Information & Application Details:
- Opening Date: April 15, 2025
- Deadline: August 15, 2025
- Entry Fees:
- $22 for one image
- $45 for three images
- Eligibility: Open to photographers aged 18 and over from all countries
- Submission Limit: Up to three images per entrant
Theme: "From Darkness to Light"
This theme invites photographers to explore light as a transformative force, unveiling hidden realities and symbolizing personal or philosophical journeys. It highlights contrasts between shadow and illumination, offering perspectives on discovery, growth, and self-awareness.
How to Apply:
- Visit the official contest website (TBA).
- Complete the online registration form.
- Submit up to three images adhering to the theme.
- Pay the participation fee.
Submission Requirements:
- Single images only (no series)
- High-quality digital files (format details to be provided on the website)
- All genres and styles are welcome, as long as they align with the theme
Selection Process:
- A panel of international judges will evaluate submissions based on artistic, technical, and thematic relevance.
- Winners will be selected for creativity, philosophical depth, and photographic excellence.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Grand Prize: $1,000 and Photographer of the Year title
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $200
- Honorable Mentions and downloadable certificates
- Winning images featured in an online gallery showcase
Contact & Resources:
- Organized by: New Acropolis (an international organization promoting philosophy, culture, and artistic expression)
- Team of judges: Ruti Halabi, Pierre Poulain, Bruno PAGET, Pedro Alencar Carvana de Hollanda, Maria Pashchevska, Alex Konovalov, Rinat Orel, Max Ladygin