Nikon announced that the Nikon Photography Contest 2022-2023 will start accepting submissions from 12:00 noon on October 27, 2022 (Beijing time). The
Nikon Photography Competition was first held in 1969 and is one of the largest international photography competitions in the world. It aims to enrich the culture of imaging by providing opportunities for professional and amateur photographers around the world to communicate with each other. The last competition (38th) received more than 65,000 works from 26,000 contestants from 150 countries and regions around the world.
Sarah Lee serves as the chief judge
We are honored to invite Sarah Lee to serve as the chief judge of the Nikon Photography Competition 2022-2023.
In 2013, Sarah Leeen became the first female photography director at National Geographic and National Geographic Partners. In 2020, she founded Visual Thinking Collective, a community of female editors, teachers and curators focusing on creating and managing visually driven projects.
She has had a huge influence on all kinds of artists, especially the new generation of photographers.
Sarah Lee's Speech (Abstract)
My hope for the Nikon Photography Contest is to collect stories representing the world today. After three years of separation, we have gradually become accustomed to a new way of life. Now, new opportunities and new possibilities are presented to us. So, look at your world, look back on the changes and growth you have experienced, and embrace new opportunities. I'm really looking forward to seeing works from all over the world. We have the opportunity to show where we are, tell our stories and share your personal world through this competition.
※ The judges will announce it on the Nikon Photography Competition 2022-2023 website.
Nikon Photography Contest 2022-2023 Overview
Nikon Photography Contest 2022-2023 is the 39th session of the competition since its launch and will consist of photo category competitions and video category competitions. The photo category competition will provide single photo groups and combined photo groups, and the video category competition will provide short video groups and ultra-short video groups. The theme of the
photo category competition is "Takes of Delicacy", and we are looking for photos that express personal from various perspectives. The theme of the video category competition is "Next Step". The entries for this competition should be able to express further growth and future development. The list of winners of the
Nikon Photography Contest 2022-2023 is scheduled to be announced in July 2023.
Participation Conditions
Competition is open to all professional and amateur photographers regardless of age, gender or nationality.
Participation category
1. Photo category Theme: "Beloved"
Single photo group
Participation form: Single photo
Unlimited photography equipment
Combined photo group
Participation form: Combined photo (2 to 5 series photos expressing the theme)
Unlimited photography equipment
2. Video Category Topic: "Next Steps)"
* When using languages other than English in the video, you must bring English subtitles (if you are using English, subtitles are not required)
Short video group
Participation format: 180 seconds to 300 seconds video
Unlimited photography equipment
Ultra short video group
Participation format: 20 seconds to 40 seconds video
Unlimited photography equipment
Submission time
12:00 noon on October 27, 2022 to 12:00 noon on February 13, 2023 (Beijing time).
Contribution Instructions
participates in the competition by providing the information required in the entry form on the Nikon Photography Contest 2022-2023 website.
This form will be provided at 12:00 noon (Beijing time) on October 27, 2022.
visits the Nikon Photography Competition website 2022-2023 to learn more detailed information about competition qualifications, submission rules, reviews, etc.
Awards, Prizes and Winners’ Choices
Two entries in each category of the two competitions will be selected as the Excellence Award, and four entries will receive special encouragement awards. In addition, a grand prize winner will be selected from the winners of the Excellence Awards in each category. The winners of the Ordinary User Voting Award will also be selected by the public from the works that have passed the second round of review.
*The winner of the special prize will be selected from the winners of the outstanding prizes in each competition category. The winner of the grand prize will receive the grand prize instead of the grand prize.
* may not be able to select the winner of the special prize. The winners of the
* Ordinary User Voting Award will be selected by the public from the works that have passed the second round of review.
* lenses and accessories will be decided by Nikon.
* Prizes are subject to change without notice. In the event of an international event or conflict with national laws and regulations, it may take some time to deliver the prize. Alternatively, if the prize cannot be delivered to the winner, it can be changed to reward the organizer-specified bonus to the winner.