Portrait Photography Competition 2023

Close on July 07, 2023

Territory: Worldwide

Theme: Portrait Photography Competition

Eligibility: Contestants must 18 years old to participate and shall not be on the staff of The Motif Collective or an immediate family member of the staff.

Entry Fees: Between $12 and $36

Prize: Cash Prize

Portrait is the theme for this months competition.
Faces and silhouettes of passers by, or beautifully executed, controlled studio shots, The Portrait has always been at the core of the Art of Photography. Since its creation, we have found that the camera in our hands favors the faces and spirit of all people of all ages.

Share with us your best frames and moments showing your vision of an inspirational Portrait!

Works will be selected based on creativity, quality of execution and uniqueness of vision. The work can be expressed from realism to abstraction.

Cash Awards up to $10,000 the Top Three Photographers

First Place also receives an additional $400 in photography products and services with:
- A free copy of ON1 Photo RAW
- A free Pixel Pocket Rocket™

You retain the copyright of your work.
Submissions will only be used for the sole purpose of judging and promoting the competition.

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