2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon 2025

Don’t miss the 2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon 2025! Organized by the International Society of Fine Art (ISFA) in Canada, this International Salon of Photography invites participants from around the world to showcase their vision across six distinct sections before the closing date of 10th June 2025. With 122 awards—including top honors like the FIAP Light Blue Badge, ISFA and PSA Gold Medals, and eHM honorable mention certificates—this salon offers photographers a prestigious platform to earn medals, certificates of acceptance, and free three-month exposure in an online gallery.

Participants can enter up to six categories—Open Monochrome, Open Color, Portrait Monochrome, People Color, Sport Color, and Landscape Color—submitting a maximum of four JPEG images per section (2 MB limit, 1080×1920 px). Files must be titled correctly and uploaded via PayPal on the ISFA portal, with entry fees set at $15 for up to two sections, $17 for three to four, and $19 for five to six sections. Remote judging by a qualified jury under PSA guidelines ensures a transparent and fair process.

Every accepted entry and awardee gains access to the salon’s online gallery for three months, and a comprehensive PDF catalogue is published for lasting reference—ideal for building a distinguished portfolio. All paid participants also receive PDF certificates of acceptance or award, and top images are permanently featured in the ISFA Wall of Fame. With judges viewing images remotely on calibrated monitors and adherence to PSA rules, your work is measured against professional standards. For those looking to expand their horizons and discover the best photo challenges online, explore more curated opportunities on Deartline.

The 2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon 2025 Prizes

Photographers across all six sections will compete for the following awards and distinctions:

• Best Author Award: FIAP Light Blue Badge
• Best Club Award: eHM PDF Honorable Mention Certificate
• Section Awards (20 per section):
  • ISFA Gold Medal
  • FIAP Gold Medal
  • PSA Gold Medal
  • ISFA Silver Medal
  • ISFA Bronze Medal
  • ISFA Ribbon
  • 2 FIAP Ribbons
  • 12 eHM certificates
• All awardees:
  • free three-month online gallery access
  • downloadable PDF catalogue
  • certificates of acceptance or award

The Categories of the 2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon 2025

This salon is structured into six thematic sections, each allowing up to four image submissions:

• Open Monochrome (PSA PID Monochrome): Black and white works emphasizing tonality and form.
• Open Color (PSA PID Color): Full-color images showcasing vibrancy and composition.
• Portrait Monochrome: Monochrome portraits capturing expression and character.
• People Color: Color photographs focused on human subjects and interactions.
• Sport Color: Action-packed color shots of athletic events and moments (See other sports photo contests).
• Landscape Color: Vivid color landscapes, from natural vistas to urban scenes.

2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon 2025 Dates and Entry Fees

• Closing Date: 10th June 2025
• Judging Period: 8th July 2025
• Results Published: 15th July 2025
• Online Gallery Live: 29th July 2025
• PDF Catalogue Available: 6th September 2025
• Award Delivery: 6th September 2025

Entry Fees (per participant):

• 1–2 Sections: $15
• 3–4 Sections: $17
• 5–6 Sections: $19

How to Enter:

1. Log in or create an ISFA account on the salon website.
2. Select up to six sections and upload up to four JPEG images per section (max 2 MB; 1080×1920 px).
3. Rename each file to its title (≤35 characters) and pay the appropriate fee via PayPal.
4. Review your submission and confirm before the closing date of 10th June 2025.

About the Jury

The salon is judged by a panel of recognized professionals:

• Ms. Miranda Siu (GMPSA, EFIAP), Canada
• Ms. Shirley Trinh (EFIAP, PPSA, EVNPC), USA
• Ms. Maja Stosic (EFIAP, MF FSS), Serbia
• Reserve Judge: Mr. Asghar Sameti (EFIAP/b), USA

Why Enter 2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon 2025?

Participating in the 2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon 2025 offers benefits like: recognition under PSA and FIAP standards, placement in an online gallery for three months, and inclusion in a professional PDF catalogue. Your images will be evaluated on calibrated displays by an expert jury, ensuring fair judging and potential star ratings. Certificates of acceptance bolster your credentials, and the ISFA Wall of Fame highlights top entries. As one of the leading photography contests, this salon provides a structured, credible platform to elevate your portfolio and connect with an international community.

Rules and Copyright

This section about the rules and image rights of the 2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon 2025 has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.

Rules

• Entry open to all amateur and professional photographers; PSA rules apply.
• Up to four JPEG images per section (max 2 MB, 1080×1920 px); titles ≤35 characters, no watermarks or borders over 2 px.
• Entry fee mandatory, non-refundable; no cancellations after payment; unpaid entries not judged.
• Remote online judging; jury decisions are final and irrevocable.
• AI-generated images and prior salon entries are strictly prohibited; disqualification for non-compliance.

Copyright and Image Usage

• Entrant retains full copyright but grants ISFA rights to use images for promotional purposes with proper attribution.
• Accepted entries require provision of RAW/TIFF files on request for authentication.
• All accepted images may be reproduced in ISFA publications and online galleries.

For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.