| Copyright | Each candidate agrees, if he or she becomes the winner, to authorize the Prix Viviane Esders to use ten images of his or her work for the promotion of the Prix Viviane Esders worldwide and a period of three months from the date of the announcement of the winner, for communication purposes |
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| Eligibility | Open to European citizens, 60+ |
| Finish | 15 April 2022 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedA prize that rewards the career of a professional European photographer over 60 years old, who is independent and still active. As a major player in the world of photography, Viviane Esders is continuing her commitment by creating the eponymous prize.
Prize:
- A financial endowment of €60,000 offered by Viviane Esders
- Part of which will be devoted to the potential usefulness of the grant as detailed by the candidate in his or her note of intent
- A part reserved by the winner (€10 000) for the production of a book on his or her work
November 2022: Announcement of the winner and award ceremony of the Prix Viviane Esders
Enter a portfolio of forty images (with dates and titles or captions) summarising the photographic achievement (JPG format, each image file not exceeding two mega). The selection must be ac-companied by a short overall pre-sentation text and/or a short text per series of photographs
Online submission of digital images via the 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?
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Frequently asked questions — Art photography contests
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Who can enter international photography contests?
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