Travel Photography Competition

Travel Photography Competition

Welcome to the Global Explorer Travel Photography Competition! This contest is an exciting opportunity for photographers of all skill levels to showcase their talent, creativity, and passion for capturing the essence of travel. Whether you're an amateur with a smartphone or a seasoned professional with high-end gear, we invite you to share your unique perspective on the world.

Competition Category Ideas

1. People and Culture

   • Capture the heart and soul of the communities you visit. Show us the faces, traditions, and everyday moments that tell the story of a place.

2. Landscape and Nature

   • From majestic mountains to serene beaches, capture the natural beauty of the world's landscapes. Highlight the breathtaking and diverse environments our planet has to offer.

3. Cityscapes and Architecture

   • Showcase the grandeur and intricacies of urban life. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, your photos should reflect the vibrancy and character of cities around the globe.

4. Adventure and Action

   • Capture the thrill and excitement of adventure travel. Whether it’s extreme sports, wildlife safaris, or other daring activities, show us your most exhilarating travel moments.

5. Street Photography

   • Focus on candid moments and spontaneous scenes in public places. This category is all about capturing the unfiltered essence of daily life in different locations.

Join us in celebrating the art of travel photography. Share your vision and inspire others to explore the world through your lens. We can't wait to see where your adventures take us!

Entry into the competition is £1 GBP per image.

View current entries here

The Rules

• The work must be that of the entrant.
• No entry will be eligible that has been made under the supervision of an instructor or as a class assignment.
• No distinguishing marks on the images.
• Images submitted must be no larger than 2000 pixels wide.
• All entrants must be able to supply a high-resolution image (300dpi).
• Copyright of the images remains with the photographer. The Societies recognises that the entrant, the author of the photograph, retains complete and full ownership of the copyright in each submission.
• Entries can be used for publicity purposes only by The Societies and may be printed in our magazine Professional Imagemaker, also for promotional purposes.
• Competition closes October 31st 2024.
• The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Entry into the competition is £1 GBP per image.

Prizes

• Overall Winner

  • Vanguard VESTA GO 204CB Carbon Travel Tripod with Ball Head RRP £149.99 - The VESTA GO 204CB is a simple, lightweight, and compact carbon fibre travel tripod kit that is designed for maximum portability and is suitable for most mirrorless camera kits, or smaller DSLR kits.
  • One year Free Membership of any of our Societies worth £150 - which includes: entry to all of our membership-only competitions, unrestricted access to our members' photography forum, access to our members-only Facebook group, listing on our directory, qualifications and distinctions through submission of images. The winner will also receive our magazine Professional Imagemaker for 12 months.

• 2nd and 3rd place

  • 6 months Free Membership of any of our Societies - which includes: entry to all of our membership-only competitions, unrestricted access to our members' photography forum, access to our members-only Facebook group, listing on our directory, qualifications and distinctions through submission of images. The winner will also receive our magazine Professional Imagemaker for 6 months.

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