Magic of Light Photo Contest 2025

Deadline:

4 July 2025

Entry Fee:

From $28

Age Limit:

No Age Restrictions

Experience:

Any Experience

Open to Entries:

Worldwide

Detail Prize License

Competition Details

The Southeast Center for Photography’s photo competition celebrates the fundamental role of light in creating compelling images. Recognizing that photography, at its core, is about capturing light, this call encourages photographers to showcase their mastery of illumination. However, it also acknowledges the equally powerful contribution of shadow, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between light and darkness as essential elements of a successful photograph. We invite you to submit your finest work that demonstrates a keen understanding and artistic use of light, in all its forms and interactions with shadow, to shape mood, define form, and ultimately, tell your visual story.

Additional Information

Fees:

$35 for up to 5 Images, $6 for each additional image up to 15.
Members, $28 for up to 5 Images, $5 for each additional image up to 15

Image Specification:

For best results, make sure your image is 1200 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side, Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Please name your files: light.Last Name.First Initial.Image#.jpg (Examples: Lightd.Smith.J.Image1.jpg, Light.Jones.R.Image3.jpg)

Winners Are:

Judged

Winners Announced:

29 July 2025

Prize & Judging Details

35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s Virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walk through of each exhibition is also featured and archived.

Retain Copyright:

Yes

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Usage Rights, Copyright & Moral Rights

Artist retains all copyrights to their own images.

Usage License

Artists whose work is chosen for exhibition inclusion grant the SE Center for Photography permission to use images for promoting the exhibition, artist, or SE Center and its programs, and current and past exhibitions. Images may be placed on social media for promotion and features. Artists grant usage as stated without further compensation.

Disclaimer: Although we make every effort to provide accurate information, we advise a thorough review of the competitions rules and details to ensure your understanding and acceptance before proceeding with your entry.