| Copyright | Copyright of a photograph shall remain with its respective photographer at all times. All participants agree to grant PhotoShoot Awards and Hors cadre Inc. permission to showcase their work for promotional purposes |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide, 18+ |
| Finish | 15 January 2015 |
| Entry fee | From $ 30 CAD for one entry |
FinishedThe photographs will focus primarily on emotion, beauty and a sense of freedom, though the portraits may also be provocative, amusing, natural, sophisticated, sensual, erotic, unexpected, classical, innocent or audacious.
Categories:
- Academic nudes
- Emotion
- Men
- Body Parts
- Freedom
- Nature and scenery
- Conceptual
- Humour
- Nudes in Fashion
- Couple
- Intimate Urban
- Dance and movement
- Maternity
Awards:
- First Place Winner NUDE 2015 Award
- Second Place Winner NUDE 2015 Award
- Third Place Winner NUDE 2015 Award
- 1st Place Award (One in each category: the photographer with the highest number of points. The judging committee may decide not to pick a 1st place winner in a particular category if no image obtains a satisfactory rating based on the artistic requirements as same may be established or determined by the jury from time to time)
- Finalists (in each category)
- Special Recognition Awards evidenced by a special mention (The jury reserves the right to award special prizes to recognize, for example, and if necessary, a special feature, a technique, a photographer’s overall body of work, etc.).
Image requirements: Jpeg format; 72 dpi – 2000 pixels minimum on the longest side; RGB colors (for N&B also); No signature, no logos, no annoying copyright, site name, nor watermark text should appear on the photographs.
Online submission of digital photographs via the website. Selection criteria: the quality of the shot, composition, originality and imagination.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
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.