| Copyright | Lens Culture recognizes you retain full ownership of the copyright in each photograph. You grant Lens Culture with a right to use the photograph for promotional activities. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, over 18 years of age, worldwide. |
| Finish | 18 September 2010 |
| Entry fee | $35 per image, or $60 to submit two to five images in SINGLE IMAGE CATEGORY; $75 in PORTFOLIO CATEGORY |
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The goal is to discover, reward, and promote talented, new, emerging and established photographers from around the world.
We’re looking for exciting images from every continent, and from diverse points of view: documentary, fine art, photojournalism, street photography, nature, sports, fashion, poetic, personal, abstract and human.
Categories:
- Portfolio
- Single image
Prizes:
- Portfolio Category:
Grand Prize $2,500
2nd Prize $1,000
3rd Prize $500 - Single Image Photo Awards:
Grand prize: $1,500
2nd prize: $500
3rd prize: $250 - 25 Honorable Mention photographs will win prominent placement of a single photo on the Award Winner’s Page in Lens Culture, including a link to your own personal or professional website.
For Portfolio category submit 10 to 15 photographic images that are linked — thematically, aesthetically, as a story, or simply as a range of your photographic talent. For the Single Image Award, you should submit one great image.
Applicants must submit their photos to us online at: http://lensculture.slideroom.com. After you have uploaded your images and information, you will be asked to pay your submission fee of $75 for the Portfolio category, or $35 (to submit one photo) or $60 (to submit two to five photos) for the Single Image category. For good image quality and fast upload, your image files should be less than 2 MB each, and sized around 1024 x 768 pixels @ 72 ppi.
Official website: www.lensculture.com/awards.html
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.