Photography contests are one of the many ways photographers come together to appreciate each other’s work of art and give the needed accolades to those who deserve it. In modern times, photographers take up these contests to even know where they stand in the industry; and also take home some tangible prizes.
Best photography contests
There are numerous and countless photo contests from which a photographer can choose to be a part of; however, what the board usually makes them better than the other in some ways. Here is a list of some of the best photography contests around today.
The Nikon Small World photography contest remains that contest that offers the highest chances of winning cash prizes; here everyone from 1st to 20th wins a particular amount between $3,000 to $400. The concept behind the photo contest is photomicrography; which entails the act of photographing through a light microscope. Entry to the contest is free and you do not even need a Nikon camera of a microscope to apply, just submit your stunning images and watch the magic happen.
The Monochrome Photography Awards gives recognition and appreciation to those photographers who have beautifully made their images in black and white. The process of getting registered for the contest costs $20 for professionals and $15 for amateurs. Also, the image to be submitted for review must be in black and white. The maximum amount that winners can receive as cash prizes is $2,000.
The Sony World Photography Award is a well-known photo contest across the globe. Photographers can enter the free contest from anywhere in the world; they can contest through any or all of the four categories which are: Professional, Open, Youth and also Student category. While there is about $25,000 prize money, it is not really prize money but rather an amount for making a purchase of gears.
This photography contest is meant for landscape photographers or photographers who have a good number of stunning landscape images in their own portfolio from which they can select from. The cost of entry is about $25 and there are many sections you can contest from; this implies that your chances of winning get higher when you have good images to tender to the boards. The cash prize goes for $5,000 alongside trophy and book.
Open photo contests
The year is still very new and fresh, do you intend to start out your year with prizes and winnings through photography contests? Here we have a list of some of the open photography contests at the moment, they are:
The ND Awards is a photography contest that has been around since 2014 and has since then been giving the needed support to photographers with stunning images in art, architecture, nature and the likes. With this contest, both professionals and amateurs can sign up for their befitting categories and earn cash prizes up to $2,500.
The international photography awards are like the best photography contest with the highest cash prizes today. With about 13 categories to choose from, both professionals and amateurs can take part in their different categories and win cash amounts ranging up to about $10,000. All the images gathered to be from winners are put together all in a very high-quality International Photography Awards book.
Just as the name suggests, this photo contest is basically to recognize and appreciate portraiture as a genre of photography. The contest requires high quality and well-conceived images within the portrait photography niche. The submitted images are hereby exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London from which a number of juries select which image is best. For all categories, winners can win up to $15,000.
This is one of the many photo contests that does not offer cash prizes to winners, rather, they get the recognition that can take their career beyond thoughts.
The IDFA Bertha Fund, formerly known as the Jan Vrijman Fund, supports documentary filmmakers in developing countries. Its goal is to stimulate local film cultures and to turn the creative documentary into a truly global film art. Application Deadlines: IBF Classic – Development: 10th December 2018, 10th June 2019 IBF Classic – Production & Post-production: 10th December … Read more
Call for submissions for the Uganda Press Photo Award for all photojournalists and photographers 2018. Application Deadline: 1st August, 2018 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Uganda To be taken at (country): Uganda Eligible Categories: Submissions can be entered in six categories: Daily Life: Images documenting the extraordinary in ordinary or throw a new perspective on everyday life. Environment: Images including pictures of … Read more
The UN Migration Agency (IOM) is inviting professional and emerging filmmakers to submit perception-changing films about the migrant experience for the second annual Global Migration Film Festival Application Deadline: 21st June 2018. Eligible Countries: 92 Selected Countries. See List below To Be Taken At (Country): Switzerland Festival Theme: The promise and challenge of migration, and the positive contributions migrants make … Read more
The Open Society Documentary Photography Project is soliciting submissions for a new joint exhibition and grant opportunity that engages with ideas of resistance and embraces the role and agency of artists themselves in shaping our societies. Application Deadline: 20th April 2018 Eligible Countries: All About the Award: The Open Society Documentary Photography Project is seeking photo-based artists … Read more
Do you dream of being a professional travel writer? Hidden in the rugged peaks and colorful cities of Argentina are thousands of stories to find and tell. We’re searching for 3 aspiring travel writers to delve into the history, culture and landscapes of Argentina to discover the essence of this unique land. Application Deadline: 28th … Read more
Wildlife Photographer of the Year calls on photographers worldwide to put nature in the frame. Whether you’re young, old, professional or amateur, we’d like to see work that raises awareness of the beauty and fragility of the natural world. Application Deadline: 14th December 2017 11.30 GMT. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: All To be taken at (country): London, UK … Read more
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