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Ready to rewrite the rules of color photography? Color Awards 2025 challenges image-makers worldwide to turn hue into a statement—where color disturbs, provokes and refuses to be ignored. Whether you wield your camera to unsettle or to scream, this global call demands work that leaves a mark. Submit your boldest shot by 12 October 2025 for a chance to win big and have your vision showcased to the world.
Across a single theme—color as language—participants choose from three entry packages (€30 for 3 images, €45 for 6 or €60 for 12) and upload JPGs at 1200 px on the longest side before the deadline. Judging is blind and based on technique, impact, composition and originality; the overall winner pockets a €1,000 cash prize, a gold diploma naming them Best Photographer of 2025, a featured presentation in the annual book Color – Best Photographers of 2025 and 12 months of exposure in the Online Gallery. As one of the best photography challenges for those seeking this type of challenge, this contest promises both tangible rewards and lasting visibility.
For photographers seeking to push boundaries and earn international exposure, Color Awards 2025 offers a fact‑based platform: clear dates, straightforward entry, expert judging and a suite of prizes that spans cash, publication and year‑long display. Whether you’re an experimental artist or a seasoned shooter, this contest puts your color-filled vision front and center on a global stage.
The Color Awards 2025 Prizes
Top entries in Color Awards 2025 will receive both recognition and tangible rewards:
- First Place:
- €1,000 cash prize
- Gold diploma naming you Best Photographer of 2025
- Featured presentation in the book Color – Best Photographers of 2025
- 12 months of exposure in the Online Gallery
- Second Place: Official certificate confirming your 2nd place finish.
- Third Place: Official certificate confirming your 3rd place finish.
- Two Honorable Mentions: Official certificates acknowledging your achievement.
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The Categories of the Color Awards 2025
Color Awards 2025 is a single‑theme competition: rather than dividing by genre, it invites all participants to harness color’s power in one unified field. There are no subcategories—every submission competes on its own merits under the banner of vivid, impactful color.
Color Awards 2025 Dates and Entry Fees
Key dates and deadlines for the Color Awards 2025 are as follows:
| Stage | Dates (2025) |
|---|---|
| Submissions | 15 July – 12 October |
| Selection | 13 October – 26 October |
| Notification | 27 October – 31 October |
| Delivery of High-Res Files | 1 November – 15 November |
| Publication of Annual Book | 28 November |
Entry Fees:
- €30 for up to 3 images
- €45 for up to 6 images
- €60 for up to 12 images
How to Enter:
- Select your submission package (3, 6 or 12 images) and complete payment.
- Register online and receive a secure upload link via email.
- Prepare your JPG files (1200 px on longest side, 72 dpi), bundle them in a ZIP or RAR, and upload before 12 October 2025.
- Optionally include a short explanatory text with your submission.
About the Jury
Yevhen Kostiuk (Ukraine) – Winner of the 2024 Color Awards and self‑taught fine‑art aerial photographer, Yevhen is a 500px ambassador and curator at 100asa. His signature “Fine Aertial” style transforms everyday landscapes into abstract compositions, bringing a unique eye for geometry and color to the panel.
Frank Meo (USA) – As a director, mentor and consultant with over 30 years in the industry, Frank has led award‑winning campaigns for Fortune 500 clients and top agencies. His experience guiding emerging photographers makes him a keen judge of both creative vision and market potential.
Julia Fullerton‑Batten (United Kingdom) – London‑based fine‑art photographer and Hasselblad Ambassador, Julia is celebrated for her cinematic, conceptual series. Her work has been exhibited in major museums and collections, including the National Portrait Gallery, highlighting her mastery of narrative and technical precision.
Maxim Panés (Spain) – Founder and Magazine Director of Dodho, Maxim leverages his editorial and design expertise to connect photographers with galleries, agencies and collectors. His curatorial insight ensures that each selected image resonates both artistically and professionally.
All entries are judged anonymously and evaluated on technical execution, emotional impact, compositional strength and originality of style.
Why Enter Color Awards 2025?
With a €1,000 cash prize, a gold diploma and a feature in the annual book distributed to galleries, agencies and festivals, this Color Awards 2025 is one of the most compelling photography contests to participate. Beyond cash and certificates, winners—and all selected works—gain 12 months of online gallery exposure and the prestige of being showcased in a global publication, making it a standout opportunity among experimental photography competitions.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Color Awards 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
- Submissions must be JPEG files at 1200 px on the longest side, 72 dpi; horizontal, vertical or square formats accepted.
- Bundle all images in a single .ZIP or .RAR archive (3, 6 or 12 images per your chosen package); you may include a brief explanatory text in the same file.
- Remove all metadata and personal identifiers—entries are judged blindly between 15 July and 12 October; late or non‑compliant entries will not be accepted.
- Each image is evaluated on four criteria: technical execution, emotional impact, compositional balance, and originality of visual voice.
- Winners will be notified by 31 October; selected photographers must deliver high‑resolution files, their website/Instagram links and final titles between 1 and 15 November.
- No cropping, editing or file changes are permitted after initial submission.
Copyright and Image Usage
- Entrants retain full ownership and copyright of their photographs.
- By entering, participants grant Dodho Magazine and its partners non‑exclusive rights to reproduce, publish and promote submitted images in the annual book and online gallery for a 12‑month period, with full credit to the photographer.
- Published images may also be used in promotional materials, exhibitions and social media without additional compensation.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
