| Copyright | Entrants retain full copyright to their images and grant the right to reproduce winning images in APA approved publications. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to all, APA members and non-members. |
| Finish | 5 October 2010 |
| Entry fee | $15-$90 |
Finished
Categories:
- PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES
- Lifestyle
- Portrait
- Fashion
- Action (Sports / Adventure)
- Still-Life
- Landscape
- Architectural
- Personal / Fine Art
- STUDENT CATEGORY
- Student work is judged as its own category with any mix of image type
Prizes:
- BEST OF SHOW WINNER:
- Canon EOS 5D Mark II dSLR Camera Body, 21.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, Full HD video with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates, Digic 4 Image Processing (3.9 frames per second continuous shooting)
- Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G, 32GB
- Apple Final Cut Studio Software
- ADBASE Premium Bundle that includes North American database, a Standard FoundFolios Portfolio and Emailer with 12,000 emails.
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 plus Lightroom 3 software
- PhotoShelter One Year Free Pro Subscription including a customizable website, e-commerce, SEO, and 100GB online storage
- liveBooks Free preDesigned Website for 5 Years
- Selina Maitreya consulting services
- PhotoServe One Free Portfolio
- Lowepro Computrekker Plus AW
- Winning Image(s) featured in December 2010 “Pictures of the Year” issue of Rangefinder Magazine
- Winner’s Gallery, Year long Promotional Showcase powered by liveBooks
- The Winner’s Book published by Blurb
- 1st PLACE WINNERS:
- FoundFolios Standard Portfolio
- PhotoShelter One Year Free Standard Subscription including a customizable website, e-commerce, SEO, and 100GB online storage
- liveBooks preDesigned Website for 3 Years
- ImageRights Pro Package Free for One Year
- Dripbook Premium Account Free for One Year
- LicenseStream Pro 1 Year Membership
- ID Release app
- Lowepro Fastpack 350
- Winning Image(s) featured in December 2010 “Pictures of the Year” issue of Rangefinder Magazine
- Winner’s Gallery, Year long Promotional Showcase powered by liveBooks
- The Winner’s Book published by Blurb
- STUDENT CATEGORY 1st Place Winner will also receive a Sony a550 DSLR camera and lens: 14.2MP, CMOS image sensor, two types of Live View, Face Detection, Smile Shutter™ technology, tiltable 3.0" LCD, up to 7 fps continuous shooting, 18-55mm DT zoom lens included.
- 2nd PLACE WINNERS:
- Dripbook Pro Account Free for One Year
- Agency Access $250 Gift Certificates towards Agency Access services
- Blinkbid Estimating and Invoicing Software
- ImageRights Standard Package Free for One Year
- A&I Photographic and Digital Services special offer: buy one, get a second Gallery Flush-mount Book for free
- Lowepro Fastpack 250
- Winner’s Gallery, Year long Promotional Showcase powered by liveBooks
- The Winner’s Book published by Blurb
- MERIT WINNERS:
- Dripbook Standard Account Free for One Year
- ImageRights Basic Package Free for One Year
- Lowepro Nova 180
- Winner’s Gallery, Year long Promotional Showcase powered by liveBooks
- The Winner’s Book published by Blurb
You can upload up to two images at a time and as many images as you’d like. All files (single + series entries) must be jpegs, no smaller than 1024 pixels on the longest side and at most 4000 pixels, 72 dpi, sRGB color profile, with no visible identifying text/symbols. Image files need no unique title by the entrant. Image files are identified to the entry and assigned an arbitrary ID for the "blind" judging. A single image entry is one image. A series must include 3 related images (and only three) that are combined onto one canvas with a black background.
Official website: www.apanational.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4010
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.