| Copyright | If you qualify as a category winner at Zermatt Utah, your work will be featured in our regular communications, on our website, in our calendars, promotions and in-house exhibitions. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 29 February 2016 |
| Entry fee | An overnight stay at lovely Zermatt Utah during the contest period. All contests get 50% off their stay with the following code: contestzermatt |
FinishedThis is an inspiring setting. Here in the heart of the Wasatch Range and the Utah Rockies. Wonderful subjects: People. Places. Flora. Fauna. Still life. Real life. We want the best of the best to come, to inspire us, and inspire our leisure visitors and our corporate customers with new ways of seeing and portraying this part of the world. You can bring Zermatt Utah to life in the form of inspired images and films, a showcase to the world.
Categories:
- PRETTY AS A PICTURE — ZERMATT UTAH AND ITS HOME VALLEY
- A SLICE OF LIFE — ZERMATT UTAH AND THE PEOPLE OF THE VALLEY
Prizes:
- $5000 Grand Prize
- $1,500 for 2 additional categories
Photographic and film entries must have been shot/produced during the contest period ie this project is about rewarding relevant, current work, not past performance
Image requirements: at least 5 megapixel.
Online submission of digital photographs via the website. There is no limit in the number of entries.
OFFICIAL 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?
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.