Short Description

Created in 2012, the Camera Clara photo prize is reserved for artists who work with the photographic camera. It rewards an author’s work, unpublished and presented in series or photographic ensemble so that it can be judged on its coherence, both in form and content.

Eligibility

The Camera Clara Photo Contest awards the work of a living, physical person who has reached the age of majority with no other age distinction. It is open to all regardless of nationality.
The photographers must present their personal, original work, which has not been previously published or exhibited. The jury will be particularly attentive to the coherence of the artistic approach in its form and content.
This contest is only open to photographers working with a view camera (large format, as of 6 x 9 cm) photography.
The photographer has to specify which kind of equipment he/she use.
The content of the picture must not have been retouched in any way.

Submission Requirements

  • A selection of 10 photographs, coherent in their content and presentation form. These 10
    photographs must be in the following format: 300 dpi, 30 cm in height or width
  • A written presentation of the work in French or English
  • A CV in French and English containing the candidate’s contact information (postal address,
    telephone number, and email address (obligatory))
  • A scan of the candidate’s identity card or passport
  • A scan of the present Rules signed and dated
  • A scan of the document Third Party Rights signed and dated, which is available to
    download on the website of the Contest

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

The winner of this contest will receive 8,000 euros. The nomination of the winner will take place in two rounds:

  • A pre-selection from an electronic submission
  • The designation of the winner and possibly one or more finalists.

Entry Fee

None

Location

Paris, France

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 31 July 2025

Website Link: https://prixcameraclara.com/candidature/