1839 Awards celebrates the photography of those who use the camera as their artistic medium.
Our Contests
1839 offers 2 Annual Contests
Photographer of the Year Contest
Early Bird
May 28 - Jul 30
Regular Submission
Jul 30 - Sep 13
Extended Submission
Sep 13 - Nov 7
Awarding a distinguished group of creators working with the camera as an art form as the Photographers of the Year
Details
Our Contests
1839 offers 2 Annual Contests
Color Photography Contest
Early Bird
Jan 1 - Jan 23
Regular Submission
Jan 23 - Mar 12
Extended Submission
Mar 12 - May 10
The Color Photo Contest by 1839 Awards honors those who use color photography as their medium of expression
DetailsOur Contests
1839 offers 2 Annual Contests
Photographer of the Year Contest
Early Bird
May 28 - Jul 30
Regular Submission
Jul 30 - Sep 13
Extended Submission
Sep 13 - Nov 7
Awarding a distinguished group of creators working with the camera as an art form as the Photographers of the Year
DetailsOur Contests
1839 offers 2 Annual Contests
Color Photography Contest
Early Bird
Jan 1 - Jan 23
Regular Submission
Jan 23 - Mar 12
Extended Submission
Mar 12 - May 10
The Color Photo Contest by 1839 Awards honors those who use color photography as their medium of expression
DetailsJudges
The panel of judges selected for this contest represent the most important institutions and tastemakers in the art and photography world.
Judges include world-renowned photographers, curators, directors, and industry professionals who were chosen based on their respected positions within the global photography world.
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People's Vote Award
Worldwide Exposure for All Nominated Images
One of our primary missions as an artist-first community is to ensure that your photography gets the exposure it deserves. That’s why all nominated entries are automatically entered into the People’s Vote Awards in addition to our juried awards.
During the People’s Vote Awards, the public is invited to be inspired by your work while supporting it by voting for their favorite images within each contest category.
This unique honor is one of the many ways we aim to increase the chances of our artists like you being discovered and receiving well-deserved recognition.
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Get the Global Recognition
Your Photography Deserves
Our Winner's Gallery will be advertised to a global community of viewers
If you use your camera as a medium of expression to honor and explore the art of photography, we want to see your images.