1. Home
  2. All About Photo Competitions
  3. Colors Photo Contest
Final Deadline is October 08, 2024
Our 43rd printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Colors".
Life is a stream of colors. Red, blue, yellow, and all the possible combinations in between these primary colors without forgetting black and white surround us everywhere.

Send us your images - preferably a cohesive body of work or portfolio - both where colors may not just influence the pictures, but where it may also be the subject solely. The contest is open to any color photography interpretation, from photojournalism, street photography, artistic photography, portrait, nude, landscapes, nature, wildlife, urban, architecture, fashion, fine art or documentary photography.

Winners will receive $1,000 in cash awards, their winning image(s) or full portfolio published in AAP Magazine #43, extensive press coverage and global recognition.

All winners will have their work published in the 43rd printed issue of AAP Magazine, a free copy of the magazine and their portfolio showcased in the Winners Gallery of www.all-about-photo.com.

Why enter All About Photo Competitions?

Elevate your career!
All it takes is one industry insider to change the course of your career. Share your work with our audience of editors, book publishers, gallery owners, festival directors, creative directors, curators, and online media publishers!

Permanent Exhibition on All About Photo online gallery
All About Photo is a leading platform in the photography industry showcasing the work of famous photographers as well as new talents. Don't miss the opportunity to be featured in our online gallery

International Press Exposure
Share your work with the world and catch the attention of diverse media outlets. We will promote each selected photographer on our website and on our social profiles.

Applications will be assessed on three criteria: creativity, originality, and the visual/emotional impact of the image.
The winners will be announced on All About Photo and social media.
Images that were previously published in AAP Magazine cannot be submitted again
AAP Magazines
We Aim to Showcase New Talents
We invite dedicated and passionate photographers from all around the world to share their work in our printed edition. Each issue is central to a specific theme and provides a gallery of inspiring imagery, focusing on each artist with their own experience to share.

With an eye towards beauty, quality and novelty, we strive to promote portfolios which stand out for their unique visual signature style and character. Our goal is to help photographers get the exposure we think they deserve and to inspire the others with ideas, projects and goals to help develop their own photography.

Expert Juror

Color is very much about atmosphere and emotion and the feel of a place.
- Alex Webb
Photographer
© Myrta Koehler

Awards & Benefits

Photo Contest First Place winner
1st Place Winner

Cash Prize: $500 (US Dollars)

Title: First Place winner.

Exclusive interview and winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine, Volume 43: Colors
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

Photo Contest Second Place Winner
2nd Place Winner

Cash Prize: $300 (US Dollars)

Title: Second Place Winner.

Winning image(s) or portfolio in AAP Magazine, Volume 43: Colors
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

Photo Contest Third Place Winner
3rd Place Winner

Cash Prize: $200 (US Dollars)

Title: Third Place Winner.

Winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine, Volume 43: Colors
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

Photo Contest Particular Merit Mention
Particular Merit Mention

Title: Finalists.

The next twenty winners (ranked from 4 to 25) will have their best image(s) or portfolio featured in AAP Magazine Volume 43: Colors.
They will receive one free copy of the magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com and their portfolio showcased in the Winners Gallery of www.all-about-photo.com

+
All winners, included finalists and juror's picks, will be featured and published in the coming AAP Magazine: Colors
All About Photo Magazine

Participating in the Colors photo competition is an amazing opportunity to have your work seen by thousands of photography lovers and experts! Your work will be published in the next printed issue of AAP Magazine, you will receive a free copy of the magazine and will be permanently featured in the online winner's gallery on our website.

Final Deadline is October 08, 2024
Simple, straight forward pricing.
$30
for the 3 first images
$5
for each additional image
* In US dollars | Up to 40 images.
Photographs will be judged individually in a first round, and then as a unified group of photos as they could be published in AAP Magazine.
© Enrico Pescantini
I take photographs in color because the real world is in color, and because color film has been invented.
- Luigi Ghirri
Photographer

Frequently Asked Questions


Who can enter?

  • Colors is open to all individuals age 18 and older. It is open to professional and amateur photographers alike.

  • Is there a theme?

  • Colors

  • How many photos can I enter?

  • Up to 40 images. Photographs will be judged individually in a first round, and then as a unified group of photos as they could be published in AAP Magazine.

  • What is the cost of participating?

  • $30 (US Dollars) for the 3 first images. $5 (US Dollars) for each additional image.

  • What is the schedule?

  • Competition opens: September 07, 2024.
  • Competitions closes: October 08, 2024.
  • Judging process starts: October 12, 2024.
  • Judging process ends: November 15, 2024.
  • Winners will be notified by email around December 01, 2024.
  • The winning images will be available online at www.all-about-photo.com after December 01, 2024.

  • How do I send my images?

  • If you have not already a profile on All About Photo, you have first to register on our website. Then you will be able to log in and to upload your photos in your gallery. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EDIT YOUR SUBMISSION NOR TO ADD MORE IMAGES AFTER THE PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED. PLEASE REVIEW YOUR COMPLETED ENTRIES BEFORE PROCEEDING TO PAYMENT.

  • What size and format should I upload photos in?

  • No Watermarks.
  • Saved as JPEG or JPG.
  • Resolution of 72 dpi.
  • Grayscale or RGB profile.
  • Layers must be flattened.
  • Digital file should not exceed 2 MB.
  • Longest dimension should not exceed 1,200 pixels, with a minimum size of 200 pixels.

  • What about copyright?

  • All About Photo recognizes you, the author of the image, retain full ownership of the copyright in each Entry.

  • Who pays taxes?

  • The winner is responsible for paying any taxes in his/her country.

  • All About Photo Magazine

    AAP Magazine #41: B&W
    print edition - Sep 05, 2024
    AAP Magazine #41: B&W
    All About Photo Awards 2024
    print edition - Aug 01, 2024
    All About Photo Awards 2024 'The Mind's Eye'
    AAP Magazine #40: Portrait
    print edition - Jul 13, 2024
    AAP Magazine #40: Portrait
    AAP Magazine #39: Shadows
    print edition - May 27, 2024
    AAP Magazine #39: Shadows
    AAP Magazine #38: Women
    print edition - Apr 22, 2024
    AAP Magazine #38: Women
    AAP Magazine #37: Travels
    print edition - Feb 14, 2024
    AAP Magazine #37: Travels
    AAP Magazine #36: Street
    print edition - Dec 13, 2023
    AAP Magazine #36: Street
    AAP Magazine #35: Colors
    print edition - Nov 17, 2023
    AAP Magazine #35: Colors
    AAP Magazine #34: Shapes
    print edition - Oct 10, 2023
    AAP Magazine #34: Shapes
    AAP Magazine #33: Nature
    print edition - Sep 10, 2023
    AAP Magazine #33: Nature
    AAP Magazine #32: B&W
    print edition - Jul 17, 2023
    AAP Magazine #32: B&W
    AAP Magazine #31: Portrait
    print edition - Jun 28, 2023
    AAP Magazine #31: Portrait
    AAP Magazine #30: Shadows
    print edition - Jun 17, 2023
    AAP Magazine #30: Shadows
    All About Photo Awards 2023
    print edition - Apr 23, 2023
    All About Photo Awards 2023 'The Mind's Eye'
    AAP Magazine #29: Women
    print edition - Mar 08, 2023
    AAP Magazine #29: Women
    AAP Magazine #28: Streets
    print edition - Jan 02, 2023
    AAP Magazine #28: Streets
    AAP Magazine #27: Colors
    print edition - Nov 20, 2022
    AAP Magazine #27: Colors
    AAP Magazine #26: Shapes
    print edition - Oct 21, 2022
    AAP Magazine #26: Shapes
    AAP Magazine #25: B&W
    print edition - Sep 03, 2022
    AAP Magazine #25: B&W
    AAP Magazine #24: Portrait
    print edition - Jul 02, 2022
    AAP Magazine #24: Portrait
    All About Photo Awards 2022
    print edition - Jun 06, 2022
    All About Photo Awards 2022 'The Mind's Eye'
    AAP Magazine #23: Women
    print edition - Feb 11, 2022
    AAP Magazine #23: Women
    AAP Magazine #22: Streets
    print edition - Jan 07, 2022
    AAP Magazine #22: Streets
    AAP Magazine #21: Colors
    print edition - Dec 05, 2021
    AAP Magazine #21: Colors
    AAP Magazine #20: Travels
    print edition - Oct 28, 2021
    AAP Magazine #20: Travels
    AAP Magazine #19: Shapes
    print edition - Sep 06, 2021
    AAP Magazine #19: Shapes
    AAP Magazine #18: B&W
    print edition - Jul 24, 2021
    AAP Magazine #18: B&W
    AAP Magazine #17: PORTRAIT
    print edition - Jun 09, 2021
    AAP Magazine #17: PORTRAIT
    All About Photo Awards 2021
    print edition - May 20, 2021
    All About Photo Awards 2021 'The Mind's Eye'
    AAP Magazine #16: SHADOWS
    print edition - Apr 20, 2021
    AAP Magazine #16: SHADOWS
    AAP Magazine #15: STREETS
    print edition - Jan 21, 2021
    AAP Magazine #15: STREETS
    AAP Magazine #14: COLORS
    print edition - Nov 30, 2020
    AAP Magazine #14: COLORS
    AAP Magazine #13: SHAPES
    print edition - Oct 17, 2020
    AAP Magazine #13: SHAPES
    AAP Magazine #12: B&W
    print edition - Aug 24, 2020
    AAP Magazine #12: B&W
    AAP Magazine #11: TRAVELS
    print edition - Jun 30, 2020
    AAP Magazine #11: TRAVELS
    All About Photo Awards 2020
    print edition - Jun 04, 2020
    All About Photo Awards 2020 'The Mind's Eye'
    AAP Magazine #10: PORTRAIT
    print edition - May 13, 2020
    AAP Magazine #10: PORTRAIT
    AAP Magazine #9: SHADOWS
    print edition - Jan 25, 2020
    AAP Magazine #9: SHADOWS
    AAP Magazine #8: STREET
    print edition - Dec 17, 2019
    AAP Magazine #8: STREET
    AAP Magazine #7: WILD
    print edition - Sep 14, 2019
    AAP Magazine #7: WILD
    All About Photo Awards 2019
    print edition - Jul 05, 2019
    All About Photo Awards 2019 'The Mind's Eye'
    AAP Magazine #6: B&W
    print edition - May 13, 2019
    AAP Magazine #6: B&W
    AAP Magazine #5: COLORS
    print edition - Dec 03, 2018
    AAP Magazine #5: COLORS
    AAP Magazine #4: SHAPES
    print edition - Nov 08, 2018
    AAP Magazine #4: SHAPES
    AAP Magazine #3: TRAVELS
    print edition - Oct 13, 2018
    AAP Magazine #3: TRAVELS
    AAP Magazine #2: FACES
    print edition - Jul 12, 2018
    AAP Magazine #2: FACES
    AAP Magazine #1: LIGHT
    print edition - Jun 18, 2018
    AAP Magazine #1: LIGHT
    We are listed with:
    Photo Contests 2022
    photocontestinsider.com
    Photo contest deadlines
    Photo Contest GURU
    We are Listed With Photo Contest Calendar
    We are Listed With Art Deadline