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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 the art of photography and all those who continue to explore the medium’s capabilities.
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
Beyond awards and prizes, the 1839 Awards offers annual competitions and an artist-first online gallery designed to share the unique power of photography and encourage the discovery of artists and the stories behind the winning images.
