| Copyright | You retain your rights to your photograph and grant GetYourGuide AG a royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive license to display, distribute, etc. the entry for any standard GetYourGuide AG purpose with credit given to the artist. |
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| Eligibility | Open to residents of USA, Canada and UK, who are 18+ years of age |
| Finish | 30 September 2011 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedCategories:
- Best photo
- Best photographer
Prizes:
- Best Photo Category:
- A 5-day trip for two to Miami that includes the flights, hotels, and tours for the stay!
- Best Photographer Category:
- A 5-day trip for two to New York City that includes the flights, hotels, and tours for the stay!
- Mini-Contest:
- Prizes for the mini-contests will be announced at the start of each mini-contest
- The first thousand contestants and voters that sign up and tell their friends about the Photo Competition will receive a $5 GetYourGuide voucher.
You can submit 10 photos and viewers will be able to vote for their favourite photos and leave comments on both the photos and for the photographer.
The votes collected on the website will help decide the winners of the two main categories; best photo and best photographer. The photo with the highest amount of votes will win the best photo category. The 20 collections of photos with the highest collective amount of votes will move on to the jury stage for the best photographer category, along with 5 with five staff picks from the GetYourGuide Staff. The jury will announce the winner for this category one week after the end of the contest.
Every Monday throughout the competition, the GetYourGuide team will announce a weekly category (e.g. best mountain photo) and then the winner will be announced the following Monday. Every photo uploaded into the competition will be eligible to win these mini contests.
Image requirements: JPG format, online submission only.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.getyourguide.com/en/travel-photo-contest-2011/
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.