If you’re eager to enhance your skills and gain exposure, consider participating in photography competitions. On Wednesday 17 July we ran an online workshop offering valuable insights and tips for navigating the competitive photography world.
The session was recorded and covers:
- Why enter competitions
- Choosing the right competition for you
- When if the best time to enter
- What to enter
- How to choose the right photographs to enter
- How to deal with rejection
- Reasons why photos are not selected as winners
Enter your name and email address below to get access to over 70 minutes of expert advice from a head judge with over 20 years experience.
Watch the recording
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Three tips from the session
Choosing the right contest
Always research the Copyright and Moral Rights terms of any contest. Make sure you retain ownership and control over your work. Check what permissions you grant the photo contest organizers, and determine if you give them that permission by entering the contest or only if you are selected as a finalist.
The most common permission is to allow the organizers to use your work to promote the contest if you are selected as a winner or finalist.
Bonus: Are photo contests worth it?
Rejection and How to deal with it
Rejection is a normal part of the competition process. Don’t get discouraged if your image doesn’t get selected. There is a lot of competition, and even the best photographers don’t win every time.
Choosing powerful images
Be bold and creative. Don’t be afraid to experiment and push the boundaries. Competitions are a great platform to showcase your unique style and perspective.
Bonus: Why did they win?
Participating in photography competitions can provide an excellent opportunity to showcase your work to a larger audience and push yourself to enhance your skills. By adhering to these guidelines and reviewing the workshop recording, you can enhance your likelihood of winning and laying the groundwork for a flourishing photography career.


Extended weekend workshop
Work up close with two of Australia’s pre-eminent photographers, explore regional Australia from a unique viewpoint, meet new people and develop your photographic practice!
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