| Copyright | By submitting the picture, you agree and acknowledge that such picture will license to Sponsor under a creative commons attribution copyright licenses. You will receive no royalty or other fee (other than the applicable prize fee) if Sponsor uses your submitted picture. |
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| Eligibility | Open to any photographer who is resident in the USA. |
| Finish | 31 May 2010 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedSubmit breathtaking photographs that somehow (this is where your artistic awesomeness comes in) showcases Lending Club values:
- trustworthy,
- transparent,
- professional yet friendly and accessible.
Prizes:
- One grand prize winner will receive $1,000 by American Express gift card
- One second place winner will receive $500 by American Express gift card
- One third place winner will receive $300 by American Express gift card
- Up to three honorary mentions: $100/each by American Express gift card
How to enter: Simply leave a comment on this blog post with your email, name, and link to the image. You may also leave a short explanation of why you think the submitted picture is right for Lending Club’s site.
- Picture must be available online (such as photo sharing sites or stock photo libraries)
- Picture must have one (1) focal point, as well as no more than three (3) dominating colors.
- Picture quality must be at least 2000×2000 pixels
- Picture must be in PNG, GIF or JPG format
- Blurry, damaged, out of focus or inappropriate images, as determined in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion, will be ineligible
- A maximum of four (4) entries are allowed per person.
Official web site: http://blog.lendingclub.com/2010/03/25/lending-club%E2%80%99s-photo-contest-2500-in-prizes/
Frequently asked questions — Free photography contests
Who can enter free photography contests?
Most free contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of experience level or equipment. Many explicitly encourage students, hobbyists, and emerging creators—always verify age requirements or thematic restrictions on the official contest page.
Are free photography contests really free?
Yes—entry is $0 across the board. Some contests offer optional paid perks like expedited feedback or printed certificates, but submission, judging, and basic participation remain completely free. Fee status is confirmed in the Quick Facts section on each PhotoCompete listing.
What prizes do free photography contests offer?
Prizes vary widely: cash awards range $100–$5,000, while non-monetary rewards include online features, publication credits, mentorship sessions, exhibition inclusion, or gear donations. Even without cash, free contests offer valuable exposure and portfolio-building opportunities.
How do I choose which free contest to enter?
Prioritize contests whose theme or mission aligns with your work. Review past winners to gauge style preferences, confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), and read rights clauses carefully—even free contests may request usage rights for promotional purposes.