| Copyright | You retain copyright of your Entries and give licence to use your images for promotion of this Contest. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide. |
| Finish | 17 January 2011 |
| Entry fee | £15 for a single image, or £25 for up to three images, or £40 for up to six images. |
FinishedBy entering, you get the chance to have your work judged by some of the top names in photography, be exhibited in the prestigious Mall Galleries in the heart of London and win over $12,000 worth of prizes. All funds raised go to support breast cancer.
Categories:
- Environment
- Expression
- Shape/Form
- Motion
- Time
Prizes:
- Renaissance prize – £3,000 awarded to overall winner, plus career development session and participation in Rhubarb Rhubarb Promenade, London 2011
- Five category prizes – £500 best in category
- Calumet prize for best film entry – Fuji GF670 medium format camera
- Twenty highly commended
- Exhibition – 100 finalists will be given a one week exhibition in Central London and be able to sell their work
You can enter as many categories as you like, and you can enter as many images as you like. Each entry should be a JPG image of not more than 1024 pixels on the longest side, and not more than 1 Mb in file size.
Official website: renaissancephotography.org/launch/index.php
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.