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Photographer of the Year Contest

Celebrating the Art of Photography

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Awarding the honors of Photographers of the Year to a distinguished group of those working with the camera as an art form

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Join us in our dedication to the limitless potential of the art of photography

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Welcoming both series and individual entries that remind viewers of the indisputable power of photography

Awarding the most exceptional creators with our highest possible global honor

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Professional

Photographer of the Year

Awarded to the Winner in Each of the 24 Categories

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INTERNATIONAL

Photographer of the Year

WINNERS OF EACH CATEGORY ADVANCE TO COMPETE FOR THE OVERALL TITLES

Non-Professional

Discovery of the Year

Awarded to the Winner in Each of the 24 Categories

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INTERNATIONAL

Discovery of the Year

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.

Our Most Prestigious Title

Crowning the International Photographer and Discovery of the Year winners, as well as Photographers of the Year

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

International Photographer of the Year

Photographer of the Year (Per Category)

Category Winners (Silver & Bronze)

People's Vote Award

Honorable Mention

Nominee

Every Entrant

$3,000 Cash Prizes

Published Winner's Interview

Printed & Embossed Winner’s Achievement Certificate

Credit For Free Entry to Another 1839 Contest

Receive Feature in Dedicated Email to Global Audience

Premier Artist Placements Throughout 1839 Website

Prominent Feature in Winner's Gallery

Custom Press Release Tailored to Your Achievement

Public Profile in 1839's Artist Directory

International Press Exposure to our Global Community

Digital Winner's Certificate & Badge

Free Entry & Placement In the People's Vote Award Gallery

Showcase in Winner's Gallery

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.

Forbes
CNN
Smithsonian
Washington Post
Artnet
Artsy
Hyperallergic
Digital Camera World
My Modern Met
The Times
Insider
Peta Pixel
The Guardian
Daily Mail
ArtReview

Testimonials

“Receiving this honor further bolstered my credibility and boosted my confidence. It has had a hugely positive impact on both a personal and professional level and is a great calling card. This award led to two print publications as well as many digital ones. It’s also opened and continues to open doors and unlock new opportunities within the industry - including not so long ago being able to get my work featured on a website I really wanted to partner with.”

Mario Tarantino

Spain

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“Winning gave me something that I think is more valuable in the long run than a job or press coverage. And that was appreciating my work and giving me self-confidence in my work while motivating me to create and experiment.”

Laura Zalenga

Netherlands

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Laura Zalenga

“Receiving this honor further bolstered my credibility and boosted my confidence. It has had a hugely positive impact on both a personal and professional level and is a great calling card. This award led to two print publications as well as many digital ones. It’s also opened and continues to open doors and unlock new opportunities within the industry - including not so long ago being able to get my work featured on a website I really wanted to partner with.”

Mario Tarantino

Spain

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Mario Tarantino

“Winning gave me something that I think is more valuable in the long run than a job or press coverage. And that was appreciating my work and giving me self-confidence in my work while motivating me to create and experiment.”

Laura Zalenga

Netherlands

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Laura Zalenga

“Receiving this honor further bolstered my credibility and boosted my confidence. It has had a hugely positive impact on both a personal and professional level and is a great calling card. This award led to two print publications as well as many digital ones. It’s also opened and continues to open doors and unlock new opportunities within the industry - including not so long ago being able to get my work featured on a website I really wanted to partner with.”

Mario Tarantino

Spain

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Mario Tarantino

“Winning gave me something that I think is more valuable in the long run than a job or press coverage. And that was appreciating my work and giving me self-confidence in my work while motivating me to create and experiment.”

Laura Zalenga

Netherlands

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Laura Zalenga

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.

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.

Abstract

Aerial

Architecture

Conceptual

Culture

Domestic Animals

Event

Fashion & Beauty

Film/Analog

Landscapes

Macro

Minimalism

Nature

Nude

People

Photojournalism

Portrait

Sports

Still Life

Storytelling

Street

Travel

Underwater

Wildlife

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Entry Info & Pricing

2024 Photographer of the Year Contest

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You can currently vote for your favorite images as part of the People's Vote Awards for this contest. If you want to be the first to know when our next contests launch, please subscribe.

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If you use your camera as a medium of expression to honor and explore the art of photography, we want to see your images.

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