| Copyright | Author of the image retains ownership of the image copyright but agrees that photographs may be reproduced for the purpose of marketing and promoting of Fort Dearborn-Chicago Photo Forum competitions without any payment by us of any kind. |
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| Eligibility | Open to professional and nonprofessional photographers 18 years of age or older. |
| Finish | 15 April 2010 |
| Entry fee | US$45 for the first 3 images you submit, $15 for each additional image. Early-bird special: pay for your images before February 15, 2010 and the entry fee is reduced to $36 for the first 3 images, and $12 for each additional image. |
Finished
The 30 winning images will be exhibited at Morpho Gallery in Chicago, and awarded other prizes as listed.
Categories:
- People
- Places
- Still-life
- Nature
- Alteration of reality
Prizes:
- First place in category winner receives Corel Painter XI software, a 16×20 mounted print of the winning image displayed at Morpho Gallery in Chicago, a $150 gift certificate from Canvas on Demand and magazine subscription to Rangefinder and AfterCapture magazines.
- "Award of Excellence" awarded to the 25 highest-ranked images, after the 5 First Place awards, regardless of category. Award of Excellence winner receives a 16×20 mounted print of the winning image displayed at Morpho Gallery and a $150 gift certificate from Canvas on Demand.
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Digital Image Format:
- Image title is the name that you give to the image, not necessarily the file name
- Title cannot exceed 40 characters
- Title can have spaces or hyphens between words
- Title should not have characters:!@#$%^&*()_+
- Format: JPEG – Resolution: 72 ppi (72 pixels/inch), compression 7
- 8 bit mode
- RGB or SRGB color mode (not CMYK)
- Size: 1280 pixels longest side
Submission Guidelines:
- You can submit as many images as you want.
- Photographs can be taken at any time, there are no date restrictions on when the image was taken.
- Images can be published or unpublished, as long as you have the rights to submit the images to the competition.
- Images must have no border, embedded marks, or logos.
Official web site: http://www.chicagophotoforum.org/IPC2010.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.