| Copyright | You will retain all rights to any photograph you submit. Winning images may be used by the Organizers in connection with the current and any future Photo Contest for promotion. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to photographers of any level who are at least 18 years of age, worldwide. |
| Finish | 31 March 2011 |
| Entry fee | $40 for three images and $10 for each additional image over three. |
Finished
Theme: Light: natural, studio, low key, high key, long exposures or explorations in light graffiti — how you see the light is up to you.
Prizes (total value of over $12,000):
- Grand Prize
- The workshop of your choice in Santa Fe including tuition, fees, meals, and on-campus housing
- Dynalite RP400 W/S Power Pack and a RH1050 Flash Head
- Blurb gift certificate for $500
- Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3 software
- Canson Baryta Photographique Paper, four boxes (25 sheets per box), 8.5 x 11-inch
- National Geographic Traveler one-year subscription
- Second Prize
- Santa Fe Photographic Workshops $500 gift certificate
- Chimera Medium (36×48") Super PRO (choice of white or silver interior), and Strobe Speed Ring of your choice
- Sekonic L-358 Flash Master Light Meter
- Kodak Ektar 100 film, 25 rolls
- National Geographic Traveler one-year subscription
- Third Prize
- Nikon Coolpix L110 Camera with HD (720p) video recording/stereo sound
- Canson Baryta Photographique Paper, four boxes (25 sheets per box), 8.5 x 11-inch
- National Geographic Traveler one-yea r subscription
- The Workshop’s Director’s Award
- The workshop of your choice in Santa Fe including tuition, fees, and meals
- Calumet new model Genesis 200 2-Light Kit
- Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3 software
- Kodak Ektar 100 film, 25 rolls
- National Geographic Traveler one-year subscription
- Honorable Mention
- The Inspirational Series from Santa Fe Photographic Workshops – a 2-disc DVD set.
- A copy of LIGHT, a Blurb book of the 50 winning Contest photographs.
50 winning photographs will be announced on May 4, 2011
Each entry consists of an entry form, an entry fee, and up to three images. Additional images may be submitted for additional fees. There is no limit to the number of submissions per entrant.
Image requirements:
- 72 ppi resolution
- 1,280 pixels on the longest side
- sRGB or RGB color space (standard) with layers flattened
- 8 bit mode
- JPG format with compression at level 7 (at minimum)
- less than 2MB total size
- Finalists may be asked to submit a high-resolution file of at least 300dpi at 5×7 inches.
Official website: www.santafeworkshops.com/contest/
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.