| Copyright | You will retain all rights to any photograph you submit, including ownership if applicable. If your image is selected as a winner in the competition, you grant Santa Fe Photographic Workshops a nonexclusive right, in perpetuity, to use, in connection with the current and any future Photo Contest, your images. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 3 June 2015 |
| Entry fee | $40 for 3 images ; $10 for each additional image over 3 |
FinishedWhether it’s a cross-town neighborhood you’ve yet to explore or the wilds of Easter Island, travel opens our eyes to the world around us. Through the lens, we experience different cultures and environments more deeply and perhaps understand our place in the world more fully.
Prizes:
- Workshops at Santa Fe Photographic Workshops
- photographic equipment and printing materials
- Inspirational Series DVDs
- magazine subscriptions
- gift certificates.
Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
Image requirements: 72 ppi resolution; 1,280 pixels on the longest side; sRGB or RGB color space (standard) with layers flattened; 8 bit mode; JPG format with compression at level 7 (at minimum); less than 3MB total size
Judging criteria: originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merit.
Judges:
- Dan Westergren, Director of Photography, National Geographic Travel
- Jim Richardson, Photographer, Regular Contributor to National Geographic Traveler magazine
- Margy Dudley, Owner, Open Shutter Gallery
- Reid Callanan, Director, Santa Fe Photographic Workshops
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.