The dodho Color Awards 2025 is an international competition for photographers who use color as a powerful tool, not as a decoration. It is a global call for those who use color to provoke, disturb, and make a lasting impact. The competition is looking for work that is risky, truthful, and even mad, prioritizing impact over “prettiness.”
The organizers seek photographers who are unafraid to make bold statements with their work, whether it is an intimate portrait, a candid street shot, or a conceptual piece. They want images where the color “explodes, unsettles, or grabs you without asking permission.” This is a contest for photographers who shoot with their guts, edit with fire, and turn color into a scream or a whisper. They specifically want the “photo no one dares to publish” or the “series you shelved because it didn’t fit,” encouraging submissions that break conventions and challenge the status quo. The door is open, but only for those who are willing to “break it down.”
You can submit as many single images or series as you like, and no text or statement is required unless you feel it adds to your submission.
The selection process is straightforward: simply choose an entry package and upload your images. All participants, whether selected or not, will be notified by email. The overall winner will be contacted to arrange the cash prize transfer, while other winners and selected photographers will be asked to provide high-resolution files. On the publication day, all entrants will receive a digital copy of the annual book featuring the jury’s final selection.
The “Colors – Best Photographers of 2025” book is designed to be more than just a publication; it is a tool for career advancement. Featuring 100 striking images, each with the photographer’s name and contact information, the book is sent for free to galleries, agencies, and festivals around the world. The goal is to ensure that the work of the photographers gets into the right hands and leads to real-world opportunities. Being included in the book is intended to help photographers get noticed and make a significant impact on their career.
Entry Fees: €30 for 3 Images, €45 for 6 Images, €60 for 12 Images
