Photography Contest
Unleashed: Think Beyond Themes
Deadline |
CLOSEDTheme |
UnleashedTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
$10-$100Prizes |
Cash PrizeUNLEASHED is a call to every photographer who doesn’t believe in being constrained by a theme. As the first photography contest of the National Photographic Society, we want every photographer to capture what their hearts desire. Submit your favorite images with no bounds or limits to themes and interpretations, and let our viewers decide the winners through a fair and equitable process. This is your chance to get under the limelight, get guaranteed cash prizes of $500 and unparalleled promotions!
The winners of this contest will be decided through popular votes. Every visitor shall get a maximum of two votes and they can allocate them to any photograph(s) of their choice. You’re welcome to solicit your friends and family members to visit the entries, vote for you, and cheer you on.
Please note that The National Photographic Society reserves the right to overrule the voting results if they notice any breach in voting rules.
PRIZES & AWARDS
The winners shall be awarded guaranteed cash prizes of $500.
FIRST PRIZE - Guaranteed $200 cash, Certificate of Recognition, Social Media Promotions, Email Campaigns
RUNNER-UP PRIZE - Guaranteed $150 cash, Certificate of Recognition, Promotions on social media and email campaigns
MERIT PRIZE - Guaranteed $100 cash, Certificate of Recognition, Promotions on social media
TALENT PRIZE - Guaranteed $50 cash, Certificate of Recognition
HONORABLE MENTION AWARD - Certificate of Recognition
FINALIST AWARD - Certificate of Recognition
The winners of this contest will be decided through popular votes. Every visitor shall get a maximum of two votes and they can allocate them to any photograph(s) of their choice. You’re welcome to solicit your friends and family members to visit the entries, vote for you, and cheer you on.
Please note that The National Photographic Society reserves the right to overrule the voting results if they notice any breach in voting rules.
PRIZES & AWARDS
The winners shall be awarded guaranteed cash prizes of $500.
FIRST PRIZE - Guaranteed $200 cash, Certificate of Recognition, Social Media Promotions, Email Campaigns
RUNNER-UP PRIZE - Guaranteed $150 cash, Certificate of Recognition, Promotions on social media and email campaigns
MERIT PRIZE - Guaranteed $100 cash, Certificate of Recognition, Promotions on social media
TALENT PRIZE - Guaranteed $50 cash, Certificate of Recognition
HONORABLE MENTION AWARD - Certificate of Recognition
FINALIST AWARD - Certificate of Recognition
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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