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A world-class contest elevating the art of photography
2025 Color Photography Contest
Deadline:
February 13
Celebrating those who use the camera as their medium of expression - in color
Entry Prices:
Single Image
$25
Non-Pro
$30
Pro
Series
$40
Non-Pro
$50
Pro
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Prizes
Cash Awards
International Media Coverage
Profile in the 1839 Artist Directory
Published Interviews in reFocus Magazine
Personalized Assets for Your Awarded Work
(PRESS RELEASE, BADGES, AND CERTIFICATES)
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Color Photography Contest
Celebrating the Art of Photography
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Celebrating distinctive images that celebrate and honor color photography
We seek to elevate the art of photography worldwide
Helping your work get the attention it deserves
“There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.”
- Ansel Adams
Series
Submissions
Enter 2-5 images to be judged as a group rather than as individual photographs.
Individual
Submissions
A single image submitted to this contest should explore the power of photography through one incredible shot.
Awards & Benefits
Winners of the 1839 Awards enjoy more than prizes; honorees will be actively promoted and celebrated throughout the year and beyond.
Prizes are designed to meet your needs as a photographer, wherever they are in their careers.
Global Exposure
Receive international press exposure as well as have your work judged by industry professionals, gallery directors, museum curators, and influential tastemakers
Cash Prizes
$4,000+ in cash prizes
Exhibition
An artist-forward space dedicated to exhibiting your works online
Winner's Assets
Custom badges and certificates to seamlessly share your wins with the world and get your work the attention it deserves
Artist Directory
Receive your own personalized page with links to your website and social profiles as a year-round point of discovery for your work
Press Release
Customized press assets to help you share your win using a professionally written and formatted press release
Winner’s Interview
A publicly-shared and promoted interview with links to your work and social profile will help you get the global recognition you deserve
The 1839 Trophy
Our custom metal trophy, signifying that the recipient is among the most exceptional photographers out there, is reserved for contest and category winners at the 1839 Awards. Each trophy comes personalized with the award won and the name of the honoree.
Contest Winners
Category Winners
* Winner's title and award distribution may vary depending on the contest.
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Contest Winners
Category Winners (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
People’s Vote Award
Honorable Mention
Nominee
Every Entrant
$2,500 in Cash Prizes
Personalized White Matte 1839 Trophy
Printed & Embossed Winner’s Achievement Certificate
Published Winner's Interview
Receive Feature in Dedicated Email to Global Audience
Premier Artist Placements Throughout 1839 Website
Custom Press Release Tailored to Your Achievement
Prominent Feature in Winner's Gallery
Eligible to Purchase the Color Metal 1839 Trophy
International Press Exposure to our Global Community
Public Profile in 1839's Artist Directory
Free Entry & Placement In the People's Vote Award Gallery
Showcase in Winner's Gallery
Digital Winner's Certificate & Badge
Chance to be Featured on 1839's Social Media & Newsletter
Winner Coverage:
We're thrilled to have helped the winners of our contests receive the attention their work deserves in global media placements.
Testimonials
Judges
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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Contest Categories
Each category will be judged as art
Images can be entered into multiple categories and will be judged independently of one another based on the selected category.
Animals
Architecture
Conceptual
Event
Film/Analog
Landscapes
Minimalism
Nature
People
Photojournalism
Still Life
Storytelling
Travel
Other
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.
ENTRY INFO
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Pay Per Entry
Regular
10% Off
Jan 16
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Feb 13, 2025
Extended
Feb 13
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Mar 12, 2025
Professional
Non-Professional
Student
$30
$27
$25
$22
$15
$13
$50
$45
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$36
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$27
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