| Copyright | You grant PDN and Photo District News the right to use the entry for publication on PDNonline.com and in exhibitions and promotions related to the PDN Photo Annual contest up to 18 months following the contest. |
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| Eligibility | International entries allowed. Anyone can enter. |
| Finish | 25 January 2010 |
| Entry fee | $45 per single entry/$55 per series/$25 for student before 21 Dec 2009. Afterwards there will be an additional late fee of $10 (through extended deadline period of 25 Jan 2010). |
Finished
PdnPhotoAnnual is looking to see your most compelling, provocative and emotional work.
Categories:
- Advertising
- Magazine/Editorial
- Photo Books
- Photojournalism/Sports/Documentary
- Corporate Design/Photo Products
- Personal
- Stock Photography
- Web Sites
- Student Work
Prize for the winner :
- $15,000 and a solo exhibit at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine
(Prizes total over $20,000)
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To enter your submissions electronically, please visit www.pdnphotoannual.com and register. Once the registration process has been completed, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. Simply log in to the PDN Annual Photo contest site, and follow the online instructions to upload images from your computer. Images formatted as a JPEG measuring at least 1,000 pixels on its long dimension are preferred. Images may be color profiled in sRGB, Adobe-1998 or not color-managed. To qualify, photographs must be taken, published or produced between May 1, 2009 and January 25, 2010. Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality and effectiveness in expressing the contest theme.
Official web site: http://www.pdnphotoannual.com/index.shtml
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.