| Copyright | You retain all rights to your images. If selected, you will need to grant us the right to reproduce the image or images for both our online and print-based publication. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 29 March 2013 |
| Entry fee | From $35 single entry/$70 series. If submit after March 15, $10 extra |
FinishedAwards:
- The winners are featured in one of our annuals distributed worldwide and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work.
Categories:
- Advertising: (ads, posters, CDs, packaging, etc.)
- Books: (cover/jacket and/or interior, must be published)
- Editorial: (consumer or trade magazine, newspaper)
- For Sale: (poster, print, note paper, greeting card, licensing/stock, gallery sale, etc.)
- Institutional: (company/association publication, brochures, collateral, etc.)
- Multimedia: (time-based media for film, television, video or web)
- Self-Promotion: (promotion for photographers, creative firms and vendors)
- Unpublished: (commissioned but not published, personal or student work, etc.)
Image requirements: RGB (not CMYK) JPG format (maximum 1024 pixels wide X 768 pixels high @72dpi).
Online submission of digital photographs or send prints by post. Any photograph first printed or produced from March 2012 through March 2013 is eligible.
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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.