Portals: Windows, Mirrors and Doors

Close on December 12, 2022

Territory: Worldwide

Theme: Portals: Windows, Mirrors and Doors

Eligibility: Open to all

Entry Fees: $39 for five photographs

Prize: Exhibition

A portal can be an architectural feature (gate, window, doorway, mirror, tunnel) that frames or isolates or adds dimension to an image. In a fictional sense, a portal can become a magical doorway through time and space. Alone or in combination, they hold unlimited creative possibilities for photographers.

For "Portals: Windows, Mirrors, and Doors", we're looking for images that use these devices in intriguing ways. All capture methods and processes are welcome.

We are very pleased that Elizabeth Avedon will jury this exhibition. She will select up to 40 images for exhibition in our Middlebury, Vermont gallery and another 40 for our Online Gallery. All 80 images will be reproduced in the exhibition catalog.

Visit Contest Website

Stay up-to-date with call for entries, deadlines and other news about exhibitions, galleries, publications, & special events.

Call for Entries

Win A Solo Exhibition in February

Get International Exposure and Connect with Industry Insiders

Contests Closing Soon

Deadline: January 03, 2025

Open Call 2025 Noorderlicht Biennale – Machine Entanglements

The Noorderlicht Biennale 2025, titled Machine Entanglements, focuses on the complex relationship between technology, ecology, and heritage. The project invites artists, photographers, and image-makers to submit work that explores these themes and reflects on the influence of technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), on society and our environment. The motivation for this project stems from rapid technological developments that significantly to engage visitors actively our biodiversity,

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: January 03, 2025

Sony World Photography Awards 2025 - Youth

Competition runs from 1 June 2024 to 3 January 2025 Photographers can enter up to three images relating to the theme ‘Through Your Eyes’ Judges will select a shortlist of up to 10 photographers Shortlist compete for Youth Photographer of the Year title Overall winner receives Youth Photographer of the Year title and Sony digital imaging kit Please see 'Rules' below for full image eligibility criteria Deadline for entries is 3 Januar

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: January 03, 2025

2025 Sony World Photography Awards - Open

Photographers of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels are invited to enter their best single images into the Open competition for a chance to win $5,000 (USD), Sony Digital Imaging Equipment, a trip to London, and be crowned "Open Photographer of the Year". The judges are looking to award the best single images from across the following 10 diverse categories: Architecture, Culture, Creative, Motion, Landscape, Natural World & Wildlife, Portraiture, Still Life, Street Photograph

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: January 03, 2025

Open Theme 2024

“Photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting … It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” –Elliott Erwitt Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art of any genre and any subject matter which represents the artist’s endeavor to reveal a personal declaration of visual significance, be it a celebration of pure aesthetic formalism, humor or conflict, fiction or fact, or any

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: January 04, 2025

Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025

In addition to the results and prizes, five prestigious titles will be awarded by the judges, some of which trace their origins back to the original 1965 Brighton Festival. Three of these titles are open to eligible photographers from every country: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 is the top award of the UPY competition, and will go to the photographer whose single image is the best in the show (so therefore is likely to also be one of the category winners). All entrants are

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: January 05, 2025

Glanzlichter 2025 Nature Photography Competition

The Glanzlichter 2025 Nature Photography Competition is an international event celebrating the artistry and responsibility inherent in nature photography. Since its inception in 1999, Glanzlichter has drawn talented photographers worldwide, each showcasing unique perspectives on landscapes, wildlife, and plant life. The competition’s foundation rests on ethical principles that highlight the beauty of nature with minimal digital alterations, offering a showcase for photographs that capture the

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: January 05, 2025

Context 2025

We are very pleased to announce Context 2025, our eleventh annual open call for photography-based work! This year's exhibition will be juried by Shana Lopes, PhD, the Assistant Curator of Photography at SFMOMA. This annual survey exhibition celebrates the multiple perspectives and creative voices of contemporary photography. Open to all types of photographic work, we look forward to seeing the variety of submissions each year. Scroll down for more details about the call and submit your work t

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: January 05, 2025

Photographer of the Week 03

Showcase Your Talent: Become Our Photographer of the Week! Each week, from Monday morning to Sunday evening, you can submit up to 10 of your best shots! If your photo is chosen by our jury, you'll have your image featured across the All About Photo website and social media for an entire week. Don’t miss your chance to shine it's free! Showcase Your Talent: Become Our Photographer of the Week! For the entire week: Your winning photo will be sh

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: January 05, 2025

2025 Photo Show: Anaphora

Anaphora: Repeated forms and configurations have been employed in art from ancient times. We see this in art inspired by ancient architectural patterns all the way up to the development of serialization in mid-20th Century Op and Pop Art. Repetition of patterns creates rhythms and fosters new ways of seeing or interpreting form. Upstream Gallery encourages photographers to submit work exploring this idea. The exhibition will open on Thursday, February 6th 2025 at our gallery in Hastings-on-H

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: January 06, 2025

Expressionism

JUROR | Doug Chinery will be the juror for “expressionism”. “I long ago stopped thinking of myself as a photographer and more as an abstract artist, using the camera as my principal medium. What I try to create straddles the edgelands between photography and mixed media abstract expressionism – inspired by painters such as Hodgkin, Feiler, Rae and Ryman. My quest is for visual poetry as I attempt to reflect an emotional response to my subject rather than replication

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: January 07, 2025

Whispering Shadows

Some stories linger in the shadows—half-seen, half-heard, waiting to be revealed. “Whispering Shadows” is an online exhibition that invites photographers to explore themes of mystery, absence, and the unseen. It’s a celebration of subtlety, evoking emotions through what’s hidden as much as what’s shown. We’re looking for work that leans into the enigmatic: quiet moments, ephemeral gestures, and the interplay of light and darkness. Let your photographs whisper secrets, leaving sp

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: January 07, 2025

Minimalism 2024

Theme Minimalism or the absence of distractions from shadows, light and often a single subject, line or emotion is also the core of every photograph we take where instead of being subtle and undefined it becomes the dramatic force of the image. Share with us your best frames and moments showing your vision of inspirational Minimalism! Selection Works will be selected based on creativity, quality of execution and uniqueness of vision. The wor

Learn more about this contest

Call for Entries

Win $5,000 Cash Prizes!

Submit your best shot to All About Photo Awards 2025

Contest

Photo Contest: Solo Exhibition February 2025

Each month, an exceptional photographer is awarded a Solo Exhibition on our dedicated showroom pages. The upcoming exhibition dates are from February 1 to February 28, 2025. Our goal is to spotlight incredible work that awakens imagination, transforms perspectives, and resonates deeply with viewers.

Read the full article

Contest

Discover the Jury of All About Photo Awards 2025 - The Mind's Eye.

Now in its 10th year, All About Photo Awards are an authoritative voice in the industry, celebrating the best contemporary photography from around the world, and giving vast exposure and opportunity to talented photographers. All About Photo supports the Awards to help the continued development of photographic culture by giving a global platform to today's talent. Photographers are judged anonymously by a panel of industry-leading judges.

Read the full article

Contest

Launch of All About Photo Awards 2025

Enter the All About Photo Awards 2025: The Mind’s Eye! Showcase your talent, win cash prizes up to $5,000, gain international recognition, and be featured in the AAP Magazine Special Edition. Open to all photographers worldwide. Submit now!

Read the full article

Contest

Street Stories Unveiled: Celebrating the Winners of AAP Magazine 44

We’re delighted to reveal the names of the 25 talented photographers who won AAP Magazine #44: Street. They come from 11 different countries and 5 continents! Congratulations to the winners and thank you for allowing us to experience the hustle and bustle of streets around the globe through your lens. I hope you enjoy this compilation of diverse approaches to street photography as much as I enjoyed curating it.

Read the full article

Contest

PhMuseum 2024 Women Photographers Grant Winners

Sara Abbaspour claims the 1st prize of the PHmuseum 2024 Photographers Grant with her project Floating Ocean. The New Generation Prize was awarded to Sara Faustino for A Home With No Roof.

Read the full article

Contest

Photo Contest: Showcase Your Photography in January 2025

We are excited to announce the Solo Exhibition for January 2025, offering an exclusive chance for one exceptional photographer to display their work in our dedicated online showroom. From January 1 to January 31, 2025, this Solo Exhibition will provide global exposure for photographers who captivate viewers with their unique perspectives, creativity, and emotional resonance.

Read the full article

Contest

Call for Entries - Share Your Best Travel Photography

AAP Magazine invites photographers from around the world to submit their best travel photography for Issue 45: Travels. Whether you’ve captured stunning landscapes, vibrant street scenes, or intimate moments that reveal the soul of a destination, we want to see your story through the lens.

Read the full article

Contest

Showcasing the Best in Color Photography: AAP Magazine 43 Contest Winners

We're thrilled to announce the winners of AAP Magazine’s 43rd photo contest, dedicated to the vibrant theme of "Colors." This edition celebrates the diverse ways in which photographers capture the richness and depth of color in the world around us. Colors are far more than simple shades—they're powerful storytellers, reflecting the range of emotions, moods, and moments we experience every day.

Read the full article

Contest

Photo Contest: Solo Exhibition December 2024

Maximize Your Exposure: Enter the Solo Exhibition Competition for a Month-Long Online Showcase, Zero Commission Sales, Permanent Gallery Presence and an Exclusive Interview! Enter the December Solo Exhibition photo contest

Read the full article

Portals: Windows, Mirrors and Doors

Contests Closing Soon

Related Articles