| Copyright | By entering the Contest, the authors of each photograph shall grant to Photoaid, free of charge, the right to publish their pictures on the PhotoAid website and on the PhotoAid Magazine; PhotoAid will be responsible in turn for appropriate citation of the authors for each publication of their work. |
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| Eligibility | Open to both professional and non-professional photographers, Italian and foreign. |
| Finish | 31 August 2010 |
| Entry fee | 20 Euros |
FinishedIf you love telling stories about people and their everyday life through photographs and pictures, this is your chance to live a truly unique experience – a real adventure!
The images can be in either colour or black & white. The theme is free but the style should reflect the direct and dynamic language of photo-reportage, heightened by an optimistic and sensitive approach, which is that specifically advocated by the agency Photoaid.
Prizes:
- First place: The winner of the contest will have the opportunity to live a unique experience working alongside a PhotoAid photographer during a workof reportage abroad. The mission will take place before the end of October 2010 and will last from 6 to 8 days. All travelling and living expenses will be covered entirely by our Association. The winner will also receive a professional digital reflex camera (NIKON – D300S).
- Second place: Scholarship for a course in Reportage named “Topic Session” organized by the Italian Institute of Photography (academic year 2010/2011).
- Third place: Scholarship for a workshop on reportage in Tuscany organized by the PhotoAid Association (September and October 2010).
Number of photographs: We require the presentation of 10 pictures alongside a brief description of the work submitted (title of the project and a comment of maximum 15 pages) and a legend for each picture. Each competitor can only present one project. The reportage will not necessarily need have been performed over the last year. Colored or black-and-white photographs are allowed.
Submission of the photographs: All participants will have to mail their photographs in digital format and with low resolution. Color pictures or black-and-white pictures are required to have the following technical characteristics: JPEG file, 72dpi quality, maximum 1.024 pixel format. The original format is not binding, it can be either negative, positive or digital. Alternatively, candidates can also mail their photographs in printed form (maximum size of 20×30 cm) to the following address: Photoaid, via Giovannino de Grassi 11 – 20120 Milano – Italia.
The application to the contest can be done through our website – www.photoaid.eu using the related “Photoaid Contest 2010” link. The photographs and their brief description (in word format) will have to be sent to [email protected] through the website https://www.wetransfer.com
Official web site: http://www.photoaid.eu/contest/eng/contest_info.htm
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.