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Event History
1839 Awards, named after one of the most formative years in the history of photography, is a contest and platform celebrating fine art photography from around the world.
What Makes this event different?
Photographers who win the 1839 Awards get to enjoy more than prizes, as we actively promote and celebrate our honorees throughout the year and beyond.
Copyright Policy
"Image Copyright Policy: We respect your rights as a photographer and artist, and we do not become the owner of your work when you submit an Entry. We will not sell any Entry to a third-party. We will not claim any copyright or moral rights in your work submitted to the Competition. However, to allow us to administer and promote the Competition, you grant certain rights and licenses to us.
Image Usage Rights
Usage rights: We occasionally use submissions to administer and promote the competition. If we are to use your image, anytime we display your entry, we will credit you as the owner of that image. For more details, visit https://1839awards.com/terms-of-use"
CALL FOR ENTRIES. Join us in celebrating distinctive images in fine art photography with the 2026 Photographer of the Year Contest by the 1839 Awards. Winners will receive $4,000 in cash prizes, a dedicated page in our Artist Directory, global media exposure, a chance to have their work seen by world-class judges, and way more.
