The prizes range from small cash prizes to major prizes that include professional photography equipment and photo software (PhotoShop sells for over $800).

Several of the larger photo contests give away HUGE travel prizes, including very exotic locations such as the Galapagos and Antarctic.

Some of the "glory" prizes are amazing, such as Kodak's Picture of the Day winners which appear on Kodak's Giant Video Screen in Times Square in the heart of New York City. Other glory prizes are more modest!

Apart from winning prizes, you also get a chance to develop your own real-world portfolio and depending on the contest, a win (or even a good finish!) can help launch your photo career.

Here are a few other benefits of entering photo contests:

a) Showcase your photography skills
b) Be judged by experts and critics (or your peers)
c) Get published on-line or in some of the most prestigious photo magazines in the world.

Ready to Enter?

Entering photography contests can be a very rewarding hobby that can pay off big time. Challenge yourself to get out every week and learn something new about using your camera and some new concept or technique to improve your work. Then enter, enter, enter until you WIN!

LISTS OF CURRENT PHOTO CONTESTS

Visit my website for information about DOZENS of current photo contests.

There are loads of contests that are run on an ongoing or monthly basis. Many of these are a great place to get started because they have low entry fees or are FREE to enter. They usually have smaller prizes.
Ongoing Photo Contests

The deadline contests range from small and local to huge International contests sponsored by some of the largest photo companies in the world. Deadline Photo Contests