What juries look for in street photography
- A decisive moment that feels unstaged.
- Layers, timing and a clean frame despite a busy scene.
- Images that tell you something about where and when they were made.
How to prepare your entry
Know the privacy rules where you photographed. Several European countries treat the publication of recognisable people differently, and organizers increasingly ask entrants to confirm they respected them.
Before you pay a fee
Some street contests are run as part of a festival with an exhibition fee for finalists. Check whether printing and shipping costs fall on you if you are selected.
Every listing on Photographers First shows the deadline in your time zone, the fee in your currency, the prize as stated by the organizer, and a direct link to the official rules. Pro members also get advanced filters by fee, prize and country, unlimited saved contests, and an entry tracker for deadlines and spending. See what Pro adds.