| Copyright | Copyright of the photos remains with the photographer. Any image submitted may be used by the Organisers for future publicity and marketing purposes for up to five years. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to photographers from anywhere in the world who are 18+ years old. |
| Finish | 31 March 2011 |
| Entry fee | £30.00 |
FinishedStreet photography is perhaps more easily defined as a method than a genre. The results can fit into documentary, portraiture and other genres, but the key elements of spontaneity, careful observation and an open mind ready to capture whatever appears in the viewfinder are essential.
Prizes:
- First Prize
- £1,000 cash
- All-expenses-paid trip to the exhibition launch in London
- An Olympus PEN camera (worth over £500)
- Open Award catalogues and £100 book voucher from Blurb to print their own books
- Second Prize
- £500 cash
- Open Award catalogues and £100 book voucher from Blurb to print your own books
- SELECTED ENTRIES submitted will be projected during the Awards exhibition and profiled on the LSPF website.
- ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS who enter will receive a £28.95 voucher to print your own book with Blurb.
You may submit five to eight of your best street photography images. Entrants photographs must be of a reasonably large file size and high quality, maximum size seven megabytes. Photos must be in JPEG format. Entrants may crop a photo and perform minor colour corrections, but all other photo manipulation is forbidden.
- Photographs may not be staged or posed by models
- Photographs where you have interacted with the subject (ie: asking them to pose for you) are not allowed
- Photographs must be taken in the public realm
Official website: londonstreetphotographyfestival.org
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.