July Photography Contests
Muse by Dmitriy Rogozhkin
MONOCHROME AWARDS 2020
Deadline: July 5, 2020
Monochrome Photography Awards conducts an annual competition for professional and amateur photographers. Our mission is to celebrate monochrome visions and discover the most amazing photographers from around the world.
The winners of the Professional and Amateur categories will receive the titles: Monochrome Photographer of the Year and Monochrome Discovery of the Year along with cash prizes. We are open to all points of view, all levels of expertise, and all ideas of black and white photography.
The work of the first, second and third place winners (together with further entries that the judges feel are worthy of commendation) from both the professional and amateur categories will be published in the Monochrome Photography Awards annual book.
Website: https://monoawards.com
COLLEXART submission highlights
COLLEXART COLOR SENSE 2020
Deadline: July 5, 2020
As we consider work for inclusion in CollexArt, we are interested in the idea and concepts behind your work and its execution. Factors such as prior accomplishments, education, the creation date of the work are not relevant in our selection process.
CollexArt seeks artworks that express the artist’s ideas about color. In 1963, Josef Albers published the Interaction of Color which shared his thought process that colors are “governed by an internal and deceptive logic.” The artist’s approach to color is personal and intuitive. Through study and/or personal insight, artists have an inherent sense of the play of color in their work whether they are involved in abstract studies or using color to elicit associations.
Artists are asked to submit work that addresses the studied use of color, where color is a big part of the artist’s toolset and is what makes the work complete. Subject matter is open.
Nanna Heitmann. Ian Perry scholarship award winner
IAN PARRY SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Deadline: July 5, 2020
Ian Parry was a photojournalist who died while on assignment for The Sunday Times during the Romanian revolution in 1989. He was just 24 years of age. Aidan Sullivan, then picture editor, and Ian’s friends and family created the Ian Parry Scholarship in order to build something positive from such a tragic death. Each year we hold an international photographic competition for young photographers who are either attending a full-time photographic course or are under 24.
The Ian Parry Scholarship is divided into two categories: The Sunday Times Award for Achievement and The Canon Award for Potential.
The entry criteria for both is the same and the judges will make their decisions based on the individual merits of the entries. Entrants must submit a portfolio and a clear proposal of a project they would undertake if they won the scholarship.
Website: https://ianparry.org/scholarship/
FIIN 2020
Deadline: July 6, 2020
The Biodiversity Photography Contest has as main objective to promote the theme of biological natural heritage, namely the natural regions, the ecosystems, the habitats and the species of wild fauna and flora, through the selection and classification of photographs related to this theme. It also intends to promote nature photography and promote its growth and development, in addition to launching the debate and reflection of society on the need of knowing, promoting and conserving biodiversity.
The participation in the Contest is open to any Participant. The Jury of this competition consists of personalities of recognized merit in photography. Competition topics include Birds, Other Fauna, Flora and Fungi, and Landscape and Natural Habitats.
Elena Salai. Second Place winner 2019
WEATHER PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2020
Deadline: July 6, 2020
Now in its fifth year, The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) is calling on photographers of all ages and abilities to enter its annual photography competition, ‘Weather Photographer of the Year 2020’ and ‘Young Weather Photographer of the Year 2020’ in association with AccuWeather, a global weather and leading digital media company. This popular competition attracts entries from around the world and this year’s competition is particularly special as the Society celebrates its 170th Anniversary.
Weather is consistently on people’s minds because it impacts so much of our daily lives. It also lends itself fantastically to photography. In keeping with government and public health authority instructions, staying safe and preventing further spread during the Coronavirus pandemic is critical to staying healthy, and saving lives, and all instructions must be followed while taking part in the competition. Weather photos can be taken from the front doorstep, a window or the back garden and this year, for the first time, there is no date restriction on when photos are taken; so dig deep and scour your archives.
A highly respected panel of judges, including meteorologists, photographers and photo editors will look for images that combine photographic skill with meteorological observation. The competition is free to enter and there are no individual categories. Hashtags are actively encouraged and shortlisted entries will be put to a vote to discover the public’s favorite.
The Royal Meteorological Society Young Weather Photographer of the Year Award 2020 in association with AccuWeather (for photographers 17 and under only) aims to encourage and recognise the younger generation of weather photographers. In this category the judges will choose the image that impresses them most. And there is nothing preventing young photographers from entering the main competition too, as this competition has no age restriction.
Website: https://www.photocrowd.com/photo-competitions/photography-awards/wpoty-2020/
ARTBOX.PROJECT ZÜRICH 2.0
Deadline: July 8, 2020
The ARTBOX.PROJECT Zurich starts into the second round! The largest art project in our series will take place this year from 20 - 24 August 2020 during SWISSARTEXPO in the venerable SBB Event Hall at Zurich Main Station. With 80'000 visitors daily, the SBB Event Hall is one of the most visited places in Switzerland.
This year we can once again look forward to a varied exhibition of original artworks and digitally displayed pieces! With two brand-new 86" HD screens and other new technologies, we offer all participants an excellent presentation of their artworks. The 10 finalists will be able to show their original artworks at the art festival SWISSARTEXPO in Zurich and the 100 semi-finalists will receive a special presentation on two additional screens. ALL OTHER participants will be shown on our large 86" HD screens during the entire exhibition period.
As the ARTBOX in Zurich is strongly networked, we will be holding numerous exclusive events with strong purchasing power customers during the exhibition. Our sales team will actively promote the sale of your artwork! We do NOT take any commission on sold artworks!
MAINTENANCE PHOTO CONTEST 2020
Deadline: July 10, 2020
EFNMS, the European Federation of National Maintenance Societies, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2020. To celebrate this, EFNMS publishes a photobook, including 24 photos demonstrating the value of maintenance activities.
Pictures can be sent in before July 10th and should relate to one of the various themes in maintenance of physical assets (industrial plants, machines & equipment, building & facilities, infrastructure & grids, transportation, etc): Maintenance execution, Planning & preparation of maintenance, Technical inspection, Engineering & Design, Asset Management, Smart tools, Predictive Analytics & Maintenance 4.0 solutions.
The 24 pictures with the highest score are featured in the EFNMS photobook. The picture with the most points receives €800, the second best €400 and third place receives €200.
The scores for the pictures are based on points awarded by the jury of EFNMS and on the number of votes casted by the general public. The general public can vote on favourite pictures between July 11th and August 15th 2020. The popular votes count for 30% in the total score. The points of EFNMS jury count for 70%. The winners and selected pictures are announced on September 1st 2020.
Website: https://www.maintenance.photo
Brett Stanley. Spotlight Award 2019 Advertising winner
SPOTLIGHT AWARDS 2020
Deadline: July 15, 2020
Production Paradise promotes world class commercial photographers and creative services to advertising agencies, magazine publishers, brands and corporate clients.
Spotlight magazine by Production Paradise, focuses on the most sought after photographic talent shooting within designated advertising categories. With such an array of top talent and an immense reach to the advertising industry, Production Paradise is proud to launch its third annual Spotlight Photo Awards.
The contest has a prestigious panel of over 50 judges, all of whom are experts from advertising agencies, magazines and brands. There are over $30,000 worth of prizes in 15 categories and one photographer will win over $7,000 in prize value including $5000 cash. The contest is open to all commercial photographers from around the world.
Website: https://www.productionparadise.com/spotlight-awards
Chromatic Photo Awards Annual Book 2019
CHROMATIC PHOTO AWARDS 2020
Deadline: July 19, 2020
Spawned in an era where technology has revolutionized artistry and creativity, the annual Chromatic Awards 2019 is the perfect premier international platform for professionals and amateurs alike where discovery and promotion of new talented souls in color photography across all 20 categories are the very essence of the competition.
Participation in the Chromatic Awards is your one-way ticket to showcase your unlimited artistic potential and unique approach at color photography to audiences across the globe.
Equipped with 20 intricate categories in color photography, the annual Chromatic Awards 2020 will also give away 3 main awards for each category. In the same vein, all category winners and Honorable Mentions will receive downloadable badges and certificates of achievement.
This year’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners along with the Honorable Mentions handpicked by book editors from both the Professional and Amateur levels will likewise be published in our Chromatic Awards Annual Book.
Website: https://chromaticawards.com/
Mike Boynton. Pano Award Winner 2019
EPSON INTERNATIONAL PANO AWARDS 2020
Deadline: July 20, 2020
The 11th EPSON International Pano Awards is dedicated to the craft and art of panoramic photography, and is the world’s largest competition devoted to the genre.
Each year the top performing photographers are showcased in over 100 publications worldwide – and this year the prize pool value is a whopping US$40,000 – including $10,000 cash!
With a special thanks to ESPON Australia, there will also be an exhibition of winning and top scoring images to be held in Sydney in November.
Website: https://thepanoawards.com
VIEWBUG
VIEWBUG NATURE PHOTO CONTEST 2020
Deadline: July 22, 2020
For this contest we invite all photographers to share the beauty of our planet by showing off your best nature shots. From high mountain tops, plateaus and glaciers to oceans, rivers, and jungles; show how you capture nature in a creative and original way. You always keep the rights to your submissions.
One Grand Jury Winner will be showcased as a recommended photographer in the community and featured in our social media. A Canon 5D MK III body or Nikon D610 body, an exclusive Blog Featured Interview and 350 Reward Points.
Website: https://www.viewbug.com/contests/celebrating-nature-photo-contest-vol8
ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY PHOTO COMPETITION 2020
Deadline: July 24, 2020
The Royal Society of Biology annual photography competition invites amateurs to submit photographs on a particular theme.
Our changing world’ is the theme of the competition in 2020. Life on Earth is dynamic and we invite you to capture these transformations.
Your photograph could illustrate the changes which occur within nature, including metamorphosis and shifts from young to adult. You might wish to depict how habitats develop during ecological succession, how wildlife adapts, or the impacts humans have on nature. We also welcome entries that explore this theme at the cellular, genetic and molecular level, exploring how life can change at a variety of different scales.
Website: https://www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved/rsb-competitions/photography-competition
LUCIE PHOTO BOOK PRIZE 2020
Deadline: July 31, 2020
The Lucie Foundation is dedicated to celebrating all forms of photography, in print and online and is pleased to introduce the Lucie Photo Book Prize. This program is a juried competition open to a diversity of book submissions- from traditionally published to prototypes, hand-made books to zines. The awards are presented to photographers, editors, curators or publishers.
The Lucie Foundation is proud to offer two cash prizes to the top two finalists for their outstanding work – one Traditional $3,000 cash prize and one Independent $2,000 cash prize.
The Lucie Photo Book Prize will coincide with the Lucie Foundation’s programming in New York City this fall, which includes the prestigious 18th Annual Lucie Awards, the 6th annual Lucie Technical Awards and our sister-effort, the International Photography Awards Best of Show. The top finalists will have their work displayed in New York City in October 2020.
Website: https://www.luciephotobookprize.org/
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY GRANT 2020
Deadline: July 31, 2020
International Photography Grant is a non-profit initiative run by International Photography Magazine.
Our idea is to evoke artistic activities. Together, we create space to take creative initiatives and promote new trends in photography. We strive to inspire participants to improve their photographic skills and develop their vision. We believe that each participant has potential and talent waiting to be discovered.
International Photography Grant is a platform that allows you to gain experience and enter the world of professional photography. Artists have the opportunity to push their careers forward and be recognized by art galleries, curators, media, and cultural institutions from all over the world.
International Photography Grant awards $1000 to the applicant with the most inspirational photographic idea to support visual project of the artist.
This photo competition is open for submissions without any fees (first entry is free to submit) to support all photographers from every corner of the world.
In 2020 we present a new photography grant and we are looking for the best emerging photographers with all kinds of submissions. IPG: Talent of the Year 2020 photo contest delivers no limits on genre, subject, age or location. We only accept series of photographs which are built as a one consistent project.
Website: http://internationalphotogrant.com
Jaylord plaza. HUAWEI NEXT-IMAGE AWARD Category winner 2019
HUAWEI NEXT-IMAGE AWARD 2020
Deadline: July 31, 2020
The NEXT-IMAGE Awards embody Huawei's dedication to the craft and artistry of modern photography.
By equipping aspiring photographers with cutting-edge technology, Huawei hopes to provide the outlet for an outpouring of creative inspiration.
As an important part of Huawei's NEXT-IMAGE Plan, which started in 2017, the annual NEXT-IMAGE Awards is committed to inspiring mobile phone users worldwide to create a new visual culture. The "NEXT" in NEXT-IMAGE refers to the photographers using next generation tools to create and spread cutting-edge visual content. "IMAGE" refers to both static imagery as well as new forms of dynamic visual expression. HUAWEI proposed the "NEXT-IMAGE" concept not only to highlight the many years of innovation it has brought to the field of visual expression, but also to create a concept that represents a new growing school of photography.
The NEXT-IMAGE Awards embody Huawei's dedication to the craft and artistry of modern photography. By equipping aspiring photographers with cutting-edge technology, Huawei hopes to provide the outlet for an outpouring of creative inspiration.
Website: https://gallery.consumer.huawei.com/2020/index.html
