| Copyright | Copyright will remain with the authors of the photographs entered. You agree to allow your images to be reproduced without fee in the Reader Area of the tlm website and in print within the In the Frame section of tlm magazine, and your images may be used for possible publicity purposes by Olympus, in connection with the competition. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all non-professional photographers who are residents of the UK |
| Finish | 22 September 2012 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedTheme: Travel
Prize: Olympus SZ-31MR compact digital camera (RRP £299.99)
Judges will select 12 finalists who will then be posted onto the tlm Facebook page, with voting on the tlm website.
Digital manipulation may be used to optimise images. You may also crop image but adding or removing elements which would otherwise appear is not allowed. Brightness, contrast and colour balance may be adjusted, and dust spots can be retouched. Images may also be sharpened. Composite or montage photographs produced from more than one original image will not be eligible, including multiple images stitched together to form a panoramic image. Multiple exposures in camera will be allowed.
Online submission of digital images.
Frequently asked questions — Amateur photography contests
Who can enter amateur photography contests?
Most amateur contests welcome non-professional photographers worldwide—hobbyists, students, and emerging creators. Many explicitly exclude those who earn primary income from photography to ensure a level playing field. Always verify age requirements and amateur-status definitions on the official contest page.
Are amateur photography contests free to enter?
Many are free or low-cost: entry fees typically range from $0–$25 per submission, with student discounts or early-bird rates often available. Fee status and discount tiers are confirmed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do amateur photography contests offer?
Prizes emphasize growth and exposure: cash awards range $100–$2,500, while non-monetary rewards include mentorship feedback, online feature spots, workshop scholarships, or entry credits to advanced contests. Even without large cash prizes, these contests offer valuable confidence-building opportunities.
How do I choose which amateur contest to enter?
Prioritize contests that match your current skill level and genre interests. Look for opportunities offering constructive feedback or educational components, confirm that professional photographers are excluded (if that matters to you), and review rights clauses—even amateur contests may request usage rights for promotional purposes.
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.