Be The Next HIP Photographer 2015

This summer be part of our one-week photography contest and compete to become the next HIP Hotels Photographer.

HOW?

Go to bethenext.hiphotels.com, select the images that best represent your photography style and submit them via our online form, including all details required.

WHAT?

10 promising photographers will be selected for each of the three chosen cities by our judges to undertake an amazing photo-shooting week, shooting 20 awesome hotels in either London, Paris or New York.

You’ll just have to think about the flight; we’ll take care of your stay (accommodation, food and local transport).

At the end of the photo shoot of all three cities, the most talented photographers will be selected by our judges to win a Photography Bootcamp with our founder, the award-winning photographer Herbert Ypma. And at the end of it, the most gifted ones may also have the chance to receive a job opportunity as a HIP Hotels Photographer.

WHERE?

London, Paris and New York. WHEN?

The Paris photo shoot will be held during the first week of August 2015. As soon as a date is chosen for London and New York, the photographers selected to participate in the contest for these two cities will be informed.

You don’t need to be a professional photographer to participate and you can come from all over the world.

Please visit our website bethenext.hiphotels.com for further information.

Eligibility – Worldwide

Entry Fee – Free to Enter

Prizes

– A Photography Bootcamp with the HIP Hotels founder, the award-winning photographer Herbert Ypma

– The chance to receive a job opportunity as a HIP Hotels Photographer

Limit of Entry – One entry per person

Deadline – 06/25/2015

Details click here http://bethenext.hiphotels.com/

ULI Northwest Photo Contest 2015

As urban populations evolve, questions of access become critical to everyone. Mobility, affordability, technological bandwidth and natural resource capacity are just some of the main issues facing the public realm. At the core are profound and daunting questions about cities … for whom and for what is a city, and how do we get there sustainably?

You are invited to address these concepts through a photo essay consisting of (2) to (4) images and a written statement of up to (300) words. The photo essay should aim to address the theme while answering the following question:

Question:

What critical issues of access face our urban communities, and how are cities and neighborhoods overcoming challenges of access in creative ways?

Eligibility: Open to all photographers, worldwide, 18+

Entry Fee: Free

Prizes:

1. One first-place winner will receive a cash prize of USD $500.
2. One second-place winner will receive a cash prize of USD $250.
3. One third-place winner will receive a cash prize of USD $100.

The winners will be announced at the ULI Northwest YLG Conference in Seattle, Washington on July 24, 2015.

Limit entry per person. Online submission of digital photographs via the website.

Image requirements: at least 2MB and no larger than 3MB in JPEG format. Images should be in the RGB color model and a minimum of 300 dpi (8’’ X 10’’).

Copyright: At no stage of this competition, or subsequent to it, shall (ULI Northwest), or any of the competition sponsors, lay any claim whatsoever to the ownership of copyright or other intellectual property rights in the images entered into the competition, except as otherwise expressly provided herein . Where images are used, other than in the usage agreement in the conditions of entry, (ULI Northwest) will print a credit to the photographer.

Deadline: 8 July 2015

Details click here http://uliphotocontest.org/

Embracing Our Differences Photography Award 2015

Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, artists can enlighten, educate and effect change around the world. Embracing Our Differences invites you to participate in creating a world where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated. Become a part of this exciting change through your visual art submission to the annual Embracing Our Differences juried competition.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Who may enter?

Artists, professionals, amateurs, students – everyone can participate. National and international submissions are welcome.

2. What is the theme?

Final selections will be chosen based on artistic excellence and originality in reflection of our theme “enriching lives through diversity.” This may include, by way of suggestion only, any one or more of the following: appearance, racial differences, physical or mental impairment, language, religious or cultural differences, environmental stewardship, social economic status, sexual orientation or identity, positive attitude, inclusiveness, self-acceptance, taunting and bullying, confrontation, human rights and equality, understanding and kindness, empowerment or any other topic which you believe furthers the theme of “enriching lives through diversity.” DO NOT FEEL LIMITED BY THESE SUGGESTIONS - BE CREATIVE. We strongly encourage new and fresh interpretations of our theme.

3. What are the cash awards?

A total of $3,000 (US) will be presented in the form of three separate awards - $1,000 each for “Best-in-Show Adult;” “Best-in-Show Student;” and the “People’s Choice.” Both “Best-in-Show” awards will be granted by a three-judge panel of art professionals. The “People’s Choice” award will be determined by visitors to the exhibits.

4. What are the selecton criteria?

All submissions must be an original concept and execution and not a copy or reproduction of the work of another. Final selections for inclusion in the exhibit will be made by a three-judge panel of professional artists, curators and art professionals based on artistic excellence and originality in reflection of our theme “enriching lives through diversity.” Judges will also consider:

* How effective the art will read when enlarged to billboard size (16 feet (4.9 m) wide by 12.5 feet (3.8 m) high) and displayed outdoors.

* Is the theme clear and easily understood?

* Does the art explore the theme in an unusual or previously unexplored manner?

* Will the art and its message prompt discussion?

Entry fee : FREE

Deadline : 04 January 2016

Details click here http://www.embracingourdifferences.org/call-for-artists.html

Talenthouse Art Works 2015 : Local Heroes

TOMS invites photographers and photojournalists from around the world to submit images that capture the stories of people who make a difference and local heroes creating a positive change within their communities.

Photographers may submit up to five images that tell the story of these individuals. Be sure to also include a written description about your work.

This is your chance to give these people who make a difference, a voice. Help share their captivating stories through your photography today!

Submit By: June 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Open Review Starts: June 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Selection Period Starts: July 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Artists Selected: July 16, 2015

All times are in Pacific Daylight Time. Details check here https://www.talenthouse.com/i/photograph-for-toms?ref=KRthomreut

The IMS Photo Contest 2015

The motto of 2015 is “Mountain.Faces”

Mountains all over the world are telling stories about climbers, conquering steep walls, alpinists undergoing harsh conditions, mountain people living between brusque rock formations, fighting on daily base against mother nature’s forces and animals adopting to almost unreal situations. Not only faces of mountaineers, climbers and mountain people, affected by pain and exhaustion for the “summit victory”, tell stories about mountains, but also tears of joy when reaching the top.

The IMS Photo Contest 2015 with the motto “Mountain.Faces” aims to get pictures, representing individual perspectives of the mountain, with all its facets and his conquerors and inhabitants. Show us with your picture, the mountain faces, no matter if they are made of rocks, made of flesh and blood or of fur. At the end all what counts is the uniqueness of the moment, captured for the eternity.

Show us through your camera lens the fascination and beauty of nature and win the KIKU Photo Award (up to 6.600 €) or the DJI Aerial Photo Award (Phantom 3 Advanced).

Eligibility : worldwide

Entry fee : free

Deadline : 31 July 2015

Details check here http://www.imsphotocontest.com/

HAPPINESS : HIPA AWARDS 2015-2016

This year’s main theme for the Award is "happiness" – the main pursuit of all humanity.

We continue with our tradition of encouraging innovative photographers to let go of any inhibitions and let their creativity freely guide their lenses to capture whatever goes in their minds. We strongly believe that artists and innovators should have the liberty to express themselves in their distinctive and individual manners.

Eligibility : worldwide

Entry fee : free

Deadline : 31 December 2015

Detials check here http://www.hipa.ae/en/happiness-2015-2016/categories

Love Captured, eHarmony UK 2015

The competition offers a prize of £1,000 to the photo that best captures the concept of love. Photographers were asked to showcase the thousands of little love stories taking place around us every day; with entrants capturing these moments using an array of photography; from abstracts to popular portraiture; from macro shots to breathtaking landscapes.

Competition judge and eHarmony.co.uk Managing Director, Romain Bertrand said: “They say a picture paints a thousand words, and the range of quality photos submitted so far for this year’s competition speaks volumes about what love means to people in the UK. With just over a week left to win the grand prize of £1,000, and the chance for your entry to form part of a permanent artwork revealing what the nation holds dear to its heart, we want people to get online and upload their entries today.”

Eligibility 18+

Entry Fee Free

Prizes £1000 for prize winner, all entries receive chance to be featured and displayed as part of photo mosaic by a renowned artist.

Limit of Entry n/a

Deadline : 15 May 2015

Details chcek here http://lovecaptured.eharmony.co.uk

Canon New Cosmos of Photography 2015

The New Cosmos of Photography support photographers’attempts to create still images or videos/movies or a fusion of the two, that go beyond previous photographic concepts and genres. We regard still images and videos/movies to be continuous and consecutive. We are hoping for brand-new video works that no one has ever seen before.

Therefore, we encourage entries of works that provide a glimpse of tomorrow’s photography and open up new scenes for photography and art.

Eligibility : Worldwide

Entry fee  : Free

Entry Application Period:
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 – Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Applications will be accepted until 23:59 on the final day.

Submission Period for Entries:
Submitting a physical entry by postal mail or courier
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 – Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Submissions postmarked or given to a courier on or before the final day will be accepted.

Submitting a digital entry online:
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 – Wednesday, June 10, 2015 23:59

Details check here http://www.canon.com/scsa/newcosmos/competition/index.html

EPSON International Pano Awards 2015

The sixth Epson International Pano Awards is dedicated to the art of panoramic photography. Advances in digital photography and editing software has resulted in a surge in the popularity of image stitching, especially in the panoramic format. Panoramic film photography also remains alive and well.

The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography.

Eligibility : Worldwide

Entry fee  : USD$20

Prizes       : Total prize worth over $50,000USD, including $20,000 cash

Deadline :  26 July 2015

Details check here https://thepanoawards.com/