WPGA to sub-license their photographs to the press for reproduction in connection with the contest and WPGA exhibitions. |
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| Eligibility | Open to students and recent graduates from schools, colleges, institutes and faculties other than photography, fine arts and design, consider as “amateur photography student or graduate” are also welcome to participate (a recent graduate is somebody who has graduated no later than end of November 2008). |
| Finish | 28 February 2010 |
| Entry fee | Before 29 Dec 2009: $15 for the first 3 images (the minimum of images to submit is 3); $5 each additional image. After 29 Dec 2009 and until the final deadline 17 Jan 2010: $25 for the first 3 images; $7 each additional image. |
Finished
WPGA invites all photography and fine art students working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought. Traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, creative and experimental works that include old and new processes, mixed techniques, and challenging personal, emotional or political statements are welcome to The Nadar Award.
Categories:
- Portrait, People and Figure.
- Documentary, Editorial and Current Affairs
- Digital enhanced and alternative processes
- Fine Art
- Citiscapes and Architecture
- Landscape and Nature
The Nadar Award will be given to the best of show student or recent graduate. Honorable mentions will be awarded by the winners in each category.
Prizes:
The winner will earn a free attendance to one of the Santa Fe Photography Workshops, including round trip, lodging and tuition. The winner and Reid Callanan will choose together the workshop which best fits for the student.
- The winner will also receive a cash prize of 1,000 US$.
- Second Prize Winners will receive a cash prize of 600 US$
- Third Prize a cash prize of $ 400.
- The winners in each category will receive cash prizes 300 US$ each.
Selected images will be exposed during 2010 in US and Europe.
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Any image can be submitted to one or more categories. There is no limit in the quantity of images to be submitted and in the date the images were taken.
All Awardees will have to send proof of his student or recent graduate condition, by email at [email protected], as a mandatory condition before getting the Award.
It is understood that a recent graduate is somebody who has graduated no later than end of November 2008.
Official web site: http://www.thegalaawards.com/prizes_and_awards.html
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.