| Copyright | By uploading or submitting any photograph to the Contest, the entrant grants the Contest Organizer a worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual and non-exclusive right and license to: use, review, assess, and otherwise analyze the entrant’s photograph and all its content, including any tags, in connection with this Contest; feature the entrant’s photograph and all its content, including any tags, in connection with the promotion of this Contest in all media... |
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| Eligibility | Open to Canadian residents who are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry. |
| Finish | 22 June 2010 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedCanadians are invited to showcase their hometown pride by sharing their favourite images of their town.
Prizes:
Grand Prize (total approximate retail value of C$1,407.00):
- One pocket Kodak Play Sport pocket video camera;
- One Kodak Pulse digital frame;
- One Kodak Slice digital camera;
- One Kodak camera case;
- One Kodak ESP 7250 All-in-One inkjet printer;
- One Kodak Inkjet Combo ink pack;
- A coupon for one hundred 4 in. photo prints redeemable at a Walmart Canada Photo Centre;
- A coupon for five 8 in. x 10 in. picture enlargements redeemable at a Walmart Canada Photo Centre;
- A coupon for two Kodak Picture Movie DVDs redeemable at a Walmart Canada Photo Centre.
- A coupon for ten photo albums redeemable at a Walmart Canada Photo Centre.
The theme of the photo must reflect a Canadian town or city, or part of such town or city.
You may enter as many times as you wish with different photos. You cannot enter the same picture more than once.
The photo must be uploaded in a JPEG, PNG or GIF format and have a maximum size of five (5) MB. The photo must be presented and uploaded with a horizontal orientation. The photo may not contain any recognizable human faces.
Official web site: http://www.bingphotocontest.ca/Home.aspx
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.