British Life Photography Awards
2 September 2017 Closed
Young Photographer: free up to 6 images; from £10 for one image
Open to all photographers, worldwide.
You grant BLPA and its sponsors and supporters a non-exclusive, irrevocable licence to reproduce, enlarge, publish or exhibit, on any media, the images for any purpose directly connected with the competition. Entrants retain the copyright to images submitted.
Entries must have been taken in the United Kingdom of Great Britain Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands.
Categories:
- Rural Life
- Street Life
- Urban Life
- Life at Work
- Brits on Holiday
- Portraiture
- British Weather
- Historic Britain
- Documentary Series & Photojournalist Award
- Young British Life Photographer
Prizes:
- The overall winner will receive
- X9 65” Television.
- A7RM2 Full Frame Camera.
- Zeiss FE 24-70 lens.
- Category winners will receive a Sony camera
- Winners and commended entrants will have their work on show at the Royal Albert Hall, Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar
Image requirements: between 300 and 1024 pixels along the longest side; No borders, watermarks or signatures; up to 4 Mb in file size. If shortlisted, users should aim to supply full-size image files in 8bit TIFF format, with a file size of at least 30Mb
Photographers may enter a maximum of 40 images across all categories. Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
Frequently asked questions — Photography exhibition contests
Who can enter photography exhibition contests?
Most exhibition contests welcome photographers with cohesive bodies of work—emerging to mid-career artists. Some prioritize thematic series or conceptual depth; review curatorial guidelines to ensure your project aligns with the venue's vision.
Are exhibition contests free to enter?
Few are free; most charge $15–$50 per submission, with portfolio or series entries priced higher. Entry fees and early-bird discounts are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do exhibition contests offer?
Prizes emphasize physical or virtual presentation: gallery exhibition slots, group show inclusion, catalog features, press coverage, or artist talks. Cash awards are less common but may range $1,000–$5,000 for top honors.
How do I choose which exhibition contest to enter?
Match your series to the venue's curatorial focus and research past exhibitions for aesthetic alignment. Verify technical specs (print size, framing, digital format), review shipping or installation requirements, and carefully assess rights clauses—some exhibitions request display or promotional usage rights.
