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SPIE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LIGHT PHOTO CONTEST

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Application Deadline: 16 September 2025

LOCATION: USA

The SPIE International Day of Light Photo Contest is held annually to raise awareness about the International Day of Light and to demonstrate the impact that light has on cultural, economic, and societal aspects of our world. Amateur and professional photographers alike are encouraged to submit photos for a chance to win cash prizes.

ELIGIBILITY:

Amateur and professional photographers alike are encouraged to apply

Examples of content include, but are not limited to, artistic images that depict:

Various properties of light and how it interacts with the atmosphere, nature, and materials

Light technology such as lasers, LEDs, etc.

Images created with light technology, such as telescopes and microscopes

People interacting with light and/or light technology

The betterment of the human condition with light

Join us in capturing the brilliance of our world!

By entering the International Day of Light Photo Contest, you are agreeing to the rules.

Have questions? Email us at CustomerService@spie.org.

BENEFIT:

First Prize: US $2,500

Second Prize: US $1,000

Third Prize: US $500

Judges’ Choice for Best of Science Prize: US $1,000

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XII INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC PROJECTS

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Application Deadline: 22/06/2025

LOCATION: Spain

For the twelfth consecutive year, the Educating the Eye Photographic Association, with the support of the Mercè Rodoreda library in Castell d’Aro, Platja d’Aro and s’Agaró, is newly organising the international competition for photographic projects “Educating the Eye.”

ELIGIBILITY:

Participation is free, the theme is free, and photographers of all levels can participate. 

Each author can present a maximum of two photographic projects. The creativity and expressive capacity of the projects are especially valued.

In addition, the finalist and winning projects may be exhibited in the municipality of Castell d’Aro, Platja d’Aro and S’Agaró.

It is important to read the complete rules well and not wait until the last minute to upload your project, to avoid a possible collapse of the system.

It is important to read the complete rules well

The contest is managed “technologically” on the Digital Contests platform.

You will be able to register in the window above “Digital Contests” during the established registration period. You can enter your email and password if you already have an account on the platform, or create a “new user”.

How to upload your project? Projects are uploaded in different parts: (A) a PDF with the author’s data/bio, (B) a PDF with a description and motivation of the first (or only) project, (C) your photographs of the first (or only) project in JPG.

If you have two projects, you can submit the second project in sections D and E of the platform.

We remind you that for the 2025 edition you can register between April 28 and June 22, 2025.

Don’t wait until the last minute to upload your project, to avoid a possible system crash.

BENEFIT:

A total of €5,000 in prizes will be awarded, divided among 5 winning projects.

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