PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS 2017
FREE 2017 PLANNER AND COMPETITION POSTER WITH THIS ISSUE
In the saturated world of photography competitions, knowing which ones are worth entering can be a challenge. Fortunately, we’ve hand-picked the cream of the crop for the upcoming year, with all the dates, details and winning insights you need to succeed. Use our handy calendar and tips to devise a winning strategy and ensure you don’t miss any key deadlines.
Whether you shoot animals or architecture, taking part in prestigious competitions gets your work noticed. Preparing photos for judging is also a great way to set yourself a new creative challenge and curate a strong body of work. The requirements are diverse, and there are no shortcuts to success. Heed the advice of the past winners and judges we speak to.
We’ve done our homework to make sure that in all the competitions featured, you retain copyright of your images by entering. So whether you’re looking for industry recognition, or just want to share your passion and perspective with others, discover what’s happening in the next year, and photograph your way to victory!
1 LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2017
Enter the Take a View contest and celebrate the nation’s best scenery
Starling Vortex Matthew captured this winning murmuration display in Brighton.
WINNER’S TIP
Matthew Cattell , 2016
“A winning image needs to be more than a well-executed photograph. Technique has to be combined with that extra element – emotion, dramatic weather, an unusual viewpoint, or a unique moment in time – which invites the viewer to take a closer look.”
Take Founded in 2006 by genre pro Charlie Waite, it’s the highlight of the competition calendar – but its real beauty is that it attracts entrants from all walks
