Short Description

FOTOAWARD is an international non-profit photography contest and an exhibition of participants’ works before a large Russian-speaking audience from various countries.
The contest has existed for 7 years and its motto is: Artistic photography helps bring together people of different views from various countries.

Eligibility

  • Only experienced photographers are invited to participate.
  • Works that have won other competitions are welcome. The shooting date does not matter.
  • The contest does not have categories or genre-based nominations.
  • Participants may submit up to 2 works per day.
  • Some submissions may require preliminary review before publication. This particularly applies to staged portrait and nude photography.
  • Titles are mandatory for all submissions.
  • Composite images and digital manipulation are allowed but should be tagged accordingly if not apparent. Upon request, participants must provide the original file, including the RAW format if available. Use of third-party or AI-generated elements is prohibited.
  • Watermarks and frames are permitted. However, large watermarks may be viewed negatively by some jury members.
  • The minimum participation age is 18.

How to Apply

To apply, send an email to 2025@fotoaward.org with the following:

  1. Your full name, city, and country in the subject line.
  2. Required: a link to any website showcasing your work, and your Instagram profile if you have one.
  3. Include links to 5–10 photos you wish to submit, or attach them. Links are preferred.
  4. If accepted, you will receive an invitation for free registration and detailed publishing instructions.

Program Benefits & Awards

Entry Fee

None

Location

Russia

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Website Link: https://fotoaward.org/rules

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