| Copyright | YOU WILL RETAIN COPYRIGHT TO SUBMITTED PHOTOS. By submitting an entry, you will not grant the Organisers the right to use or sell your photo, except for promotional and exhibition purposes as noted below. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide, 18+ |
| Finish | 20 April 2016 |
| Entry fee | From $10 for one image; $60 for a series of 3-9 images |
FinishedPrizes:
- Best Street Photograph
- 1st Prize: $1000, a feature story about you and your winning photo in APF magazine, a subscription to APF Magazine, one copy of the StreetFoto San Francisco 2016 book, and international recognition.
- 2nd and 3rd Prizes: A subscription to APF Magazine, one copy of the StreetFoto San Francisco 2016 book and international recognition.
- Best Street Photograph Series (a series of 3 to 9 street photographs that share a common theme or narrative)
- 1st Prize: $750, a feature story about you and your winning photo in APF magazine, a subscription to APF Magazine, one copy of the StreetFoto San Francisco 2016 book, and international recognition.
- 2nd and 3rd Prizes: A subscription to APF Magazine, one copy of the StreetFoto San Francisco 2016 book and international recognition.
- Best Mobile Street Photograph
- 1st Prize: $500, a feature story about you and your winning photo in APF magazine, a subscription to APF Magazine, one copy of the StreetFoto San Francisco 2016 book, and international recognition.
- 2nd and 3rd Prizes: A subscription to APF Magazine, one copy of the StreetFoto San Francisco 2016 book and international recognition.
Image requirements: Entries may not be heavily “photoshopped” or digitally manipulated beyond commonly accepted darkroom techniques. Allowable adjustments include things like modest cropping, adjusting exposure, contrast, and saturation, noise reduction, and conversion from color to black and white. Disallowed manipulations would include moving, adding, or subtracting elements of of an image to create a scene that did not exist at the time the photograph was made. No watermarks, borders or signatures. JPG format; Contest finalists will be asked to send a high resolution jpg. file (250-300dpi) of any image chosen as a finalist.
There is no limit to the number of photos an entrant may submit. Online submission of digital photographs via the 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.