6. International Garden Photographer of the Year
Whether you’re into foliage and flowers or simply love the great outdoors, International Garden Photographer is a charming competition to get involved with. If you’re budding to get started, there are eight categories on offer, including Breathing Spaces and Greening the City – you’re bound to find something that suits your style.
There aren’t any restrictions for entry, so you can submit your photos no matter where or when they were taken. As a bonus, all entrants can request feedback on their entries after the judging is completed.
IGPOTY is run in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom. The exhibition of winners will be held at the gardens themselves, so hundreds of visitors could see your work on display. This goes on to tour the UK and several overseas locations. The portfolio book from the awards is also stunning.
Prizes
Top prize of £7,500 ($9,000), plus an array of camera goodies for the other category winners.
More info
Visit: www.igpoty.com
Entry date: 5th February 2017
Closing date: 31st October 2017
Entry fee: £10 ($12) for up to four photographs in one category; £25 ($30) for a portfolio of six themed images
7. Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year
Love snapping shots of your dinner? This international contest celebrates all types of food imagery, whether it’s commercial, humanitarian or just mouth-watering. Past winners have captured crop growing and the celebration of eating in festivals and gatherings. With fresh new categories in the line-up this year, cook up your winners soon for the £5,000 ($6,100) prize.
More info
Visit: www.pinkladyfoodphotographeroftheyear.com
Entry date: Open now
Closing date: 5th February 2017
8. Epson International Pano Awards
Challenge yourself to shoot the best urban and rural panoramic scenes. The categories cover themes of Nature/Landscapes and Built Environment/Architecture. There’s even room for Virtual Reality and 360° images. 2016’s total prize was an impressive $25,000 (£20,000), plus a pool of Epson goodies worth over $60,000 ($48,000). Images must be in a 2:1 or wider ratio.
More info
Visit: www.thepanoawards.com
Entry date: April 2017
Closing date: June 2017
(dates still to be confirmed)
