2020 All About Photo Award
Our 5th edition of the All About Photo Awards invites photographers from around the world to submit their best work for consideration. In reference to Henri Cartier-Bresson’s photo essay, The Mind’s Eye investigates the depth and thoughts behind each image.
“To take photographs means to recognize – simultaneously and within a fraction of a second – both the fact itself and the rigorous organization of visually perceived forms that give it meaning. It is putting one’s head, one’s eye and one’s heart on the same axis.”
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Winners will receive $10,000 in cash awards, extensive press coverage and global recognition.
The grand prize is $5,000, the 2nd prize is $2,000, the 3rd prize is $1,500, the 4th prize is $1,000 and the 5th prize is $500!
All winners will have their work published/showcased on the websites Lenscratch, Daylighted’s digital traveling exhibition worldwide, All About Photo Winners Gallery and featured in the printed issue of AAP Magazine “Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020”.
In addition, a selection of entrants of particular merit will be invited to display their portfolio on the website www.all-about-photo.com
FINAL DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31, 2020
Jury Panel
This year we have the huge honor to include Ralph Gibson as our event Ambassador. He kindly wrote what follows:
“To all my colleagues,
As a photographer I feel only as good as my next photograph. This seems to be a condition shared by many photographers and thus we are all in the same boat. (Perhaps I have been in it a bit longer than most…) It is for this reason primarily that the idea of judging another photographers work is not really how I like to think. Rather than being the expert it is much more appealing to be the passionate amateur.
What I do most admire in the work of other photographers is originality. The power of a photograph is that it can show us things we have never seen before. In fact, sometimes what we are seeing is not necessarily in the photograph…
Onwards !”
– Ralph Gibson – Oct. 27, New York City
Awards & Benefits
1st Place Winner
Cash Prize: $5,000 (US Dollars).
Title: All About Photo Photographer of the Year 2020.
Exclusive interview and portfolio published on All About Photo
Winning image along with work from runner ups showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch*
Ten photographs showcased during Daylighted’s digital traveling exhibition worldwide
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Winning work printed in AAP Magazine “Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020”
2nd Place Winner
Cash Prize: $2,000 (US Dollars).
Title: Second Place Winner.
Portfolio published on All About Photo
Winning image along with work from runner ups showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch*
Five photographs showcased during Daylighted’s digital traveling exhibition worldwide
Work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Winning work printed in AAP Magazine “Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020”
3rd Place Winner
Cash Prize: $1,500 (US Dollars).
Title: Third Place Winner.
Portfolio published on All About Photo
Winning image along with work from runner ups showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch*
Five photographs showcased during Daylighted’s digital traveling exhibition worldwide
Work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Winning work printed in AAP Magazine “Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020”
4th Place Winner
Cash Prize: $1,000 (US Dollars).
Title: Fourth Place Winner.
Portfolio published on All About Photo
Winning image along with work from runner ups showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch*
Five photographs showcased during Daylighted’s digital traveling exhibition worldwide
Work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Winning work printed in AAP Magazine “Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020”
5th Place Winner
Cash Prize: $500 (US Dollars).
Title: Fifth Place Winner.
Portfolio published on All About Photo
Winning image along with work from runner ups showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch*
Five photographs showcased during Daylighted’s digital traveling exhibition worldwide
Work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Winning work printed in AAP Magazine “Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020”
Particular Merit Mention
The next thirty-five winners (ranked from 6 to 36) will have one of their photographs showcased via Daylighted on a traveling exhibition worldwide. They will have the opportunity to sell their work through this platform.
Winning image along with work from runner ups showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch*
Winning work will be featured in the printed AAP Magazine “Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020”
In addition, a selection of entrants of particular merit will be invited to display their portfolio on the website www.all-about-photo.com
* Dates to be determined by both parties after the winners are announced
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enter?
All About Photo Awards, The Mind’s Eye is open to all individuals age 18 and older. It is open to professional and amateur photographers alike.
Is there a theme?
Open. The competition is open to all genres and subject matter will be considered. All types of photography, from digital to analog to alternative processes and beyond are encouraged to enter. All works must be original.
How many photos can I enter?
Up to 40 images. Photographs will be judged individually and not as a unified group of photos.
What is the cost of participating?
$30 (US Dollars) for the 3 first images. $5 (US Dollars) for each additional image.
What is the schedule?
- Competition opens: December 05, 2019.
- Competitions closes: January 31, 2020.
- Judging process starts: February 09, 2020.
- Judging process ends: March 31, 2020.
- Winners will be notified by email around May 01, 2020.
- Winning images will be available online at www.all-about-photo.com after May 01, 2020.
How do I send my images?
If you have not already a profile on All About Photo, you have first to register on our website. Then you will be able to log in and to upload your photos in your gallery. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EDIT YOUR SUBMISSION NOR TO ADD MORE IMAGES AFTER THE PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED. PLEASE REVIEW YOUR COMPLETED ENTRIES BEFORE PROCEEDING TO PAYMENT.
What size and format should I upload photos in?
- No Watermarks.
- Saved as JPEG or JPG.
- Resolution of 72 dpi.
- Grayscale or RGB profile.
- Layers must be flattened.
- Digital file should not exceed 2 MB.
- Longest dimension should not exceed 1200 pixels, with a minimum size of 200 pixels.
What about copyright?
All About Photo recognizes you, the author of the image, retain full ownership of the copyright in each Entry.
Who pays taxes?
The winner is responsible for paying any taxes in his/her country.
