What Makes this event different?
For the first time with our Exposure Awards, we are waiving the fee for photographers who enter a single image. We truly desire to discover the most talented image-makers. It is our belief that EVERY photographer is deserving of the opportunity for exposure and recognition without restriction. So, send in your best work today!
Copyright Policy
All photographers retain full copyrights for their own work. Period.
Image Usage Rights
Winners, Jurors’ Picks and Finalists grant LensCulture limited, restricted use of winning photos only to promote the photographers themselves and in connection with marketing the Awards competition itself. Details can be found in the Competition rules
The LensCulture Exposure Awards 2018 aims to discover and showcase the world’s best contemporary photographers!
As we are approaching the Awards’ 10th anniversary, this year’s competition will celebrate a decade of helping photographers at all levels gain global recognition. The Awards culminates with worldwide media coverage, a series of international gallery and festival events, and career-changing exposure for the jury’s six winners, eight jurors’ picks and 25 finalists.
Each of the winners, jurors’ picks and finalists gain access to the most extensive exposure we’ve ever offered through a LensCulture award.
Together with our audience of 2.8 million, we will be celebrating 10 years of exposure as one of the largest contemporary photography communities in the world!
$22,000 in Grant Awards
London Gallery Exhibition
Visibility with LensCulture Insiders
Exposure Awards 2018 Online Exhibition
A Series of International Photo Festival Projections
Published in The Best of LensCulture, Volume 2
International Press Exposure
Opportunity for LensCulture Instagram Takeover
Feature Article on LensCulture
LensCulture Network Membership
Massive Exposure to our Global Audience of 2.8 Million
Submission Review by Photo Industry Professional*
Engage in the Global Photography Community
Opportunities for Immediate Exposure
LensCulture Portfolio Account***
*Submission Review: Available for all Series entries and 5+ Single entries
**Editors’ Picks: During the competition, LensCulture’s editors will curate hundreds of entries for immediate exposure to our global audience through the competition gallery and our Facebook page.
***LensCulture Portfolio Account: Available for all Series entries and 5+ Single entries
For more information regarding this opportunity for photographers, please visit the Event Website.