| Copyright | Photographer retains full copyright of material. TeraBella Media reserves the right to use without compensation selected images for promotion and advertisement of contest and TeraBella Media, LightBox Solutions and Profotio. |
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| Eligibility | Open to photographers 18 years old or older. |
| Finish | 19 March 2010 |
| Entry fee | $20 (U.S.) |
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Love is the emotion that binds all of us. Love signifies caring, faithfulness, devotion and hope. Love comes in all shapes and forms. Love can be our feelings for a parent, partner, child or pet. Love can also explain our devotion to our country or nationality. It is an emotion to which we are all drawn. A photograph can capture and display this emotion quite vividly or very subtly. Photographers are invited to submit their own interpretation of this powerful emotion.
Theme: "Signs of Love"
Prizes:
- First Place winner will receive $500.00 (U.S.)
- Second Place winner will receive $300.00 (U.S.)
- Third Place winner will receive $200.00 (U.S.)
- Three submissions will be chosen for Honorable Mention.
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Entrants may submit up to four (4) images (Black & white and color photos. Please submit all images on line. Only JPEG files will be accepted. The size of the images should be 800 pixels as the largest dimension (width or height.) All layers should be flattened and have a jpg compression quality of 7or 8. Images should be saved with a resolution of 72ppi. Images will be viewed as sRGB profiles. File names should be in the following format: Lastname_Firstname_image1.jpg, Lastname_Firstname_image2.jpg, etc. Do not use special characters. There should only be one period just prior to the file extension (i.e. .jpg). Please note: image title is not the same as file name.
Official web site: http://www.terabellamedia.com/contest/
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.