| Copyright | Rights remain with photographer. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to all high school and college students around the world. |
| Finish | 22 November 2010 |
| Entry fee | $4.95 per photo |
Finished
Subject matter is open.
Winning photos will be published in the May 2011 issue of Photographer’s Forum and entered into Nikon’s Emerging Photographers Hall of Fame. All contest finalists, top 8% of all entries, will be published in the hardcover book Best of College Photography 2011.
Prizes:
- FIRST PLACE GRAND PRIZE
- $2,000 Best B/W or Color
- PLUS Nikon D90 camera and lens system (or equivalent)
- SECOND PLACE
- $1,000 cash grant
- PLUS Nikon D90 camera and lens system (or equivalent)
- THIRD PLACE
- $500 cash grant
- 5 FOURTH PLACE AWARDS
- Five $100 grants
- 100 HONORABLE MENTIONS
- All Honorable Mentions will be listed in the May 2011 issue of Photographer’s Forum magazine and will receive a certificate of outstanding merit.
Image Size should have a long dimension of at least 1000 pixels and no more than 3000 pixels. Save file as (JPG) with maximum quality. Color Space should be Adobe1998, sRGB or untagged color space. File Size should be no more than 4 Mb.
Official website: pfmagazine.com/photography-contest/enter-contest-online
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.