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Better Photography Magazine Photographer of the Year 2023

Close on October 15, 2023
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Better Photography Magazine Photographer of the Year 2023
Territory: Worldwide
Theme: Several Categories
Eligibility: Open to all
Entry Fees: $20 AUS
Prize: Cash Prize
The Better Photography Magazine Photographer of the Year Award 2022 offers great prizes and is highly respected around the world on the competition circuit.
Every entry receives a judge’s comment to help you improve your photography. Many past entrants have noted how useful these comments have been!
Your photographs are professionally judged by three AIPP Grand Masters of Photography and every entry gets a score.
The best images will be awarded Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards.
There are four exciting Category Awards, each with a first prize of AUS $750.
Entrants with four or more entries are also eligible for the prestigious Better Photography Magazine Photographer of the Year 2023 Award with a AUS $2000 cash prize!

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