| Copyright | Each entrant grants to Western Digital a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, modify, reproduce, display, distribute, and otherwise exploit such uploaded Photo. |
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| Eligibility | Open to any individual at or above the age of 18 residing in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, New Zealand, Australia, Korea and Taiwan. |
| Finish | 9 December 2012 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedPlease upload any photo of you, your favourite item, place, hobby or person that best expresses your individuality and the colours of your life. It could be a picture of you simply smiling to the camera wearing your favourite red baseball cap or a great view of the sky from your bedroom window. Be creative, use your imagination!
Ten entries with the highest number of votes will qualify for the finals. WD will pick the grand winner and the five consolation prize winners from the ten finalists based on the judging criteria below.
Prizes:
- Olympus PEN E-P3 12.3 MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 14-42mm Zoom Lens (Approximate Retail Value: $699 US) and 1 WD Black 2 TB HDD (Approximate Retail Value: $200 US).
- The Consolation Prize Winners will each be entitled to a WD Blue 1 TB HDD (Approximate Retail Value: $100 US) each
Winners will be announced through the Website on December 30, 2012
Judging criteria:
- how closely the photos follow the themes of the Contest – adequately expressing individuality, beauty of life, colours, illustration and creativity.
- (a) Originality – 50%
- (b) Creativity – 50%
Image requirements: JPG or PNG format; 2MB maximum file size
Online submission of digital photos via the website. The maximum number of images that you can enter is 20.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
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.