Photography Contest
Feature Shoot Emerging Photography Awards 2024
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All photographers not currently represented by a gallery or photographers' agent are invited to apply.Entry Fees |
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Feature Shoot The Feature Shoot Emerging Photography Awards are back, and we’re thrilled to announce that this year, thanks to our generous sponsors MPB, we are waiving the entry fee so that everyone, regardless of location or financial status, is able to submit a photographic series for consideration.
Over the years, The Emerging Photography Awards has helped launch the careers of dozens of photographers worldwide. We are excited to introduce the next fifteen winning photographers to our audience of industry professionals, which includes curators, photo editors, art buyers, peers, and press.
All photographers not currently represented by a gallery or photographers’ agent are invited to apply. Entries are accepted from photographers of all ages and backgrounds working across all genres including (but not limited to): fine art, landscape, documentary, portraits, fashion and still life. We are not accepting any AI-generated imagery.
Prizes include:
15 winners will have their work selected for a one-night group exhibition at Clamp Gallery in New York.
All winners will be showcased on Feature Shoot and takeovers on our Instagram, which has 215K followers.
All winners will be showcased in our newsletter (50,000 subscribers)
Chance to have your work seen by our judges (see below), who are actively looking for emerging photographers to commission as well as exhibit.
Over the years, The Emerging Photography Awards has helped launch the careers of dozens of photographers worldwide. We are excited to introduce the next fifteen winning photographers to our audience of industry professionals, which includes curators, photo editors, art buyers, peers, and press.
All photographers not currently represented by a gallery or photographers’ agent are invited to apply. Entries are accepted from photographers of all ages and backgrounds working across all genres including (but not limited to): fine art, landscape, documentary, portraits, fashion and still life. We are not accepting any AI-generated imagery.
Prizes include:
15 winners will have their work selected for a one-night group exhibition at Clamp Gallery in New York.
All winners will be showcased on Feature Shoot and takeovers on our Instagram, which has 215K followers.
All winners will be showcased in our newsletter (50,000 subscribers)
Chance to have your work seen by our judges (see below), who are actively looking for emerging photographers to commission as well as exhibit.
Featured Photo Contest
AAP Magazine #54 / Nature
Our 54th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme: Nature. Capturing the Splendor of Landscapes, Wildlife, Flora & Fauna
© Jo Fields
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