| Copyright | each entrant agrees, in consideration for the chance to win a prize that they are granting a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable and transferable licence to Thomas Cook to publish, reproduce, use, adapt, communicate and broadcast all or any part of the Intellectual Property in any form and in any media at Thomas Cook’s sole discretion in connection with the promotion of this competition. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide, 18+ |
| Finish | 16 March 2015 |
| Entry fee | Free |
Finished
Enter a blog post containing 4 photographs each of which represents the theme of one of the four categories (Earth, Water, Fire and Air) each entrant warrants that the blog/photographs are all their own work and that they own the copyright in the photographs.
Prizes:
- The winner of each photo category will be able to choose one of the following prizes (subject to availability):
- A Fujifilm X-T1 camera
- An Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 256Gb or
- An Apple iPhone 6 Plus 128 GB with Bose Quiet Comfort 25 headphones
Winners will be contacted by email by 25th March 2015.
Only one entry per person is permitted. To qualify for entry, entrants must also nominate 5 of their fellow bloggers within their blog post. Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
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?
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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.
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?
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What prizes do international photography contests offer?
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How do I choose which international contest to enter?
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