Magazine photo competition for any applicants aged 18 or over. Free entry. First prize $2,500. Deadline 30 Nov 2021.
Smithsonian magazine 18th Annual Photo Contest
About Smithsonian magazine 18th Annual Photo Contest
The contest is organised by Smithsonian magazine.
There are 6 categories:
- Natural World: Animals, plants and landscapes; geological or climatological features; and scientific processes and endeavors.
- Travel: Locales, peoples or activities in the United States and abroad that convey a sense of place.
- People: Portraits and photos of groups or individuals.
- The American Experience: Events, objects or activities connecting the American people to their history or their cultural heritage; photographs that tell us what it means to be an American and provide a sense of what it is like to live in this country.
- Altered Images: Photographs manipulated for artistic purposes by applying digital and/or traditional special effects.
- Mobile: Any photograph taken with a mobile device (phone or tablet).
To be eligible for any category, a photograph must have been shot by the entrant since January 1, 2019.
Who can participate?
The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or over.
Awards/Prizes
- Grand Prize: $2,500.
- The winners of each of the six categories will receive $500.
- Readers’ Choice winner: $500.
Deadline
Application deadline is 30 Nov 2021.
Entry fee
There is no entry fee.
Some useful information
Please visit rules, FAQ and previous winning entries from the official website to take part in Smithsonian magazine 18th Annual Photo Contest.
More Information
- Target Participants Anyone, Students, Professionals, Age-restricted
- Program Frequency Yearly
- Official Source Website https://photocontest.smithsonianmag.com/photocontest/