| Copyright | Copyright and all other rights remain that of the photographer. Use may include publication in any Mobile Masters media sponsor publication. All entrants understand that any image submitted to the competition may be used by Mobile Masters for marketing and promotional purposes including in any media such as exhibitions, print and digital media directly related to the Mobile Masters |
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| Eligibility | Open to any living mobile photographer, 18 years of age or older, from any country. |
| Finish | 9 March 2014 |
| Entry fee | $25 for one portfolio (category) |
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The aim of this second edition of the Mobile Masters interactive eBook is to showcase Mobile Photography as a distinctive and expanding new movement in the history of the art form. It will curate the best work of some of the most passionate early innovators of this underground movement with images that would not have been made just 3 or 4 years ago.
Categories:
- Image Discovery or straight shots (can have some filtering for mood or clarity but not in ways that change or distort the image)
- Image Creation or shots that are digitally manipulated with one or more apps (these images are abstractions, composites or painted to take the image into another context)
Awards:
- 24 main feature winners will be selected (get a full page in the ebook with in-depth information about you and your work will be seen large)
- 24 mini feature winners (A shared page with a small showing of work from your e-portfolio link and short paragraph about your process with one link).
Judging criteria: Uniqueness of Vision (40%); Artistic Merit (40%); Consistency of Portfolio (20%)
Submit online your portfolio via Flickr or Instagram. If you win, six images from your portfolio folio will be selected to feature on your spread. We will need the original image (before any processing) and the finished image in the highest available resolution on each.
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.