Featured Photo Contests

2014 Sony World Photography Awards

2014 Sony World Photography Awards

11/06/2013

The 2014 Sony World Photography Awards, organised by the World Photography Organisation, is now open for entry. Professional, amateur, youth and student photographers from across the world can enter their best work for free. Photographers will compete for a range of cash prizes and the latest digital imaging equipment from Sony. Overall winners will be [...]

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2013 IFES Photography Contest

2013 IFES Photography Contest

10/06/2013

IFES sponsors an annual photography contest to showcase photos of elections and democracy from around the world. The contest seeks photographs of individuals taking part in elections or other activities that demonstrate the value of democratic governance and civic engagement. This year, we are expanding our contest categories to call attention to important aspects of [...]

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Photochamp – Fun and rewarding photo competition

Photochamp – Fun and rewarding photo competition

10/05/2013

You will compete with around 10 other photos at each level, greatly increasing your chances to win generous bonuses and the grand prize. Our level system rewards talent and fresh ideas, regardless of your skill level.

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Water and Life: 2013 ICIMOD Digital Photo Contest

Water and Life: 2013 ICIMOD Digital Photo Contest

30/04/2013

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is organizing a Digital Photo Contest on the theme of ‘Water and Life’ to celebrate its 30th Anniversary. This contest also coincides with the United Nation’s International Year of Water Cooperation 2013. The photo contest aims to draw the attention of the public, policymakers and relevant stakeholders [...]

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013

13/01/2013

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition champions ethical wildlife photography, the faithful representation of the natural world, free from excessive digital adjustment, with honesty in all captioning, and with total regard for the welfare of the animals and their environment. Do not enter images of family pets or farm animals or cultivated plants. If [...]

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Cyprus International Digital Photo Competition 2013

Cyprus International Digital Photo Competition 2013

Organiser: The Cyprus Photographic Society (CPS) The Cyprus Photographic Society was founded in 1960 and in 1964 became a full member of the Federation Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP). CPS has established itself as a recognized artistic body with very active Branches in the main towns of Cyprus. General conditions of participation The competition is [...]

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EMERGENTES DST – The International Photography Award

EMERGENTES DST – The International Photography Award

The International Photography Award EMERGENTES DST is an initiative by Domingos da Silva Teixeira company, organized by the Festival Encontros da Imagem, with a prize money that will be granted to the best 2013 Contemporary Photography Portfolio. The Photography Prize Emergentes DST, will be awarded after the Portfolio Review which shall give photographers the opportunity [...]

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2014 Sony World Photography Awards

2014 Sony World Photography Awards

The 2014 Sony World Photography Awards, organised by the World Photography Organisation, is now open for entry. Professional, amateur, youth and student photographers from across the world can enter their best work for free. Photographers will compete for a range of cash prizes and the latest digital imaging equipment from Sony. Overall winners will be [...]

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Cuba Photo Contest 2013

Cuba Photo Contest 2013

HAVANA TIMES — After a great response in 2012, the time has come to begin our Cuba HT Photo Contest for the year 2013. This is the fifth contest, one for each year of HT. There are five categories and each carries with it a First Prize of US $75. There will also be two [...]

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The “IS THAT YOUR BEST SHOT” Photographic Competition

The “IS THAT YOUR BEST SHOT” Photographic Competition

The combination of a ubiquitous internet and sophisticated digital technology has created the perfect environment for the art of photography to prosper and grow in a way never before possible. You only have to visit one of the many quality photo sharing communities on the web to see the amazing results of this ‘perfect marriage’. [...]

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Nature

Smithsonian 2013 Photo Contest

Smithsonian 2013 Photo Contest

What are the hallmarks of a winning image in Smithsonian magazine’s photo contest? Technical quality, clarity and composition are all important, but so too is a flair for the unexpected and the ability to capture a picture-perfect moment. Over the past eleven years, our judges have seen over 290,000 photographs from more than 112 countries [...]

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Fujifilm Cameras Wildlife Photo Contest 2013

Fujifilm Cameras Wildlife Photo Contest 2013

The Contest photo theme is as follows “Wildlife Photography” The Judgment Criteria are: (1) Exposure – Image is properly exposed and all pertinent details are visible, (2) Focus – Images must be in focus, focal point should be placed on the subject, effective use of shallow depth of field, artistic quality of the out of [...]

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Photo Shoot Awards Oceans 2013

Photo Shoot Awards Oceans 2013

For its second online photography competition, Photo Shoot Awards offers you the opportunity to submit photos which either portray the scandalous destruction of Earth’s greatest untamed resource: our oceans, or which celebrate their inherent beauty and freedom. Contrasting images of desolation and beauty will convey powerful emotions. Prizes: First Place Winner OCEANS 2013 Award Second [...]

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IMS Photography Contest 2013

IMS Photography Contest 2013

Where there is light, there must be shadow. Send us your picture on which the mountain is the protagonist of the interaction between light and shade. Capture a breathtaking moment with your camera: whether a special composition of light and colours or impressive mountain landscapes, rocks and peaks pervaded by shadows. Show us through your [...]

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“Our Landscape: The Trees” Photo Contest

“Our Landscape: The Trees” Photo Contest

Our landscape is not complete without trees. Whether urban, suburban or rural, trees are the integral part of nature of this planet. They are sometimes taken for granted, and sometimes they are revered with awe. We cannot exist without trees. TBM invites you to submit images depicting the beauty, reverence and importance of this botanical [...]

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Misc

Faith Through A Lens Photography Competition 2013

Faith Through A Lens Photography Competition 2013

We are looking to find the amateur photographer that best captures the essence of faith and the community. We are inviting entries from across the UK and giving entrants the chance to take home not only an array of great prizes for themselves but also to donate a superb package of photography / audio visual [...]

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Summer Days – Photography Competition

Summer Days – Photography Competition

A beautiful summer afternoon inspires poetry, lyrics and above all photography. Capturing that perfect moment on a camera is a great way of expressing how you are feeling at that particular moment in time. Why not share those beautiful moments with Printerpix in a photography competition. Whether you are a novice at photography or a [...]

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Beach snap competition

Beach snap competition

This competition is looking for the best beach snaps out there. Florida 4 Less, one of the UK’s leading holiday providers to Florida have opened this competition for professional and amateur photographers and anyone else who has a passion for photography – Entrants can win photography equipment worth over £300 including a brand new Olympus [...]

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Water and Life: 2013 ICIMOD Digital Photo Contest

Water and Life: 2013 ICIMOD Digital Photo Contest

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is organizing a Digital Photo Contest on the theme of ‘Water and Life’ to celebrate its 30th Anniversary. This contest also coincides with the United Nation’s International Year of Water Cooperation 2013. The photo contest aims to draw the attention of the public, policymakers and relevant stakeholders [...]

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The Light Photo Contest

The Light Photo Contest

The 2013 photo contest will open April 14, 2013 at 9:00 am and close May 10, 2013 at 11:59:00 pm. By submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to all requirements and conditions set out in the Official Contest Rules and Entrant Release below. This is a skill-based contest and chance plays no part in the [...]

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Travel

“A JOURNEY” Photography Award

“A JOURNEY” Photography Award

Life Framer is a monthly photography award and curated exhibition for the present day. It’s a platform designed to source creative work and showcase outstanding photography. Our aim is to bring exposure to talented photographers from all over the world: your talent, your vision, your life. Theme The June competition theme is “A Journey”. Possible [...]

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WEXAS Travel Photography Competition 2013

WEXAS Travel Photography Competition 2013

Welcome to the WEXAS Travel Photography Competition, supported by The Royal Photographic Society. We look forward to seeing your entries across the three categories, starting with People and Culture, open until 30th June 2013. Eligibility Amateur international Entry Fee Free Image Specifications Upload images under 10 MB Deadline 31st December 2013 Prizes 2 tickets on [...]

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Travel Photography Scholarship 2013

Travel Photography Scholarship 2013

WorldNomads.com and National Geographic Channel are giving one aspiring photographer the opportunity to accompany renowned wildlife and natural history photographer, Jason Edwards, on assignment in Greenland. Prizes for the winner (Total prize value is approximately AU$10,000): A 10-day bespoke trip to Greenland with Visit Greenland and Destination Arctic Circle. Round-trip airfare from your country of [...]

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Travel photography contest: Win a Samsung digital camera!

Travel photography contest: Win a Samsung digital camera!

Travelbite has an extra-special competition for all those budding travel photographers out there. Put your talents to the test and you could bag yourself a Samsung SMART compact digital camera! HOW TO ENTER: In order to cheer us all up this February, our chosen theme is COLOUR: a beautiful sunset, a striking animal, colourful costumes [...]

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Highlife Photo Contest 2013

Highlife Photo Contest 2013

Connecting to a destination is what InterContinental is all about. They share their knowledge, so guests discover what is special about the places they visit. Could you capture a destination’s secrets? Show us why it’s unique? Over the next six months, we are giving you the chance to win a five-night stay at an InterContinental [...]

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People

2013 IFES Photography Contest

2013 IFES Photography Contest

IFES sponsors an annual photography contest to showcase photos of elections and democracy from around the world. The contest seeks photographs of individuals taking part in elections or other activities that demonstrate the value of democratic governance and civic engagement. This year, we are expanding our contest categories to call attention to important aspects of [...]

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Frame My Proudest Moment Contest 2013

Frame My Proudest Moment Contest 2013

To enter this contest, submit a photo that best portrays a proud lifetime moment and showcases the emotion behind this milestone event. Tell us why this moment is so special! Eligibility: Open to all legal US Residents Entry Fee: Free to Enter Image Specifications: Please submit a high resolution .JPG or .PNG file (1600 x [...]

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2013 National Environmental Education Week Photo Contest

2013 National Environmental Education Week Photo Contest

Do you have an inspiring photo of how you and your school or organization is engaging students in environmental education? EE Week invites you to upload your photos, including those from digital cameras, camera phones and social media sites like Instagram to the EE Week Photo Contest. Your photo can depict activities either inside or [...]

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Life Framer – May competition theme is “A human touch”

Life Framer – May competition theme is “A human touch”

Life Framer is a monthly photography award and curated exhibition for the present day. It’s a platform designed to source creative work and showcase outstanding photography. Our aim is to bring exposure to talented photographers from all over the world: your talent, your vision, your life. Every month we make a call to arms to [...]

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Home, my PLace in the World Photography Award 2013

Home, my PLace in the World Photography Award 2013

The concept of ‘home’ or ‘homeland’ takes on a whole new meaning. Whilst in the past homeland was represented by one’s place of birth, now it is the place where one feels most at home. From this perspective, ‘political’ barriers between states lose their meaning with everyone becoming citizen of the world. Submissions for this [...]

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Portrait

Fremantle International Portrait Prize 2013

Fremantle International Portrait Prize 2013

Around 100 short-listed images are then exhibited as prints in the Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery, Fremantle, followed by an Exhibition Opening event in August 2013 at which the winners are announced. By participating in the FiPP you can help vital work in the prevention and treatment of arthritis which occurs across all age groups, [...]

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The 4th Perfect Portraits Photo Contest

The 4th Perfect Portraits Photo Contest

Back for its fourth year running, the Perfect Portraits Photo Contest is your time to show off all those beautiful portraits that you are hiding in your portfolio. Just because you nab the first place spot doesn’t mean you have to miss out either, as there are also a whole host of awesome prizes for [...]

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Lens Culture Student Photography Awards 2013

Lens Culture Student Photography Awards 2013

These awards are open to all students and recent photography school graduates, worldwide. We aim to discover and promote talented, emerging photographers who have dedicated themselves to completing a formal education in pursuit of their careers. Deadline for Submissions: April 15, 2013 7 Categories: • Fine Art • Documentary • Conceptual • Fashion • Photojournalism [...]

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Am I Invisible? A Portrait of New York City Bicyclists

Am I Invisible? A Portrait of New York City Bicyclists

“Am I Invisible? A Portrait of New York Bicyclists” is an open call for photographs and photography-based art that capture the style and diversity of New York City’s distinctive bicycling community. A portion of the entry fee will be donated to Transportation Alternatives, New York City’s leading transportation advocacy organization. Eligibility: Anyone can enter Entry [...]

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Alter Ego

Alter Ego

Self-portraiture is often used to explore and manipulate identity. There is a performative aspect to this genre. By turning the camera on oneself the photographer is brought out from behind their lens, and able to choose how they would like to the world to see them. The photographer invites judgment and critique on not only [...]

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Street

Urban Photographer Of The Year Competition 2013

Urban Photographer Of The Year Competition 2013

World’s Largest Annual Urban Photography Competition Offers Luxury Photo Safari Prize for Best Image Depicting ‘Cities at Work’ The search for this year’s coveted CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year prize was launched today. The competition, which was established in 2007 by CBRE, the world’s largest property advisor, is open to photographers worldwide and last [...]

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URBAN 2013 Photo Contest

URBAN 2013 Photo Contest

Now in its fourth edition, URBAN has as its main theme daily life in the city, which is seen through street photography: real, instant images, that capture moments, people, faces, streets, buildings and other elements capable of telling stories woven into the urban fabric. The star of the show: the City. To take part, just [...]

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Fotoura International Street Photography Awards 2013

Fotoura International Street Photography Awards 2013

THE BEST STREET PHOTOGRAPHY FROM AROUND THE WORLD After the success of the International Street Photography Awards in 2011 and 2012, we are pleased to announce that the Awards will return for a third year running in 2013. The format will be similar to the previous two years, but the Awards are now organised by [...]

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Urban Picnic Street Photography

Urban Picnic Street Photography

A community for photographers to publish, collect and share street photographs. Start your free street photography collection now by posting here. Submit your best work to the 2013 photography competition and potentially win £1000. The best entries will also be printed, framed and exhibited with Urban Picnic Photographic Gallery. The Urban Picnic Street Photography website [...]

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Trees in the city Photo Contest

Trees in the city Photo Contest

By creating this new photo contest, Tree-Nation wants to show the relation among trees and cities. Share with our community the beauty of trees oxygenating and coloring the cities! Eligibility: Judged Entry Fee: No Prizes:The winners will be awarded with: 1st prize: Baobab, 2nd prize: Ziziphus Mauritiana, and 3rd price: Moringa Oleifera Image Specifications: Minimum: [...]

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Documentary

Shining a Light International Photo Contest

Shining a Light International Photo Contest

The Muhammad Ali Center, Generation Ali, and MensWork Inc. announce the 2013 First Annual “Shining a Light” International Photo Contest. The goal of this year’s competition is to showcase the global and systemic problem of violence against women and to highlight the actions individuals and organizations are currently taking to combat this issue. In addition, [...]

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Award for the Emerging Photojournalist

Award for the Emerging Photojournalist

Award for the Emerging Photojournalist now open for submissions PROOF: Media for Social Justice knows that emerging photojournalists want to do meaningful projects related to human rights and social justice issues but oftentimes do not have the funds or connections to do so. For this reason, we’re offering an award to help an emerging photojournalist [...]

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The Vienna International Photo Awards 2013

The Vienna International Photo Awards 2013

The Vienna International Photo Awards, or VIPA for short, mission is to draw more attention to documentary photography in Austria and worldwide. Ever since we have established the first edition, VIPA has become one of the leading documentary photography contests. We wanted VIPA to be different as we focus on a niche between press and [...]

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Humanity Photo Awards 2013

Humanity Photo Awards 2013

We call upon responsible photographers who respect life and love to take their cameras, in the form of special photo series: 1. to explore and rescue the endangered folk cultures of worldwide nationalities by means of photography; 2. to profoundly record the changes and evolution of various folk cultures in a genuine and vivid form; [...]

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The Vienna International Photo Awards

The Vienna International Photo Awards

The Vienna International Photo Awards, or VIPA for short, mission is to draw more attention to documentary photography in Austria and worldwide. Ever since we have established the first edition, VIPA has become one of the leading documentary photography contests. We wanted VIPA to be different as we focus on a niche between press and [...]

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Black and White

B & W Magazine Photo Contest

B & W Magazine Photo Contest

2014 BLACK & WHITE SINGLE IMAGE CONTEST ENTRY INFO SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED FROM 01/01/13 TO 06/30/13 NEW SPOTLIGHT AWARDS: A best photograph will be chosen from each category and will be featured in a regular issue of Black & White with a short bio of the photographer and background information on the shot. CONTEST AWARDS: More [...]

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International Call for Entries: “Black and White 2013″

International Call for Entries: “Black and White 2013″

THEME All Black and White imagery is eligible for submission. This includes alternative process, traditional, digital, and toned black and white images. All subjects are welcome. Entry fee: $35for the first three images; additional images for $10 each. Entry deadline: 24 April 2013 JURORS Elizabeth Corden and Jan Potts of Corden|Potts Gallery. The Corden|Potts Gallery [...]

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2013 Black & White Spider Awards

2013 Black & White Spider Awards

We encourage classic styles, new creative ideas and photographers who are driven by their artistic eye and a desire to excel in this classic art form. Sections: Professional Amateur Categories: Abstract Advertising (Professional only) Architectural Fashion Fine Art Nature Nude People Photojournalism Portrait Silhouette Sport Still Life Wildlife Entry deadline: 22 February 2013 Awards: Black [...]

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Monochrome Photography Contest

Monochrome Photography Contest

Are you passionate about seeing the world in single hue? If so, then prove it with your interpretive and subtle monochromes. Desitara.com, the world’s leading talent hunt portal has come up with an online photo competition to encourage all amateur and skillful photographers. Take your photography to the next level by capturing the essence with [...]

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2012 The Zebra Photo Awards

2012 The Zebra Photo Awards

Black and white photography is as simple as it is complex, carefully weaving streaks of light into the black-unknown, giving rise to lines, shapes, textures, emotions and stories. TZIPAC is proud to celebrate this magic of black and white photography with The Zebra Award 2012 . With US$5000 worth of grand prizes and our custom-made [...]

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Sport

Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2013

Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2013

Red Bull Illume is the world’s premier international photography competition dedicated to the world of action and adventure sports. Its purpose is to showcase the most exciting and creative action sports photography on the planet as art and bring the public into the world of action sports. The Image Quest 2013 is the 3rd edition [...]

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Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2013

Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2013

Red Bull Illume is the world’s premier international photography competition dedicated to the world of action and adventure sports. Its purpose is to showcase the most exciting and creative action sports photography on the planet as art and bring the public into the world of action sports. The Image Quest 2013 will be the 3rd [...]

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Spirit of the Games – Photographic Competition

Spirit of the Games – Photographic Competition

To celebrate the 2012 Olympics, Sigma UK has teamed up with Sigma User and are holding a ‘Spirit of the Games’ online photographic competition. It’s free to enter and has some big prizes! Not only that, but we’re inviting you to help us with the judging! The Spirit of the Games competition is all about [...]

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Celebrate it, Commemorate it, Frame it!

Celebrate it, Commemorate it, Frame it!

Celebrate it, Commemorate it, Frame it! Sports Photo Contest 2012 Send us the best picture of you displaying “true celebration of a sport.” It might be an image scoring the big goal, hitting the game winner, or sealing the victory for your team. Submit a celebratory sports photo for your chance to win a $500 [...]

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Bicycles! Photography Contest

Bicycles! Photography Contest

Submit your best bicycle pictures and upon contest closing, we’ll donate proceeds to the amazing organization, “88Bikes.” With your help this contest will be able to provide children in a developing country a reliable mode of transportation. The contest will close and will open to voting on July 18th, 2012. Top voted image wins $85. [...]

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Architecture

CHROMOTECTURE – Architectural Photography Competition

CHROMOTECTURE – Architectural Photography Competition

Homemade Dessert is excited to invite you once more to participate in our architectural photography competitions. This time we would like you to think about COLOR in architecture. Color has a tremendous influence on human emotions. As Picasso once said, colors, like features, follow the changes of emotions. Although, and while perception of color is [...]

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Arch-Photography Competition – EDITED ARCHITECTURES

Arch-Photography Competition – EDITED ARCHITECTURES

Homemade Dessert invites you to think critically about a space that has been re-purposed, the architecture or environment transformed from its original function to accommodate a new set of programmes or uses. Even the most successful of spaces can be subject to change over time, in relation to advancements in technologies, or evolving political, social [...]

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Erotic Architecture Photography Competition

Erotic Architecture Photography Competition

Introduction Erotic and Architecture are not two words often used together. That does not mean they should not be, so we welcome you to change your usual perception of space and look around yourself to find buildings, constructions, bridges and other places and spaces that arose erotic associations. By Erotic Architecture we don’t mean only [...]

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The Urban Landscape

The Urban Landscape

TeraBella Media is sponsoring “The Urban Landscape” competition. Enter for a chance to win a $500.00 award. Skyscrapers and other buildings of steel, concrete and glass dominate the landscape of today’s cities. They are monuments to the skills and talents of the architects of the modern world. The landscape of a city is about the [...]

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TeraBella Media Presents: “The Urban Landscape”

TeraBella Media Presents: “The Urban Landscape”

Description: TeraBella Media is sponsoring “The Urban Landscape” competition. Enter for a chance to win a $500.00 award. Skyscrapers and other buildings of steel, concrete and glass dominate the landscape of today’s cities. They are monuments to the skills and talents of the architects of the modern world. The landscape of a city is about [...]

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Mobile

The GoPix Awards

The GoPix Awards

Photographic art is no longer confined to those who splurge on big, fancy and expensive cameras and equipments. Now, the power of creation lies in everyone’s hands, limited only by the imagination. Mobile phones and tablets are unprecedented tools to capture and create artwork anywhere anytime. The fleeting moment is just a click away. The [...]

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Mobile Photo Awards 2013 Winners announced

Mobile Photo Awards 2013 Winners announced

The winners of the Mobile Photo Awards 2013 have been selected, There are 18 categories in which photographers could submit their work and the winner and first runner up in each category will have their photos printed and framed for the MPA gallery tour. All honourable mentions will be on display at the MPA premier [...]

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PicYourCity Mobile Photo Contest

PicYourCity Mobile Photo Contest

Social Media Week has grown at an incredible rate over the past four years, hosting conferences in more than 26 cities around the world. In honor of the global nature of SMW, for September SMW12, we launched Instagram Your City, an online competition asking you to show us our host cities through your eyes. More [...]

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Tribegram Photo Competition

Tribegram Photo Competition

How to enter the awards competition? The competition for the Tribegram Mobile Photography Awards will be held from September 24th through October 19th. The challenge will be held in six categories. Landscapes, Street, Asbtract, Black and White, Selective Color : Sponsored by ColorStrokes (MacPhun Software), Portrait. Winners will get to be rewarded by our sponsors, [...]

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Mobile Photography Awards

Mobile Photography Awards

The Mobile Photo Awards have announced that the second annual awards are now open for submissions through December 15, 2012. The world’s largest exhibited open call for entries/competition is also pleased to note that a Grand Prize of $3,000 will be awarded to the MPA Photographer of the Year, making the MPA award the biggest [...]

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