The 5th Annual International Loupe Awards are now open. The Loupe awards are a showcase of the best photography from around the world. Featuring the Amateur, Open and Medium Format section of the awards there is the opportunity for all photographers to challenge themselves, get creative and have the chance at some of the big prizes on offer.
Who Can Enter
These awards are open to Professionals, Amateurs and students. Get creative, challenge yourself and push beyond your limits. You have so much to gain and nothing to lose.
What Does It Cost
Regular Entries Close : 31st October 2012
Amateur Awards Entry Fee: $15.00 per Image.
Open Awards Entry Fee: $35.00 per Image.
Medium format Fine Art Prize Entry Fee: $45.00 per Image.
Late Entries Close : 15th November 2012
Amateur Awards Late Entry Fee: $25.00 per Image.
Open Awards Late Entry Fee: $45.00 per Image.
Medium format Late Fine Art Prize Entry Fee: $55.00 per Image.
Who Are The Judges
The competition is judged by 25 leading photographers from around the world with diverse experience and backgrounds. The judges come from a range of different Photographic fields that support the categories being judged.
What Are The Prizes
The competition prize pool is over $80,000USD
The Open Award first prize is valued at $30,000
The Amateur Award first prize is valued at over $5,000
The top 20 images selected from the shortlist of Medium Format Fine Art Prize Entries will be exhibited with event partners Sofitel Hotels. The major winner of the Art Prize will also win a prize valued at over $5,000
View the Prizes: Amateur | Open | Medium Format Fine Art Prize
What Are The Categories
The Open Award features eight categories
People and Portrait
Sport
Landscape
Science and Nature
Commercial, Advertising & Fashion
Illustrative
Photo Journalism
Wedding
The Amateur Award features three categories
People and Portrait
Landscape
Illustrative
The Medium Format Fine Art Prize features three categories
People and Portrait
Landscape
Illustrative
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