{"id":109561,"date":"2023-01-01T20:23:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T01:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/?p=109561"},"modified":"2023-01-03T15:46:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T20:46:07","slug":"best-photography-contests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/best-photography-contests\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Best Photography Competitions To Elevate Your Craft"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Whether you are a professional photographer looking to gain more exposure or an amateur who wants to know how your work stacks up against your peers, photography competitions are a fantastic way to stretch yourself and grow your craft. From free photo contests to paid photography awards, it's possible to invest as little—or as much—as you'd like. And sometimes, the rewards can be life-changing.<\/p>\n

From cash prizes to traveling exhibitions at renowned institutions, the best photography contests give their participants the opportunity to show their best work to a wider audience. Most contests have separate professional and amateur divisions, as well as youth competitions for young photographers—and you don't always have to pay. Contests like the EyeEm Awards<\/a> and the Smithsonian Photo Contest<\/a> are free of charge, while others charge nominal fees to enter multiple photographs. Additionally, the deadlines for these challenges vary from the start of the year to late into the summer or even the fall.<\/p>\n

With such a wide variety of photography competitions, you can decide whether you want to try your hand at one of the larger contests with a range of categories for all types of photography<\/a>, such as the International Photo Awards<\/a>, or go more niche. Underwater photography, architectural photography, astrophotography<\/a>, wedding photography, and pet photography<\/a> are just some competitions that let you hone in on specific aspects of the craft. Whether you win 1st place or become a finalist, these events will surely boost your creative practice.<\/p>\n

To help you find what photo contest meets your needs, we've pulled together a list of the best photography competitions<\/strong>—in alphabetical order—that you'll want to consider entering. Over the years we've featured all of these contests, many times publishing early entries and finalists, in addition to winners—proving that you can gain valuable press coverage whether you win or not.<\/p>\n

Our list of the best photography contests covers a wide range of photography from wildlife to fine art.<\/h2>\n\n

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