ANNUAL PX3 PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

 

Submit your best work to our photo competition for a chance to win up to $11,500 in cash prizes, be selected by our curators for the PX3 exhibition in Paris and inclusion in the Annual PX3 book.

The “Prix de la Photographie, Paris” (PX3) strives to promote the appreciation of photography, to discover emerging talent, and introduce photographers from around the world to the artistic community of Paris. A selection of work from this competition is displayed in Paris and the winners are published in the PX3 Annual Book. Juried by leading editors, publishers, curators, gallery owners, consultants, creative directors, and art directors, PX3 brings the best of photography from across the globe to Paris.

Awards and Prizes

PX3 Photographer of the Year (Professional)—$5,000 cash prize

Professional photographers compete for the top award–the title of “PX3 Photographer of the Year” and $5,000 cash prize. The Photographer of the Year is chosen from among the 1st prize winners in each of the 6 Pro Categories. The winner’s work is publicized internationally, receives the spotlight at all events, is exhibited in Paris, and published in the PX3 Annual Book.

PX3 Best New Talent (Non-Professionals and Students)—$2,000 cash prize

Non-professional photographers compete for the PX3 Best New Talent Award and $2,000 cash prize. The winner is chosen from the 1st prize winners in the 6 Non-Pro/Student categories. The work is publicized and exhibited in Paris, and published in the PX3 Annual Book.

First Place Category Winners (Professionals) – $500 cash prize

First Place Category Winners (Non-Professionals and Students) – $250 cash prize

First place winners’ work will be exhibited at the PX3 Exhibition in Paris. All first place winners from both the professional and non-professional categories will receive a PX3 certificate and a PX3 winner’s logo for promotional purposes.

Other Category Winners

All winners from both the professional and non-professional categories will receive a PX3 certificate and a PX3 winner’s logo for promotional purposes.

Honorable Mentions

PX3 judges award several Certificates of Honorable Mention to both professional and non-professional entries to acknowledge talent as they see fit.

Paris Exhibition & International Publicity

Submit your best work for a chance to win the title of PX3 Photographer of the Year, cash prizes, be selected by our curators for the PX3 exhibition in Paris and inclusion in the Annual PX3 book.

Winner’s Exhibition

The winning work of the 1st and 2nd prize overall category winners in both Pro and Student levels will be exhibited in Paris at the annual PX3 Winners Exhibition, along with the curated selection from the State of The World. The work of the gold, silver, and bronze subcategory winners will be projected.

All winners and honorable mentions will also be showcased in the PX3 annual book.

PX3 Annual Book

The work of winners of the gold, silver, bronze from both the professional and non-professional Subcategories will be published in the PX3 Annual Book. The names of the Honorable Mention recipients will be included in the book as well.

Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in this international showcase of photographic talents.

PX3 Jury

Juried by leading editors, publishers, curators, gallery owners, consultants, creative directors, and art directors, PX3 brings the best of photography from across the globe to Paris.

Winners Benefits

PX3 winners receive significant, international publicity and exposure. In contrast to many other photography awards, all the associated perks of winning PX3 are included in your entry fee. We provide media extensive exposure throughout our media partners.

Benefits
Photographer & New Talent of the Year
1st Place Category Winners
Other Winners
Honorable Mention
Every Entrant

Cash Prizes
Winner Interview – pictures and quotes to be extensively communicated
Photos showcased at Winner Exhibition (printed)
Photos showcased at Winner Exhibition (projection)
Photos printed in Px3 Winners Book
Mentioned in Px3 Winners Book
Mentioned in winners press release distributed to magazines, blogs and partners
E-newsletter announcement to over 90,000 subscribers
Dedicated social media posts
Winners Badge
Winners’ Certificate (online)
Exposure at online winners’ exhibition
Invitation to exhibition & networking event
Publicity benefits from extensive awards communication campaign
Share your submission feature – engage with the global photo community

Entry Fees

Entry fees cover the cost of prizes, exhibitions, administration, and promotion. To make this photo competition globally accessible, PX3 offers discounted entry fees for non-professionals & students of certain countries.

Professional Photographers

$30 for each photograph entered (single image)
$50 for each series (2-8 images with a unifying theme) or book
20% off per additional category, if same entry is submitted to multiple categories

Non-professional and Student Photographers

$20 per photograph entered (single image)
$40 for each series (2-8 images with a unifying theme) or book
20% off per additional category, if same entry is submitted to multiple categories

Deadlines

Early Bird Deadline (10%): January 14, 2024
Extended Early Bird Deadline (5%): February 12, 2024
Regular Deadline: May 6, 2024