| 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 to use your image for promotion of this contest. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide, 18+ |
| Finish | 1 June 2016 |
| Entry fee | $40 for first 3 images; $10 for each additional image |
FinishedTheme: Home
A room, a house, a city, a forest, a beach, a person, a feeling. HOME. From where we grew up to where we currently live to where we left our proverbial heart, home often means the place or places to which we feel most strongly connected. Through the lens, we capture the love, the sanctuary, the comfort and the chaos we experience in and around our homes. Our HOME contest is your opportunity to share—in color or in black-and-white, using tools that range from digital and film cameras to alternative processes, to iPhones— the places, people, pets, landscapes, objects, and textures that create your definition of home.
Prizes:
- Grand Prize
- A Santa Fe Photographic Workshops workshop of your choice
- NEC Color Critical Wide Gamut Desktop Monitor with SpectraViewII
- Nikon COOLPIX S9900 Camera
- Texas Photographic Society Friend Level Membership
- Think Tank Photo’s Retrospective 7s camera bag
- B&H $100 Gift Certificate
- SanDisk Extreme 32GB USB 3.0 thumb drive
- Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper 8.5 x 11″, 25 sheet box
- Santa Fe Workshops Exclusive Inspirational Series DVD gift set
- Second Prize
- Santa Fe Photographic Workshops $500 gift certificate
- Chimera Maxi Bank softbox
- B&H $100 Gift Certificate
- SanDisk Extreme 32GB USB 3.0 thumb drive
- Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper 8.5 x 11″, 25 sheet box
- Santa Fe Workshops Exclusive Inspirational Series DVD gift set
- Third Prize
- Santa Fe Photographic Workshops $250 gift certificate
- Center Supporting Level Membership
- B&H $100 Gift Certificate
- SanDisk Extreme 32GB USB 3.0 thumb drive
- Santa Fe Workshops Exclusive Inspirational Series DVD gift set
Winners will be selected on or about June 15, 2016.
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
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.