Contest Rules & Fees

1. Eligibility

  • The contest is open to women of 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
  • No man can join this contest.
  • Employees, officers, and directors of WOMANPHOTOGRAPHY.COM, and their immediate families, are not eligible to participate.

2. How to Enter

  • All entries must be submitted through WOMANPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
  • Entrants must complete the entry form and pay the required non-refundable entry fee of 6,95 USD (United States Dollars)
  • Images must be submitted in JPEG or JPG format, at least 2000 pixels on the longest side, and not exceed 10MB.
  • Do not include watermarks, signatures, or borders on the image. [1, 2, 3]
  • AI images are strictly prohibited.

3. Entry Fees & Limits

  • The entry fee is 6,95 USD (United States Dollars) per series of 3 photographs
  • There is no limit to the number of entries a single participant can submit, provided each entry is accompanied by the corresponding fee.
  • Fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
  • By submitting and paying the fee, you agree to all rules and conditions outlined herein. [1, 2]

4. Image Requirements

  • The photograph must be an original work created solely by the entrant.
  • The entrant must own all rights to the photograph.
  • The use of Generative AI is strictly prohibited” or “Composite photography is allowed.
  • Images must not contain obscene, defamatory, or inappropriate content. [1, 2, 3]

5. Judging

  • Entries will be judged by a panel of independent photographers / industry professionals.
  • Judging will be based on creativity and technical quality.
  • The decisions of the judges are final and binding in all matters relating to the contest.

6. Prizes

  • First Place: 500 USD.
  • Prizes are non-transferable. No cash alternatives are available.

7. Copyright & Usage Rights

  • The entrant retains the copyright to their photographs.
  • By submitting, the entrant grants WOMANPHOTOGRAPHY.COM a royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, display, and publish submitted images for [e.g., marketing, promotional, and exhibition purposes related to the contest]. [1, 2, 3]

8. Privacy & Release

  • Entrants’ personal information will be used in accordance with the [Link to Privacy Policy].
  • If the photograph contains recognizable individuals, the entrant must be able to provide a signed model release upon request. [1]

9. General Conditions

  • This contest is void where prohibited by law.
  • WOMANPHOTOGRAPHY.COM reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest if any fraud, technical failures, or other factor impairs the integrity of the contest.