| Copyright | The RPS and UPF 2013 reserve the right to reproduce (with a credit) , without payment, any images for their respective websites for up to two years from 31 December 2013 as well as for publicity and promotion purposes in connection with the competition and The Society’s activities |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide, 16+ years of age |
| Finish | 31 August 2013 |
| Entry fee | £10 |
FinishedCategories:
- abstraction
- architecture
- objects
- environment
Prizes:
- The overall winner will be awarded an RPS London Gold Medal and the choice of EITHER a place on the Urban Photography Summer School OR an Olympus PEN E-P5 camera.
- A place on the two-week 2014 Urban Photography Summer School organised by the Centre for Urban and Community Research at Goldsmiths College, University of London. Value: £1,100
- A newly-released Olympus PEN E-P5 camera with a 17mm new pancake f/1.8 lens and a VF-4 high-res viewfinder. This could be the urban photographer’s dream camera. RRP Value £1,349
- The second prize is an RPS London Silver Medal and the remaining prize of either a place on the Urban Photography Summer School or the Olympus PEN E-P5 camera.
- The third prize is an RPS London Bronze Medal and one year’s membership of the Royal Photographic Society.
All the winners will be notified in September 2013.
You may submit one image for each category. Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
Images requirements: JPG format; up to 10 Mb in file size, RGB colour profile.
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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.