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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Professional
Non Professional
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
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.
AI
Animals
Architecture
Conceptual
Event
Film/Analog
Landscapes
Minimalism
Nature
People
Photojournalism
Still Life
Storytelling
Travel
Other
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.
ENTRY INFO
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Pay Per Entry
Professional
Non-Professional
Student
$30
$25
$15
$50
$40
$30
50% Off
48% Off
47% Off
5% Back
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Winners Announcement: June 11, 2024
Global Accessibility Pricing
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Buy a Bundle
Up to 30% savings compared to paying per entry
Locks in savings regardless of the entry period when you are submitting your work
Use your bundle credits on any contest within the calendar year
Professional
Non-Professional
If you use your camera as a medium of expression to honor and explore the art of photography, we want to see your images.
Image Credits
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