| Copyright | BJP and the AOP reserve the right to display, reproduce and publish in any media, any entry, without payment, for the sole purpose of the BJP International Photography Award and exhibition – this year and in future – and its promotion and publicity. No copyright is transferred to the BJP or the AOP in respect of any works entered or accepted. |
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| Eligibility | Open to any photographers from any country. |
| Finish | 10 August 2010 |
| Entry fee | £25 for 15-25 images. £5 for single image. |
FinishedPhotographs can be captured in any format, and in any style or genre.
Updated deadline: www.photocompete.com/2010/08/18/bjp-photography-award/
Categories:
- a coherent body of work
- a stunning single image
Prizes:
- The body of work winner will receive a one-week exhibition at The Association Gallery, East London from 01 – 06 November, which includes the services of a curator, mounting, hanging and an opening night party.
- The body of work category winner will get a Nikon D700, along with a 50mm 1.4G lens – worth over £2600
- The single image winner’s shot will go on show in a one-week exhibition at The Association Gallery, East London, from 01 – 06 November, which includes mounting, hanging and an opening night party.
- The single image category winner will get a digital compact camera from Sigma – the DP2s.
Entries from photographers living outside the UK are very welcome, however the winner must meet their own costs for travel and accommodation if they wish to oversee the printing, hanging and opening of the exhibition.
The images can be shot in any format, using any camera model, on film or digital. If you are entering a series of images, please indicate the viewing order, if appropriate. Please label each image with surname_firstname01/02/03 as appropriate. Full contact details should also be inserted into the pull-down-file information box, for example at File>File Info in Photoshop.
Captions or a short text can be included with the photographs. Please include this as a Word document with the CD or fill in the appropriate box in the upload area. Please make clear to which image each piece of text refers. The text can be a maximum of 200 words long per image.
Official web site: web.incisive-events.com/ptg/2010/05/bjp-international-photography-award/
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.