| Copyright | Photographers retain copyright on any photo they submit to the Contest. Apex Publications Inc. reserves non-exclusive publication rights of winning images in its magazines (including covers) and electronic medias, in The World We Live 2014 Yearbook, as well as for possible use in future promotional material of the Contest. All photos will be credited to the photographer. |
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| Eligibility | Open to US and Canada residents, 18+ |
| Finish | 30 November 2014 |
| Entry fee | $12 for 10 images |
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Themes:
- Humanity: Each person has a story to tell. Capture images of people around you: your family, your neighbours, people you’ve encountered while travelling or even yourself. Show us some of the many facets of humanity.
- The Environment: Nature and wildlife will never cease to amaze us. Show us the outstanding beauty of our living world, whether through wide landscapes or close-ups of natural elements, animals, plants or insects.
- Interconnections: Humans are by nature interactive beings. Show us how we transform and create things. This can be seen in architecture, domestic pets, urban life, objects, transportation, machines, agriculture, fishing, cooking and almost anywhere you look!
Prizes:
- One Grand Prize ($10,548)
- Adventure Canada Mighty St. Lawrence expedition cruise for two, from Quebec City to St-Pierre-et-Miquelon $9360
- Lowepro Pro Trekker 600 AW $500
- DxO Optics Pro 9 Elite $299
- Slik Pro 340DX tripod $130
- Billingham Khaki/Tan iPad slip $109
- Blurb photo book voucher $150
- Seven prizes for each theme.
Winning images will be announced no later than April 1
Image requirements: JPEG format; 1200 pixels on the longest side; under 1 MB in file size. Contest winners will be required to provide a high-resolution version (maximum-quality JPEG, 10 inches on the longest side at 300 dpi) of their images for publication in the magazines.
Online submission of digital photographs via the website. There is no limit in the number of submissions per one person.
Judging criteria: originality, relevance to the theme, composition, lighting and technical quality.
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?
Prizes emphasize physical or virtual presentation: gallery exhibition slots, group show inclusion, catalog features, press coverage, or artist talks. Cash awards are less common but may range $1,000–$5,000 for top honors.
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.