Photography Contest

Self Portrait

Self Portrait

Deadline |

CLOSED

Theme |

Self Portrait

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

Open to all

Entry Fees |

$40

Prizes |

Exhibition
We are excited to announce our Self Portrait call for photography. The act of creating a self portrait is an important process for an artist. Self portraits reveal stories, it’s an exploration of identity, it’s an intimate glimpse into the life of the artist. As we explore image and personal identity, we gain insight into the life of the artist. We are looking forward to seeing your best self portrait photography.

At least 26 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Decode Gallery. The gallery handles all printing for accepted photographers for free, we print professionally on an Epson printer with Epson Ultra Premium Luster paper. We will only print one exhibition print, after the show the print will be archived in a flat file for 2 years. We feature museum quality 22”x 22” inch white frames. We have many sizes of precut white mats: (a) 11” x 11” (b) 10” x 15” (c) 11” x 15” (d) 12” x 15″ and more. We will adjust the digitally submitted final hi-res images size (never crop) for best presentation in the mats.

If the photographer has selected to list the exhibition print for sale and someone inquires, the photographer will be notified immediately. All rights to the image file and print remain with the photographer. Decode Gallery takes a 50% commission on all sales, 50% goes to the photographer.

Photographers will be notified by email of acceptance within two weeks after the submission deadline. High Resolution JPGS will be due two days after acceptance email. Gallery opening will be on May 3rd.

Featured Photo Contest

AAP Magazine #47 / SHADOWS

$1,000 cash prizes | Winning image(s) published in AAP Magazine #47 | Website feature and International Press

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