Application Deadline: February 13th, 2023 (until 4:00 am (UTC))
The Nikon Photo Contest nurtures an aspirational community of creators who share important stories and influence the way people think through the global language of imaging. The Nikon Photo Contest International has been held by Nikon Corporation since 1969 to provide an opportunity for professional and amateur photographers around the world to engage with one another.
Eligibility
The contest is open to all, professional and amateur, regardless of age, gender, or nationality.
- Entrants under 18 years of age require the permission of a parent or guardian. By entering the contest, entrants under 18 years of age indicate that they have obtained the permission of a parent or guardian.
- The contest is not open to employees of Nikon (the “organizer”) or its subsidiaries or affiliates.
Entry Categories
1. Photo Competition
Theme: “Beloved”
i. Single Photo Category
- Entry format: single photo
- Any equipment can be used
ii. Photo Story Category
- Entry format: photo story
(two to five images) - Any equipment can be used
2. Short Film Competition
Theme: “Next Steps”
i. Short Film Category
- Entry format: 180 to 300 second long video
(MOV or MP4) - Any equipment can be used
- If any language other than English is used within the video, English language subtitles must be included
(but no subtitles are necessary if English is used)
ii. Super Short Film Category
- Entry format: 20 to 40 second long video
(MOV or MP4) - Any equipment can be used
- If any language other than English is used within the video, English language subtitles must be included
(but no subtitles are necessary if English is used)
Awards and Prizes
Main Judgement
Grand Prize *1
No. of Winners : 1 per competition, total 2
- Prize money of 500,000 yen (Japanese yen), Z9, NIKKOR Z lens *3
Excellence Award
No. of Winners : 2 per category, total 8
- Photo Competition : Z 7II, NIKKOR Z lens *3
- Short Film Competition : Z 6II, NIKKOR Z lens *3, video accessories *3
Special Encouragement Award *3
No. of Winners : 4 per category, total 16
- Photo Competition : Z fc, NIKKOR Z lens *3
- Short Film Competition : Z 30, NIKKOR Z lens *3, video accessories *3
Special Award
General Public Award *2
No. of Winners : 1 per competition, total 2
- Photo Competition : Z 50, NIKKOR Z lens *3
- Short Film Competition : Z 50, NIKKOR Z lens *3
Rewards
- Displayed on Nikon Photo Contest Web Gallery
- Work showcased on Nikon Photo Contest official Facebook
- Work showcased on Nikon Photo Contest official Instagram
- Shared activities throughout the year
- Exhibition at venues managed by Nikon
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Nikon International Photo Contest 2022/2023