1839 Awards celebrates the photography of those who use the camera as their artistic medium.
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
Details
Our Contests
1839 offers 2 Annual Contests
Photographer of the Year
Early Bird
May 28 - Jul 30
Regular Submission
Jul 30 - Aug 29
Extended Submission
Aug 29 - Oct 17
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
DetailsOur Contests
1839 offers 2 Annual Contests
Photographer of the Year
Early Bird
May 28 - Jul 30
Regular Submission
Jul 30 - Aug 29
Extended Submission
Aug 29 - Oct 17
Awarding a distinguished group of creators working with the camera as an art form as the Photographers of the Year
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
Before the winners are announced, all entries nominated by the jury will automatically be entered into the People’s Vote Awards where the public will vote on their favorite images within each contest category.
The opportunity to win this honor is included at no charge and is in addition to competing for the title in your entry’s category as part of your submission. Winners receive a public profile in our Artist Directory, a featured location in our Winner’s Gallery, and other benefits.
With tens of thousands of people visiting the 1839 Awards website and People’s Vote Award Gallery during the voting period. This unique honor is one of the many ways we aim to increase the chances of our artists, like you, being discovered and getting well-deserved recognition.
*Please note that in order to maintain the most positive experience for all nominated artists, the number of votes each entry receives during the public voting period will not be visible.
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.