| Copyright | The submission remains the intellectual property of the contestant, and the Contest Sponsors and U.S. Government make no claim of copyright as to the work of any individual who enters the contest. Contestant specifically agrees to give the Contest Sponsors permission to use all content submitted for purposes of judging the contest. Finalists and/or winners will be required to grant Contest Sponsors, with proper attribution through whatever means they deem appropriate, a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub-licensable and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, and/or display the submission in any media formats and through any media channels in perpetuity in connection with the activities and operations of the contest. |
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| Eligibility | open to all 2022 Summer Work and Travel program participants who are residents of Turkey and who are working and traveling in the United States in compliance with their J-1 type visa |
| Finish | 14 October 2022 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedThe U.S. Mission in Turkey wants you to share your best 2022 Summer Work Travel (SWT) experiences this summer! Submit your photos by using the hashtag #SWTTurkey2022 when posting your photos on Instagram during your time in the U.S. The student with the best photo will win a grand prize!
The annual SWT Turkey Photo Contest provides current SWT participants from Turkey the chance to share their photos with the world and win cool prizes. Participating is super easy – just use #SWTTurkey2022 when posting your photos on Instagram while in the United States this summer.
The photo must be taken in the United States
There is no limit on photo submissions.
Image requirements: The submitted photos cannot be significantly retouched: nothing in the photo (people, animals, scenery, objects, etc.) may be altered, removed, augmented or rearranged. Cropping is permitted, as is modest darkening or lightening of parts of the image as per normal Instagram alterations via filters.
Judging criteria: composition, subject matter, and creativity.
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.