Nikon 2023 photo competition: How to enter?

Nikon launches its photo competition for the 2022-2023 season. The event will attract photography enthusiasts and professionals from around the world, who will have the opportunity to submit their work using any camera. The competition is divided into two distinct competitions, one for photography and the other for video, each with its own distinct themes and categories of work. The theme for the photo competition is "Beloved", and for the video competition "Next Steps". Participants will be able to explore these themes in different ways to create unique and captivating works. Winners will be rewarded with exclusive prizes, and their works will be featured in Nikon's 2024 and 2025 calendars. Entries for the competition will be open from October 27, 2022 until February 13, 2023. Don't wait any longer to enter and show off your photographic talent on a global scale.

Annual Nikon Photo Contest, Themes: 'Beloved' and 'Next Steps

The theme of the 39th annual Nikon Photo Contest is " Beloved " (Aimé). Nikon is looking for images that express individual priorities from different perspectives in the "Single Photo" or "Photo Story" categories.

The theme of the video competition is Next Steps " (And then what?). Submissions for the "Short Film" and "Super Short Film" categories should express a vision of future growth and world change.

Participation conditions and procedures

• The competition is open to all, professionals and amateurs alike, regardless of age, gender or nationality.
• Entrants under the age of 18 must obtain permission from a parent or guardian. By entering the contest, entrants under 18 years of age indicate that they have obtained permission from a parent or guardian.
• The contest is not open to employees of Nikon (the "Organizer") or its subsidiaries or affiliates.
• The competition registration period runs from Thursday, October 27, 2022 (at 4:00 a.m. (UTC)) to Monday, February 13, 2023 (until 4:00 a.m. (UTC)).
• To enter, all you have to do is complete the registration form on this website.
• After all entries for the photography and short film competitions have been received, they will undergo an initial selection and all successful entries will be published on this website (scheduled for May 2023). The winners of each prize will then be decided after the final selection (June 2023). The results of the competition are scheduled to be announced on this website in September 2023.
• The general public prize will be decided by popular vote from among the works listed above that have passed the second selection.
• Winners will be notified by e-mail sent to their registered e-mail address in mid-July 2023. Winners are required to accept the terms and conditions and register by the specified date (within 14 days of the prize notification e-mail being sent). Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Winners may also be contacted by telephone or other means if the Nikon Photo Contest Office to confirm the information provided, etc.
• Participants must inform the organizer of any change of e-mail address, etc. via My Account on this website. Neither the organizer nor the Nikon Photo Contest Office will not be held responsible for any inconvenience that may arise for any reason due to the inability to receive an e-mail or any other similar problem.

Nikon 2023 competition awards

Photo contest awards :

Grand prix :

• Amount: 500,000 yen (approx. USD 3,850)
• Prizes: Z9 + NIKKOR Z lens

Award of excellence :

• Number of winners: 2 per category
• Lots: Z 7II + NIKKOR Z lens

Special incentive prize :

• Number of winners: 4 per category
• Lots: Z fc + NIKKOR Z lens

Prix du grand public :

• Number of winners: 1
• Prizes: Z 50 + NIKKOR Z lens

Short film competition awards :

Grand prix :

• Amount: 500,000 yen (approx. USD 3,850)
• Prizes: Z9 + NIKKOR Z lens

Award of excellence :

• Number of winners: 2 per category
• Prizes: Z 6II + NIKKOR Z lens + video accessories

Special incentive prize :

• Number of winners: 4 per category
• Prizes: Z 30 + NIKKOR Z lens + video accessories

Prix du grand public :

• Number of winners: 1
• Prizes: Z 50 + NIKKOR Z lens

How to enter the Nikon photo and video contest?

To enter the competition, simply follow the steps below:

1. Register: Create an account on the contest website and provide the required information.
   Link : nikon-photocontest.com
2. Submit your entry: Upload your photo or short film to the competition website and fill in the required information.
3. Respect eligibility criteria: Make sure your entry respects the eligibility criteria defined in the contest rules, such as theme, size, quality, etc.

Entry rules for the photo contest :

• Entry limited to previously unpublished original works
• Works published on personal blogs or social networks may be submitted to
• Winning entries from other contests or entries from other ongoing contests are not eligible.
• The entrant is responsible for protecting the broadcasting rights and other rights of the persons depicted in the work, including obtaining their authorization.
• Limit of 5 submissions, including photo stories
• Works that are identical or similar to another submission are ineligible.
• The entrant is responsible for resolving any legal issues related to their submission and agrees to pay any associated costs.
• Submissions including the following content may be disqualified:
  1. Illegal or defamatory content.
  2. Content inciting crime or causing civil liability.
  3. Commercial content promoting products or services.
  4. Content that has caused pain or animal handling.
  5. Content violating copyright, trademark, contract, intellectual property, privacy or broadcasting rights.
• Rules for images :
  • Images can be taken with any device capable of taking still images
  • Retouched images are accepted.
  • Color and monochrome images are accepted.
  • File size: up to 20 MB per work.
  • File format: JPEG/150 dpi recommended.
  • Color space: sRGB.
  • The entrant must have all applicable rights to the final image, including retouching or other image processing.

Entry rules for the video contest :

• Entry limited to original works for which the entrant holds all applicable rights
• Only one video may be submitted
• The entrant is responsible for protecting the broadcasting rights and other rights of the persons depicted in the work, including obtaining their authorization.
• The entrant is responsible for resolving any legal issues related to their submission and agrees to pay any associated costs.
• Submissions that include any of the following content may be rejected: vulgar, hateful, violent, threatening or illegal material, as well as any defamatory or offensive content.
• The film must have a maximum running time of 7 minutes
• The film must be submitted in an eligible digital format.
• The prize will be awarded to the best film, as determined by an independent jury.
• Submissions must be made before the submission deadline.
• The contest may be cancelled or modified without notice.
• Acceptance of the prize is subject to the signature of a distribution agreement and other legal obligations.
• By entering the competition, entrants agree to abide by the rules and abide by all decisions of the jury.
• Any dispute will be settled exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction in the country where the competition is held.
• By submitting a work, the participant agrees to defend and indemnify the organizer and its affiliates against any claim relating to their participation in the contest.

In conclusion, participants in the short film competition must submit an original work for which they hold all rights. They are responsible for protecting the rights of the persons depicted in the work and for resolving any legal issues related to their submission. Submissions that include inappropriate or illegal content will not be accepted.