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Don’t let your winter vision melt away before the deadline! The Images & Neige International Photo Contest 2025 opens the frosty stage for photographers worldwide to showcase their most striking snow and ice imagery. Submissions close on September 30, 2025, and the top series will not only be printed on aluminum dibond but also exhibited during the 16th Winter Photography Festival in the French Alps — a must-enter event for anyone seeking the best photography challenges to participate this season.
From adrenaline-fueled sports sequences to the poetic interplay of urban ice, the contest unfolds across eight curated categories, each designed to push creative boundaries. With a straightforward entry process and a €20 fee for up to 15 images—whether standalone shots or multi-image series—this is one of the season’s standout landscape photography competitions, offering both visibility and critical acclaim.
Submissions open on July 15, 2025, and the call closes on September 30. Winners will be announced in October 2025, and the festival itself runs from January 30 to February 1, 2026, in Cluses, France. Backed by an expert jury and organized by the City of Cluses, this competition represents an exceptional opportunity for visual storytellers to shine on an international stage. The Images & Neige International Photo Contest 2025 promises exposure, prestige, and an unforgettable winter gallery experience.
The Images & Neige International Photo Contest 2025 Prizes
The competition awards a blend of exhibition opportunities, honorable mentions, and special jury recognitions.
- First to Fourth Exhibition Prize Winners: Each of the four winners will have three photographs printed on 40×60 cm aluminum dibond, framed to gallery standards, and displayed during the festival in Cluses, France. Winners may collect their prints after the event (shipping costs not covered).
- Ten Honorable Mentions: Ten additional photographers will receive honorable mentions, with their work featured in the Festival’s official portfolio and promotional materials.
- Special Prizes: At its discretion, the jury may award a “Jury’s Favourite” and/or Special Mentions to recognize outstanding submissions.
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The Categories of the Images & Neige International Photo Contest 2025
- Sport Scenes: Action-packed images that capture the thrill and movement of winter sports, from ski and snowboard splashes to ice-climbing feats.
- Urban Settings: Evocative views of cities transformed by ice and snow, showcasing architecture and street scenes under wintry light.
- People and Snow: Portraiture and documentary-style shots featuring individuals interacting with snow and ice, from family gatherings to staged events.
- Poetry and Wonders of Ice and Snow: Artistic interpretations that emphasize the lyrical and surreal qualities of frozen environments.
- Graphism and Abstraction: Experimental compositions highlighting textures, patterns, and abstract forms revealed in ice and snow.
- Ice and Snow Landscapes: Wide-ranging vistas that explore the beauty and scale of wintry terrains, from mountains to frozen lakes.
- Animals on Ice and Snow: Wildlife encounters in cold habitats, capturing creatures in their frosty domains.
- Other: Open category welcoming creative approaches and unexpected visions related to snow, ice, and cold.
Images & Neige International Photo Contest 2025 Dates and Entry Fees
Mark your calendars for the 16th Images & Neige International Photo Contest 2025:
- Submission Opens: July 15, 2025
- Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025 (11:59 PM CET)
- Winners Announced: October 2025
- Festival Dates: January 30 – February 1, 2026
Entry Fee: €20 per submission (up to 15 images per entry)
How to Enter:
Register and submit all entries through the Picter platform.
Open to photographers aged 16 and over, from any country.
Each submission may include up to 15 JPG images on the long edge (minimum 1,500 px), either as standalone shots, series (3–15 images), or a combination of both.
Pay the €20 entry fee per submission at checkout; series and single images count as one submission each.
Ensure you own full rights to all submitted images; if selected, high-resolution files will be requested for printing.
About the Jury
Frédéric Boiteux
Founder of the Images & Neige festival and seasoned photographer with over 20 years’ experience in industrial, architectural, and advertising photography. Awarded the Silver Medal in the “Commercial” category by the French Professional Photography Federation in 2023.
Françoise Guillen
Deputy Mayor and Delegate for Cultural Life and Events, driving the festival’s focus on ecological awareness and community engagement through public exhibitions and conferences.
Priyam Nursimhulu
Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Cluses, overseeing the city’s cultural programming, including the Images & Neige festival.
Giandra De Castro
Franco-Brazilian fine arts photographer and Head of Fine Arts at La Source, known for large-scale outdoor exhibitions with over 650,000 visitors.
Why Enter Images & Neige International Photo Contest 2025?
Showcasing work at the 16th festival in the heart of the French Alps offers unmatched visibility—winners exhibit in high-profile venues and gain exposure to galleries, critics, and photography enthusiasts.
Judged by a panel of industry leaders, this contest not only celebrates technical skill and creativity but also expands your professional network. Plus, if you’re hunting for more photography challenges online, Deartline curates a comprehensive directory of global contests to explore.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Images & Neige International Photo Contest 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
Entries must be submitted via the Picter platform between July 15 and September 30, 2025 (11:59 PM CET).
Participants must be at least 16 years old; minors require guardian consent; festival staff and City of Cluses employees are not eligible.
Supports both amateurs and professionals, open internationally; submissions can include up to 15 JPG images (minimum 1,500 px on the long edge), as standalone images or series (3–15 images).
Name files according to contest guidelines and prepare high-resolution versions for selected works.
Copyright and Image Usage
Entrants retain full copyright; by participating, they grant the festival non-exclusive rights to use selected images in promotional materials, the printed portfolio, and on digital channels.
The photographer will always be credited, and moral rights are respected in compliance with the French Intellectual Property Code (Article L.121-1).
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
