We are once again delighted to be supporting The LensCulture Exposure Awards which – now in their seventh year – aim to discover and showcase the world’s best contemporary photographers and present a cross-section of photography from practitioners working in a multitude of genres. The focus of the competition continues to be on helping photographers of all levels to gain global recognition and progress with their careers.
Entries are now open, with a truly international jury will select 6 winners and 25 finalists from the images submitted. Submissions will be showcased through the competition gallery on the LensCulture website and through their social media platforms in the lead up to the deadline for the awards – giving entrants the chance to gain truly international exposure.
The LensCulture Exposure Awards 2015 International Jury:
Denise Wolff – Senior Editor, Aperture, NY.
Roger Tooth – Head of Photography, The Guardian, UK.
Chris Littlewood – Photography Director, Flowers Gallery, UK/NY.
David Chickey – Publisher, Designer, Editorial Director, Radius Books, USA.
Christopher Rauschenberg – Board Chair, Exhibition Committee, Blue Sky Gallery, USA.
Cristina De Middel – Photographer and Curator, Mexico.
Marion Hislen – Curator and Director, Circulation(s) Festival, France.
Jim Casper – Editor-in-Chief, LensCulture, The Netherlands.
Enter the LensCulture Exposure Awards:
All winners and finalists will be exhibited at Somerset House during Photo London – which is due to take place from 19 – 22 May 2016 – in an exhibition produced using our diverse exhibition printing and installation services and work from the winners and finalists will be screened worldwide at select photography festivals in 2016. In addition to world-class exposure, the awards offer submission reviews to all entrants and the following prizes to winners:
Series Award:
1st Place $5000
2nd Place: $3000
3rd Place: $1500
Single Image Award:
1st Place $3000
2nd Place: $1500
3rd Place: $1000
Deadline: Monday 21 December 2015.