Question 1

What rights do I keep?

Accepted Answer

You keep full copyright of your work. No licence is granted beyond displaying your submission on this competition's pages.

Question 2

Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

Entry fees are not refunded.

Question 3

How many times can I enter?

Accepted Answer

You may enter up to 12 times.

Question 4

When will I hear back?

Accepted Answer

Results are announced Nov 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC.

Question 5

Who decides the winners?

Accepted Answer

Scoring judges use the published criteria, combined scores produce a recommended ranking, and the organizer confirms final placements before publication.

Question 6

Is my work public before results?

Accepted Answer

Your work stays private until the winners are announced.

Question 7

What can I submit?

Accepted Answer

This competition accepts single photographs. You may enter up to 12 times. Submissions must be original photographs taken by the entrant. JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, TIF, TIFF, HEIC, HEIF, up to 10 MB per photograph. Entered and judged online. This competition page is public.

Portrait Awards 2025

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