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Enter the most prestigious 20×16″ Print Competition held worldwide
The Society of Photographers 20×16” Print Competition is at the forefront of awarding the most creative and talented photographers in the world while providing a real education opportunity to improve your craft. The judging will take place at the Novotel London West during the Convention and it’s free to watch. It is a truly informative and beneficial opportunity to learn from our peers.
Merited images will be displayed in the Exhibition Gallery for 1000s of visitors to view at the Novotel London West Hotel.
The winners will be announced at our prestigious Awards Presentation Evening at the 2025 Convention (Friday, January 17, 2025).
£1,000s worth of prizes to be won!
All category winners receive a trophy!
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Judging Dates and Times: Wednesday 15th – Thursday 16th January 2025 from 9am
Judging Venue: The Novotel London West Hotel, 1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London W6 8DR
(Please note due to the nature of this event, timings may change)
Awards Presentation Evening: Friday 17 January 2025
All images must be mounted as stated in the Rules
Submission Fees
Members: £27.50
Non Members: £32.50
Deadline: January 6, 2025
Any prints received after 6th January 2025 will not be submitted into the competition, as the prints will be travelling to London on this date. No refunds will be issued for prints arriving after 6th January 2025, this includes prints sent directly from printing labs. Any prints with outstanding payments after 6th January 2025 will not be entered, even if the prints arrived before the deadline date.
Each print must have an application form attached to the back in the right orientation. Prints which arrive without forms, or with loose forms, will be subject to a discretionary administration fee dependent on the number of prints affected.
Categories
Advertising and Commercial
Children
Creative Portrait
Family and Group Portrait
Fashion (including Wedding Fashion)
Illustrative
Individual Portrait
Maternity
Monochrome
Newborn
Nouveau
Open
Pet Portrait
Photojournalism (including Wedding Photojournalism)
The Natural World
Visual Narrative NEW FOR 2025
Wedding
Check out the Category Definitions for full details.
NB. Entrants must include the category on their application form.
Where to send your prints
20×16″ Print Competition
The Society of Photographers
BPPA LTD
Clwyd Chambers, Clwyd Street,
Rhyl
Denbighshire
LL18 3LA
UK
Entries will not be accepted if brought to the judging venue. Entries must be sent to the above address for them to be included in the competition and must arrive by the 6th January 2025 Any entries received after this date will not be entered and will only be returned at the entrant’s expense.
Entries cannot be collected from the judging venue. Payment for returning prints must be included with your submissions or submitted online using the payment form provided before the judging date. Please ensure that your prints are sent in a flight case or very sturdy box, as they will be sent back in the same packaging where possible. Images that arrive in unsuitable packaging will be returned in bubble wrap/brown paper.
Entrants who live outside of the UK must contact the office prior to 6th January 2025 to arrange a courier service for the return of their prints.
If you require your entries to be returned to you, please inform us before the competition date, entries not requested to be returned will be destroyed.
FREE TO WATCH FOR ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS
Wednesday 15th – Thursday 16th January 2025
Elevate your craft and join us for an extraordinary 20×16″ Print Competition Open Judging Session, where the world’s foremost photographers converge to provide insightful critiques and scores for your photographic work. This is not just an event; it’s a rare opportunity to engage with industry leaders, refine your skills, and immerse yourself in the art of photography.
Witness the magic unfold as your 20×16″ prints undergo meticulous examination by some of the most respected names in the photography world. This is your chance to have your work evaluated by true visionaries, receiving constructive feedback that can propel your artistry to new heights.
Immerse yourself in a community of like-minded individuals and learn from the best in the business. Our distinguished panel of judges, each a luminary in their own right, will provide invaluable insights, sharing their knowledge and expertise to help you enhance your photographic prowess.
Best of all, this exceptional learning experience is entirely FREE to attend! Yes, you read that right – seize this golden opportunity without any cost. Whether you’re a seasoned professional seeking validation or an emerging talent eager to absorb knowledge, this 20×16″ Print Competition Open Judging Session is designed to nurture your growth.
Don’t miss the chance to have your work critiqued by the best in the business and to witness the judging of extraordinary prints. Join us in celebrating the art of photography and take a step closer to mastering your craft.
Offers from the labs
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- Lustre/Gloss: £11 + VAT
- Velvet or Fine Art: £17.50 + VAT
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- Lustre/Gloss: £15 + VAT
- Velvet or Fine Art: £20 + VAT
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