2024 Open Call Award

Win $2000 Cash Awards & International Exposure

This October: with no explicit lead, the Open Call competition is designed to invite photographers of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to share with us their best images!

Win $2000 in Cash
International Exhibition
Shared on +810K IG account
Free Portfolio Account

ENTER COMPETITION
Deadline: October 31, 2024

Submit Photos

color landscape fine art photo of sunset by Paul Belford

Open Call Award ; color studio fashion portrait of female model by Pavel Kun

color street photo of man and car by Antonino Pellicano

Color photo of an acrobatic horse rider with mountains in the backdrop in Tibet

black and white photo of girl, mother and grandma from same family by Juliana Holck

color photo of woman in sunset in Gujarat, India by Eliane Band

color documentary photo of young boy by Andrew Nguyen

black and white photo of dalmatian dog onf foggy santa monica pier by Rebecca Clark Andrino

color portrait photo of kid holding yellow disc by Ernesto Sumarkho

landscape color photo of shoreline by Valentina Parente

color conceptual photo of couple dancing by Nuno Serrão

Open Call Photography Award ; color portrait of man by Olga Shatokha

color wildlife photo of jelly fish by Martin Broen

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1 IMAGE

($15 per image)

$15

3 IMAGES

($10 per image)

$30

6 IMAGES BEST VALUE

($6.7 per image)

$40

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"The submit process was easy and smooth. The feedback from the judge was spot on and thoughtful. On top of that, the prize money helped me to expand further my work. Thank you!"
Alessandra D'Innella, 1st Prize, Color Award
“It was an honour for me to win the competition. It helps during periods when I doubt my artistry and it provided motivation to continue photographing.”
Martina Holmberg, 1st Prize, B&W Award
"Each competition shows a beautiful gallery of talent and work, artfully selecting worthy images in each category. The judge's honest and well-worded critique was a truly welcomed prize."
Conrad Golovac, 3rd Prize, Emerging Talent
“This achievement is a significant milestone in my career. Winning this competition, judged by Steven McCurry, is a surreal moment that will forever be etched in my life's journey.Thank you once again for this incredible honor."
Shyjth Onden Cheriyath, 3rd Prize, Travel Award
“The work selected for the various themes and featured on the website is outstanding. Uploading images to the competition was very straightforward and took no time at all.”
Gabriele Casini, 1st Prize, B&W Award
"I am beyond grateful for this opportunity, thank you all so much for including me in your amazing platform, exhibition, book. It is extremely encouraging to say the least.”
Giulia Savorelli, 2nd Prize, Color Award
"I was very impressed by the professionalism and quality of The Independent Photographer. I am excited to see the next talents from all upcoming competitions."
Catherine Matthys, 1st Prize, Travel Award
"TIP provides a platform viewed by many industry experts allowing your work to be seen by all kinds of publications. Their social media promotion is excellent and their reward payment service is efficiently prompt."
Justin Keene, 3rd Prize, Portrait Award
"My experience with TIP has mainly been one of learning. The feedback received upon being shortlisted in the finalists and editor's picks over the years, gives valuable insight into your own work."
Vikram Kushwah, 3rd Prize, Color Award
"It was an honor to be chosen as winner. The prize money will allow the purchase the printer & scanner that I've been wanting. This opportunity has not only given me exposure, but it has allowed me to continue to work. Thank you."
Marcus Maddox, 1st prize, Open Call Award
“I have followed The Independent Photographer for a while and have always found it to be such great inspiration, it feels incredible to be on it myself. This is all very exciting!”
Tessla Stuckey, 1st Prize, Open Call Award
"It was an honor to be selected as competition winner. I really appreciated the judge’s comments and the way all photographs are displayed on the website."
Madoka Ikegami, 1st Prize, People Award

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CASH PRIZES & GLOBAL EXPOSURE

$2,000 CASH AWARDS EVERY MONTH. Fuel Your Passion: Each month, our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners collectively receive $2000 in cash to help support their creative journey. To date, our competition has granted over $180,000 in awards, helping the careers of +230 international photographers.

FREE PORTFOLIO FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. Craft Your Portfolio: Create your own permanent, fully editable portfolio hosted directly on The Independent Photographer. Upload, organize, and showcase your photos effortlessly with your personalized mini website - No coding skills required!

DIRECT EXPOSURE & GLOBAL VISIBILITY Global Recognition: Winners, finalists, and editors' picks will showcase their talent to the world through our extensive social media presence and renowned magazine. Winners will take center stage at our London exhibition, attended by enthusiasts from across the globe.

Win $2000 Cash Awards & International Exposure

1 Contact Information

2 Select Option

3 Upload Photos

"The submit process was easy and smooth. The feedback from the judge was spot on and thoughtful. On top of that, the prize money helped me to expand further my work. Thank you!"

Alessandra D'Innella, 1st Prize, Color Award

“It was an honour for me to win the competition. It helps during periods when I doubt my artistry and it provided motivation to continue photographing.”

Martina Holmberg, 1st Prize, B&W Award

"Each competition shows a beautiful gallery of talent and work, artfully selecting worthy images in each category. The judge's honest and well-worded critique was a truly welcomed prize."

Conrad Golovac, 3rd Prize, Emerging Talent

“This achievement is a significant milestone in my career. Winning this competition, judged by Steven McCurry, is a surreal moment that will forever be etched in my life's journey.Thank you once again for this incredible honor."

Shyjth Onden Cheriyath, 3rd Prize, Travel Award

“The work selected for the various themes and featured on the website is outstanding. Uploading images to the competition was very straightforward and took no time at all.”

Gabriele Casini, 1st Prize, B&W Award

"I am beyond grateful for this opportunity, thank you all so much for including me in your amazing platform, exhibition, book. It is extremely encouraging to say the least.”

Giulia Savorelli, 2nd Prize, Color Award

"I was very impressed by the professionalism and quality of The Independent Photographer. I am excited to see the next talents from all upcoming competitions."

Catherine Matthys, 1st Prize, Travel Award

"TIP provides a platform viewed by many industry experts allowing your work to be seen by all kinds of publications. Their social media promotion is excellent and their reward payment service is efficiently prompt."

Justin Keene, 3rd Prize, Portrait Award

"My experience with TIP has mainly been one of learning. The feedback received upon being shortlisted in the finalists and editor's picks over the years, gives valuable insight into your own work."

Vikram Kushwah, 3rd Prize, Color Award

"It was an honor to be chosen as winner. The prize money will allow the purchase the printer & scanner that I've been wanting. This opportunity has not only given me exposure, but it has allowed me to continue to work. Thank you."

Marcus Maddox, 1st prize, Open Call Award

“I have followed The Independent Photographer for a while and have always found it to be such great inspiration, it feels incredible to be on it myself. This is all very exciting!”

Tessla Stuckey, 1st Prize, Open Call Award

"It was an honor to be selected as competition winner. I really appreciated the judge’s comments and the way all photographs are displayed on the website."

Madoka Ikegami, 1st Prize, People Award

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