Deadline: December 2nd, 2024
Open to: Photographers who are 18 years or older.
Benefits: Cash prizes up to $2,500 for winners.
Description:
The Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest is a prestigious annual competition that celebrates the art of photography. Winners will have their work featured in Smithsonian Magazine and online.
Eligibility:
Participants must submit original, unpublished photos. Under six contest categories:
1. Natural World: Animals, plants and landscapes; geological or climatological features; and scientific processes and endeavors.
2. Travel: Locales, peoples or activities in the United States and abroad that convey a sense of place.
3. People: Portraits and photos of groups or individuals.
4. 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.
5. Artistic Images: Visuals that use photography as a creative and imaginative platform to express an idea or concept. These images can be manipulated in any method, either through photo editing software or other techniques.
6. Drone/Aerial: Any photograph captured using an unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly known as a drone. Images shot from planes/helicopters are also accepted.
Benefits:
The grand prize winner will receive $2,500. There are also cash prizes for category winners and a People’s Choice award.
How to apply?
Submit your photos Online at website .
For more information, kindly visit official website.
