As a photographer, have you thought about entering photo competitions? Which photo competition should you enter? If you’ve found yourself asking the questions, you’re in the right place. This article will introduce some of the most famous photo competitions to you.
World Press Photo AwardsIf you want to test your photojournalism (摄影新闻报道) skills against others in more than one competition, consider joining the World Press Photo Awards. The competition has been hosted each year since1955 and there are regional and overall winners.
Deadline (截止日期): JanuaryEntry Fees: Free
Prizes: Regional winners: €1, 000. Global winners: £6,000.
Istanbul Photo Awards
The Istanbul Photo Awards is hosted each year by Anadolu Agency, Turkey. But you don’t need to have abase in Istanbul to enter the competition.
You can apply for several categories (类别) , including single news, story news, and categories ranging from sports to nature. The competition is organized mainly for news photographers.
Deadline: FebruaryEntry Fees: Free
Prizes: Category winners: $3,000. Runners-up (亚军) : $1,500. Third-placed: $1, 000.
Amateur Photographer of the Year
The Amateur Photographer of the Year award is held every year. You’ll have the opportunity to enter several rounds throughout the year, each of which has a different topic.
Deadline: VariesEntry Fees: Free
Prizes: Winner gets £500 (each round); £1, 000 for the overall winner. Second-placed get £100. Third-placed get £50.
Landscape Photographer of the Year
If you live in the UK and want to show your country’s beauty, you might want to consider entering the competition. The competition has several categories, including city life, black and white, and classic view.
Deadline: MayEntry Fees: £9.99.
Prizes: Winner: £10, 000 and a book. Category winners: £1, 000 and a book. Category runners-up: A book.
【小题1】Which competition can a photographer enter several times in a year?
| A．Istanbul Photo Awards. | B．World Press Photo Awards. |
| C．Amateur Photographer of the Year. | D．Landscape Photographer of the Year. |
| A．They require entry fees. | B．They set three levels of prizes. |
| C．They are hosted in the same month each year. | D．They are mainly held for news photographers. |
| A．£500 | B．£1, 000 | C．£6, 000 | D．£10, 000 |
