| Copyright | You grant to Tumbhi.com the non-commercial non-exclusive right to use your images for promotion of the EXPRESSIONS online photo competition and for promotion of the Tumbhi.com project in any media. The photographer will be credited whenever possible. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 15 January 2015 |
| Entry fee | Free |
Finished
Send in photographs framing any of the significant moment (ritual) of a wedding. The groom’s brothers holding him high during the garlands exchange or the bride walking the aisle, the vidayi of a bride or the couple saying ‘I Do’. You can choose your own moment and send it to us.
Prizes:
- First Prize – Polaroid Camera – to give you those instant pictures and preserve the moment then and there
- Second Prize – Photography Kit – Consisting of Backdrops and Lighting equipment
- Third Prize – Photography Lighting Tent
Judge: Abhinav Sah
Multiple entries are allowed. Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
Image requirements: minimum 1024px longest side at 72 dpi; RGB/sRGB colour gamut/mode; JPEG, no less than compression 7 (medium). Digital adjustments limited to minor cleaning work (de-dusting), levels, curves, color, saturation and contrast work is allowed.
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Frequently asked questions — Free photography contests
Who can enter free photography contests?
Most free contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of experience level or equipment. Many explicitly encourage students, hobbyists, and emerging creators—always verify age requirements or thematic restrictions on the official contest page.
Are free photography contests really free?
Yes—entry is $0 across the board. Some contests offer optional paid perks like expedited feedback or printed certificates, but submission, judging, and basic participation remain completely free. Fee status is confirmed in the Quick Facts section on each PhotoCompete listing.
What prizes do free photography contests offer?
Prizes vary widely: cash awards range $100–$5,000, while non-monetary rewards include online features, publication credits, mentorship sessions, exhibition inclusion, or gear donations. Even without cash, free contests offer valuable exposure and portfolio-building opportunities.
How do I choose which free contest to enter?
Prioritize contests whose theme or mission aligns with your work. Review past winners to gauge style preferences, confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), and read rights clauses carefully—even free contests may request usage rights for promotional purposes.