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International Photography Competition

Snow Much to See is an international photography competition organized for the second year as part of the 17th Images & Neige Festival in Cluses, France. Dedicated to snow, ice, and cold, the festival showcases photography exploring winter environments, activities, wildlife, and the many ways cold shapes the world around us.

The competition is open to photographers of all nationalities aged 18 and older. Entries are accepted from November 1–30, 2026, with anonymous judging.

Competition Categories

Photographers may submit work in 11 categories:

• Snowy or Icy Landscapes

• Scenes of Winter Life

• Urban Environments

• Winter Sports and Leisure

• Wildlife and Plants

• Consequences of Cold

• Poetry and Reverie

• Minimalism and Abstraction

• Macro and Close-Up

• Smartphone Photography

• Drone Photography

Each category offers an award for a single image and an award for a photographic series. Honourable mentions will be awarded to the top 10% of entries.

Awards and Exhibition

Seven winning entries will be exhibited at the Images & Neige Festival, taking place January 22–24, 2027. Printing and framing costs for the winning works are covered by the competition organizers.

The jury will also publish written feedback for each awarded image. Judging is anonymous, and previous winners have included photographers recognized by the Sony World Photography Awards and Visa pour l’Image.

Entry Fees

Photographers can choose from the following entry options:

• Free: Two photographs

• €5: Up to nine photographs

• €25: Up to 31 photographs, including a portfolio review

The competition does not require artists to transfer rights to their images.

About Images & Neige

The Images & Neige Festival is dedicated to photography about snow, ice, and cold. Across its 17-year history, the festival has exhibited more than 600 photographers and presents over 300 works per edition.

Important Dates

• Submission period: November 1–30, 2026

• Festival exhibition: January 22–24, 2027

Apply and Read the Rules

• Competition rules (PDF): https://snowmuchtosee.com/rules-snow-much-to-see-2026-en.pdf

• Press information: https://snowmuchtosee.com/en/press/

• Instagram: @festivalimagesetneige

For more information and to apply, please visit the Event Website.