| Copyright | Entrant retains 100% of the copyright to their image and grant the Mobile Photo Awards permission to use their images for promotional purposes, for exhibition at mobilephotoawards.com, at live events connected with the Mobile Photo Awards. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers worldwide. |
| Finish | 15 December 2012 |
| Entry fee | $20 for 3 images, $30 for 5 images and a Photo Essay of 4-6 images for $25 |
Finished
Categories:
- Abstracts & Fine Art
- Animals
- Architecture & Design
- Beach LIfe
- Black & White
- Children
- Digital Painting/Appstacts
- Landscapes
- People & Portraits
- Performing Arts
- Plants & Flowers
- Self-Portraits
- Street Photography
- Transportation
- Travel
- Visual FX/Layers
- CONNECT with DPReview
- Macro/Details with OLLOCLIP
- The JUXT Award for Photo Journalism
- The ArtHaus Photo Essay
Prizes:
- A Grand Prize of $3000US will be awarded to an MPA Photographer of the Year – the entire judging panel will determine the winner based upon the complete body of work submitted. This means that one picture will not win, a photographer with a consistent vision, style and message will instead be criteria upon which a winner will be determined. The Grand Prize also includes 365 POSTAGRAM postcards (a year’s worth!), a CanvasPop gift certificate, and an Olloclip mobile phone lens attachment.
- Winners and runners-up in every category will be included on the exclusive MPA gallery tour – you will have the opportunity to expose your work to the art buying public and will recieve a print of your image following the exhibits.
- Winners in every category will receive an OlloClip lens attachment, 10 Postagram postcard credits, a CanvasPop gift card, a feature showcase on the MPA blog and on LifeinLofi.
- The winner of the ArtHaus Photo Essay category will win an additional $500 US
Category winners will be announced in early January 2013, with the Grand Prize being announced shortly after.
Online submission of digital photos. Only entries that were shot on a Mobile phone device are eligible. Processing of each photo must be done on a mobile device, no desktop computer editing is permitted. You may use any photo editing application of your choosing as long as said application runs directly on your mobile phone device. All images not shot on a Mobile phone or iOS device will be disqualified.
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Who can enter portrait photography contests?
Most portrait contests welcome photographers worldwide, from emerging talent to seasoned professionals. Many prioritize authentic human connection and diverse representation—review guidelines to confirm if your style aligns with editorial, commercial, or fine art portrait focuses.
Are portrait photography contests free to enter?
Some are free; many charge $10–$40 per submission, with early-bird discounts or series bundles often reducing costs. Entry fees and deadline tiers are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do portrait photography contests offer?
Prizes range from cash awards ($300–$12,000) to feature spots in photography magazines, client referrals, mentorship sessions, or exhibition inclusion. Recognition from respected editorial or portrait-focused platforms can accelerate your visibility in commercial and artistic markets.
How do I choose which portrait contest to enter?
Align your strongest portraits with the contest's thematic focus—environmental, conceptual, cultural, or studio work. Review past winners for aesthetic cues, verify model release requirements, and carefully assess rights clauses—some contests request usage rights for submitted portraits.
Frequently asked questions — Photography exhibition contests
Who can enter photography exhibition contests?
Most exhibition contests welcome photographers with cohesive bodies of work—emerging to mid-career artists. Some prioritize thematic series or conceptual depth; review curatorial guidelines to ensure your project aligns with the venue's vision.
Are exhibition contests free to enter?
Few are free; most charge $15–$50 per submission, with portfolio or series entries priced higher. Entry fees and early-bird discounts are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do exhibition contests offer?
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How do I choose which exhibition contest to enter?
Match your series to the venue's curatorial focus and research past exhibitions for aesthetic alignment. Verify technical specs (print size, framing, digital format), review shipping or installation requirements, and carefully assess rights clauses—some exhibitions request display or promotional usage rights.
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.