| Copyright | You are providing permission for White Star Cruises to use the image on its website and in other promotional material. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to all, who are 18+ years old. |
| Finish | 31 December 2011 |
| Entry fee | Free |
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White Star Cruises invite you to submit your best cruise related photograph for your chance to win a free cruise and onboard credit vouchers! Each month will have a cruise related theme, such as exterior ship photos, sunset photos from the deck, atrium photos, dining room photos and more.
Prizes:
- Every month our judges will select 10 of the best photos submitted to our flickr group and put them up for the public vote on whitestarcruises.com. The winner of each month’s photo competition will win a voucher for $200 onboard credit for the cruise line of their choice
- At the end of the year 2011, we will have 11 monthly winners and these photos will go in to the Grand Final Photo Competition – the winner of which will win the free cruise.
Images must be either a jpg, png or gif (for best results use jpeg); less than 1mb in size. Uploaded images must be no smaller than 600px wide.
Submit a photo to our Flickr photo stream or upload via our photo upload form. Closing date for monthly entries is the last calendar day of the month. Entrants may submit more than one image per monthly round.
Official website: www.whitestarcruises.com/cruise/photo-competition/
Frequently asked questions — Free photography contests
Who can enter free photography contests?
Most free contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of experience level or equipment. Many explicitly encourage students, hobbyists, and emerging creators—always verify age requirements or thematic restrictions on the official contest page.
Are free photography contests really free?
Yes—entry is $0 across the board. Some contests offer optional paid perks like expedited feedback or printed certificates, but submission, judging, and basic participation remain completely free. Fee status is confirmed in the Quick Facts section on each PhotoCompete listing.
What prizes do free photography contests offer?
Prizes vary widely: cash awards range $100–$5,000, while non-monetary rewards include online features, publication credits, mentorship sessions, exhibition inclusion, or gear donations. Even without cash, free contests offer valuable exposure and portfolio-building opportunities.
How do I choose which free contest to enter?
Prioritize contests whose theme or mission aligns with your work. Review past winners to gauge style preferences, confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), and read rights clauses carefully—even free contests may request usage rights for promotional purposes.
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.