Deadline: September 15, 2010

Submit up to 10 photos showing your point of view of today’s world.

Theme:

• Ourpresent life
• What is around us
• What affects our daily lifestyle.

Eligibility: USA
Entry Fee: $3.99

Prize:

Top 50 images will be published in the hardcover book: Photo “Today’s World” Photography Book. First Prize appears in the cover.

Winners will be selected by judging panel based on creativity, quality and originality of their photos.

For more information please visit Viewbug.com
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Deadline: September 8, 2010

Scubadive West’s 2010 Photo Competition celebrates the best in Irish amateur photography.

Theme: Digital
Eligibility: Open to all amateur photographers living in Ireland.

This year participants can compete in Three categories:

1. The Best of Ireland Underwater: Macro (close-up) Category
2. The Best of Ireland Underwater: Wide Angle Category
3. The Best of the West: Connemara Overwater Category

Scubadive West’s 2010 Photo Competition will be judged by internationally acclaimed photo journalists and dive industry experts.

The Best of Ireland Underwater, Macro Category Prizes

1st Prize         Scubapro MK25/A700 Regulator
2nd Prize        Scubapro/UWATEC Tec 2G Dive Computer
3rd Prize        Scubapro Twin Jet Max Fins

The Best of Ireland Underwater, Wide Angle Category Prizes

1st Prize        Suunto Vyper Air Computer  & Transmitter
2nd Prize       Fourth Element Ozone Outer Layer System
3rd Prize       Oonas Divers £100 holiday voucher

The Best of the West: Connemara Overwater Category Prizes

1st Prize    Renvyle House Hotel: voucher for a weekend break for two people
2nd Prize    Scubadive West Discover Scubadiving for two people
3rd Prize     €100 Portwest Outdoor Store voucher
Entry Fee: Free

For more information please visit Competitionssdw.com
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Deadline: September 9, 2010

Fashion photographer Gavin Bond invites photographers to submit a photo that best evokes the theme of his upcoming shoot – passion – for the chance to assist him on the set.

Gavin Bond is a respected, in-demand fashion and portrait photographer who has worked with celebrities such as Gwen Stefani, Katy Perry, Victoria’s Secret models (Gisele Bündchen & Alessandra Ambrosio), Seth Rogan, and Owen Wilson. Gavin recently finished touring with Green Day as their personal behind-the-scenes photographer.

Gavin is seeking a photographer who understands how to beautifully and artistically capture feeling in a photograph. He is looking for a budding photographer who can assist him with lighting and preparation while learning valuable tips from an industry professional.

Gavin will select the winner from the 100 highest voted submissions.

Prize:

The winner will receive travel and accommodations to assist Gavin Bond on his celebrity photo shoot. The shoot will take place either in Los Angeles or New York within 3 months of the announcement of the winner. The winning photographer will receive the opportunity to learn the tricks of the trade from one of today’s most sought-after photographers.

The winner will shadow Gavin and assist in preparing the shots. He or she will also help choose the final photos from the shoot. The Talenthouse photographer’s winning submission will appear on jpgmag.com

For more information please visit www.TalentHouse.com

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Deadline: September 7, 2010

The 2010 World in Focus Photo Contest offers a separate contest for the Amateur and for the professional photographer. Submit your original photo in the contest category.

Submit your award winning image by Aug 23 and get entered to win one full conference pass (valued at $510) to PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo, October 28-30, Jacob Javits, New York City just for entering!

Open to all legal resident of  Arizona, New Jersey and Vermont,   18+ years old and above.

Entry Fees:

Amateur: $12 per entry
Professional: $35 per entry

Categories:

Travel Portraits: Photos of local residents at work, at play, and celebrating.
Outdoor Scenes:  Landscapes, aerials, wildlife, waterscapes.
Sense of Place:  Scenes in cities, towns, and villages that convey a strong feeling of place.
Spontaneous Moments: Photos that capture fun, quirky, surprising, and unrehearsed moments.
Photo Essay:  Up to six images that suggest a story around a particular travel theme

PRIZES

Amateur Photography Prizes

Grand Prize: 10-day expedition to the Galápagos Islands aboard National Geographic Endeavour or National Geographic Islander. and  Additional prize: a $250 certificate for Canson Infinity media.

First Prize: 7-day/6-night stay for 2 people in Waikiki, Hawaii, in your choice of any hotel in the Aqua Boutique Collection.
Second Prize: Intensive 2½-day photo workshop at Santa Fe Workshops.
Seven Merit Prizes: Nikon L100 Coolpix Camera or equivalent and a $100 B&H Gift Card. Winners will also receive a $100 certificate for Canson Infinity media.
Bonus: Award-winning images will be featured in the January/February 2011 edition of National Geographic Traveler and displayed at the World in Focus Gallery Exhibit at the PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York October 28-30, 2010. All winning images will also be featured on the World in Focus Contest and Traveler websites. Additionally, winners will receive a one-year subscription to National Geographic Traveler magazine.

Professional Photography Prizes

Grand Prize: 8-day/7-night hotel and train journey for two through the Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer. and Additional prizes: One Nikon D-90 Digital SLR Kit with lens (or equivalent), a PDN PhotoServe portfolio for one year, and a $250 certificate for Canson Infinity media.
First Prize: 6 day/5 night vacation for 2 people to experience Honduras where you will explore the Maya ruins and charming cobblestone streets of Copán Ruinas. Second Prize: A two-day lighting clinic with Photo Quest Adventures taught by Tom Bol in the city of your choice.
Each Category Winner: One Nikon D5000 DSLR kit (with lens), a PDN PhotoPlus Expo Gold Pass, and a $100 certificate for Canson Infinity media.
All Winners will receive: A $100 B&H Gift Card.
Bonus Award: Winning images will be featured in a special winner’s gallery in PDN’s February 2011 issue and online at www.pdnonline.com. Select winners will be displayed at the World in Focus Gallery exhibit at the PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York October 28-30, 2010. Additionally, winners will receive a one-year subscription to Photo District News magazine (PDN).

For more information please visit www.WorldinFocusContest.com

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Deadline: August 31, 2010

We want you to capture your cities and scapes. It can be your city weekend away, city life, a country break or whatever other place you think fits the theme. Maybe Summer in the city, Dublin’s fair city,  going loco down in Acapulco, Leaving Liverpool, Vienna, or New York, New York to name but a few!

Or it can be country roads that take you home, as the thunder rolls, blue skies, sunny days or life in the country – this one is completely open so long as the theme fits city or country.

Come on… show us the best of your country this August and win some really fantastic products from Think Tank Photo.com

This competition is open to worldwide members, 18 years old and above.

Prizes:

1st Prize: Airport Security V2.0 and Airport TakeOff and Modular Set(belt system)
2nd Prize: Shape Shifter and Pixel Sunscreen V2.0
3th Prize: StreetWalker backpack
4th Prize: Urban Disguise 50.
5th Prize: Retrospective 10 Shoulder Bag

For more information please visit www.ephotozine.com

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This contest not only promotes a very worth cause, but it gives you the opportunity to participate in what might be the adventure of your life.

Deadline: August 31, 2010 International 18+

You now have the chance to live a special adventure, a “real” and unique experience: the PhotoAid Association, a non-profit organization for social reportage is inviting you to join the PhotoAid Contest 2010 – “You Are The Photo Reporter”.
In line with the spirit of our Association, this photographic competition wishes to promote and recognize the value of reportages inspired by social issues. The competition is open to all those who love telling stories about people and their everyday life through photographs and pictures.

Entry Fee:  20 Euros

Prizes:

experience working alongside a PhotoAid photographer during a work of reportage abroad plus a professional digital reflex camera (NIKON  D300S).

Second place: scholarship for a course in Reportage named Topic Session organized by the Italian Institute of Photography  in Tuscany organized by the PhotoAid Association (September/October 2010).

Enter the PHOTOAID CONTEST here.

Please note, the site is available in English and Italian.  If you end up on the Italian site, click the British Flag symbol. Of course, if you want Italian, click on the Italian flag symbol.

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The thing that is fabulous about this photo contest is that it is open to ages 13+  and it is International.

Deadline: August 31, 2010

Unstaged is a series of photo competitions which aim to expose the extraordinary aspects of
everyday life.

Submit up to three inspiring photographs that say something bold, fresh and different. One of them could earn you a fantastic prize.  It’s free to enter and anyone thirteen or over can take part.

Prizes:

• Overall winner: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, £500, a day shooting with the National Theatre of Scotland and a lifetime Blipfoto membership
• 2nd & 3rd places: Panasonic Lumix LX3 and a 1 year Blipfoto membership
• 7 runners-up: 1 year Blipfoto membership

Enter the Unstaged Theatre of Everyday Life Photo Contest here.

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Aesthetica Magazine brings us a great contest for artists, photographers, writers and poets.

Deadline:  August 31, 2010

International Competition

Categories:

• Artwork and Photography
• Fiction
• Poetry

The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition is internationally recognised for identifying new artists and writers and bringing them to international attention. The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition represents the scope of creative activity today, and provides an opportunity for both new and established artists to nurture their reputations on an international scale.

Prizes:  There will be three winners. One from each category. Each winner will receive ?500 and publication in the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual.

Entry Fee:  £10

For more information on this contest visit: 2010 Aesthetica Creative Works Competition

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There are over 80 Photo Contests listed in the Photography Contest Database. All of these are currently open for entry.

Many of them are free, some have a fee. There are a huge number with August 31 and Sept 30, 2010 deadlines, so be sure to check now in order to get your entries in on time.

Pop on over to the database display page and see if there are any contests of interest to you.

We always LOVE to know when our newsletter subscribers and visitors win, so be sure to let us know!

Melanie

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Deadline: August 31, 2010

The Kennel Club is running its prestigious Dog Photographer of the Year Competition for 2010 and, has fabulous prizes for you to win! All that you need is a camera and – of course – a love of dogs!

There are four categories to enter:

* Dogs at Work
* Dogs at Play
* Dog Portrait
* Man’s Best Friend

To enter one of the above categories an entry fee consisting of a minimum donation of £3.50 to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust is required.

Open to everyone – national and international entries all welcomed.

Prizes:

* The overall winning photograph will be put on display at London’s leading canine event, Discover Dogs in November 2010 at Earls Court.
* The overall winning image will also be reproduced on the front cover of the special Photography Competition edition of the Kennel Club’s flagship publication, The Kennel Gazette and the winner from each category will be presented with a framed print of their photograph.
* The overall winner will receive a Lomo Diana camera and a copy of Tim Flach’s book, Equus.
* The winner of the 16 and Under category (see below) along with their parent(s)/guardian will win a day out with the professional dog photographer Marc Henrie, a one year membership of the Young Kennel Club and a digital camera in addition to the framed print.

For more information please visit TheKennelClub.org.uk

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