The Camera Champ International Photo Contest is an exciting opportunity for photographers of all skill levels to showcase their creativity, gain international recognition and compete for cash prizes.

Open to amateur and experienced photographers alike, the contest celebrates outstanding photography across all genres, whether captured with a professional camera or a smartphone. Entries are judged on creativity, composition, storytelling and photographic impact, with winning and selected finalist photographs featured in our Camera Champ Collective magazine.

More than just a competition, it's an opportunity to share your photographic vision with the world, celebrate your achievements and gain the recognition your photography deserves. Because at Camera Champ, it's the image that matters, not the gear.

Yes. This is a professionally judged photography competition, with photos assessed on creativity, composition, storytelling and photographic impact.

The Camera Champ International Photo Contest is judged by the Camera Champ team, alongside guest judges and John Allman, a former Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) photographer and current Getty Images photographer.

Our judges bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, evaluating entries based on creativity, composition, storytelling and overall photographic impact.

Our judging philosophy is simple: it's the image that matters, not the camera or equipment used to capture it. Every photograph is assessed on its own merits, giving photographers of all experience levels the opportunity to shine.

The Camera Champ International Photo Contest welcomes photographers of all skill levels, from enthusiastic beginners to experienced professionals, across Australia, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Whether you shoot with a smartphone or professional camera equipment, everyone has the opportunity to showcase their creativity, compete for cash prizes and gain international recognition.

Eligibility requirements and regional restrictions may apply. Please refer to the current Contest Page and official Contest Terms and Conditions for full details on who can enter.

No. The contest is open to everyone, from complete beginners to experienced photographers. Your photo is judged on its creativity, composition, storytelling and impact, not your experience level or camera used.

Yes. Photos taken on a phone or drone are welcome, as long as you took the image yourself and it meets the contest rules.

You’re welcome to enter the Camera Champ International Photo Contest as many times as you like! There’s no limit to the number of entry packages you can purchase, allowing you to submit multiple photographs and increase your opportunities for recognition.

Each eligible photograph is considered for awards, with Portfolio and Photo Story submissions also competing in their respective categories. Whether you enter once or multiple times, every submission is judged on its photographic merits.

Please refer to the current Contest Page and official Contest Terms and Conditions for full entry details and any applicable restrictions.

Certain contests may have an entrant limit, and will close early once all entrant spots are filled. Entrant limits will be displayed for a particular contest if applicable.

Each entry package includes the number of photo entries and complimentary giveaway entries shown, limited time access to the Camera Champ Publications Library and Photo Tools Suite. All complimentary benefits are included at no additional cost.

You can submit up to the number of photos included with your entry purchase. To enter more photos, simply purchase another entry option.

Yes, you may purchase an unlimited number of entry options while the contest is open, one entry package per order.

We accept American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Mastercard, Shop Pay, UnionPay and Visa. Available options are shown at checkout.

Depending on your location, prices are automatically shown and charged in AUD, NZD, USD or GBP. You can also manually change the currency using the selector at the bottom of the website.

Yes, all payments are one-time only with no subscriptions or recurring charges.

Once a purchase has been made, we do not offer change of mind cancellations and refunds.

We do ask that you check that you are satisfied with your intended purchase before proceeding through the checkout.

We understand that circumstances may change, but due to the nature of our promotions, this policy is in place to ensure fairness and integrity for all participants.

No. You can secure your entry now so you don't miss out, and upload your photos later using the private link emailed after checkout, as long as you submit them before the entry deadline.

After checkout, we’ll email you a private link to your entry page. Use that link whenever you’re ready to upload or continue your entries, and keep it private.

We accept JPEG, JPG, PNG image files.

Each photo can be up to 50MB. We encourage you to upload the highest-quality version possible within this limit, as selected images may be published in the print edition of Camera Champ Collective.

No, once your entry has been submitted it cannot be changed or replaced.

Yes, you can edit your details and photo entries before final submission. Once submitted, your entry cannot be changed.

Tell us what camera, phone or drone you used, the lens if applicable, and a short story behind the photo. You can also include your Instagram profile or website for possible credit.

Check your inbox and spam folder first. If you still can’t find it, contact Camera Champ with your order number and email address, and we’ll resend your private entry link.

After final submission, you’ll see a confirmation message and your entry will appear as submitted on your private entry page.

You can enter photos of almost any subject or style, including landscapes, wildlife, portraits, travel, street, sport, architecture and more, as long as you took the photo yourself and it meets the contest rules.

No. The contest has an open theme, so you can enter photos of any subject or style. You are also welcome to submit a themed collection if you wish, for example: several bird, car or landscape photos, provided each image meets the contest rules.

Your photo can have been taken at any time. Recent images are encouraged but they are not required.

Yes. General adjustments such as cropping, colour correction, exposure changes and light retouching are allowed. Heavily manipulated images and any AI-generated or AI-added content are not permitted.

No. AI-generated images and AI-added content are not permitted. Entries must be pictures you captured yourself using a camera.

Yes. Previously published photos are welcome, provided you still hold the necessary rights and the image is not subject to an exclusive licence or other restriction that prevents its entry or publication by Camera Champ.

Yes. Photos that have won another competition are welcome, provided you still hold the necessary rights and no previous competition agreement, exclusive licence or other restriction prevents you from entering or allowing Camera Champ to publish the image.

Yes, you must have taken the photograph yourself and hold the rights needed to enter it and allow Camera Champ to publish it under the contest terms.

Yes. People may appear in your photo, provided it was taken lawfully and respectfully. You are responsible for obtaining any permission or model release that may be required for Camera Champ to judge, publish and promote the image.

No. Submit your photo without watermarks, logos, text or decorative borders so it can be judged and published cleanly.

Photographs are judged anonymously using the published criteria, including creativity, composition, storytelling and photographic impact. Anonymous judging means that judges do not see entrant details or camera equipment details. The judging process is recorded for auditing purposes.

Each photo is assessed on creativity, composition, storytelling and overall photographic impact. Expensive gear and technical perfection are not required.

No. Judges assess the photograph itself against the published criteria and do not see entrant or camera details during judging.

Judging takes place after entries close, within the timeframe listed on the relevant prize entry pages and in the contest Terms and Conditions.

Winners are selected through anonymous judging using a consistent rating system based on the published criteria. The highest-rated eligible photos are then reviewed and checked against the contest rules before a winner status is confirmed.

There are five winners:

• 1st,
• 2nd,
• 3rd,
• Portfolio,
• Story.

Up to 120 photos may be selected as published finalists.

Results will be announced on the date listed on the relevant entry pages and in the Terms and Conditions. They will be shared on the Camera Champ website, Instagram and Facebook, and by email to subscribers.

Winners will be contacted directly by Camera Champ using the email address and/or phone number provided with their entry.

Camera Champ will make all reasonable attempts to contact a winner using the email address and/or phone number provided. If the winner does not respond within the claim period stated in the Terms and Conditions, the prize may be forfeited and offered to the next highest-rated eligible entrant, subject to applicable law.

No. Judges’ decisions are final and cannot be appealed simply because an entrant disagrees with the outcome. However, concerns that the contest rules were not followed or that an administrative error affected the result may be raised with Camera Champ for review.

Selected photographs including the winning images and published finalists will appear in Camera Champ Collective. Publication is not guaranteed for every entry.

Up to 120 photographs may be selected from each contest for publication in the corresponding issue of Camera Champ Collective.

Yes, you retain full copyright ownership of all photographs you submit.

By entering a contest, you grant Camera Champ a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, publish and display your submitted photographs in connection with the contest, Camera Champ Collective and related promotional content. You retain full copyright ownership, and Camera Champ will credit you wherever reasonably practicable.

Yes. Photographers will be credited whenever their work is published or displayed by Camera Champ, wherever reasonably practicable.

Finalist photographs may appear in Camera Champ Collective, on the Camera Champ website, across Camera Champ’s social media channels and in related contest or promotional content. Photographers will be credited wherever reasonably practicable.

No, only the first place winner will receive a complimentary printed copy of Camera Champ Collective.

Yes. Once your request has been received and confirmed, Camera Champ will remove your photograph/s from future digital publication and promotional use. Printed copies already produced or distributed cannot be altered or recalled.

Yes. Camera Champ treats your personal details as private and never sells them. Limited information may be shared with authorised service providers, such as Shopify, payment processors, email providers and competition administration services, only where necessary to process your purchase, manage your entry, provide included services, prevent fraud or comply with the law.

No. Your private entry page is not publicly listed or visible to other entrants. It can only be accessed through your unique entry link, so keep that link private and do not share it with anyone.

No. Your email address will not be shared with third parties for marketing. If you are subscribed, the only marketing emails you will receive will come directly from Camera Champ, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Uploaded photographs are protected through secure storage, encrypted connections, restricted access and regular backups. Only authorised members of the Camera Champ team can access submitted images for contest administration, judging and publication.

You can contact us by replying directly to any email we’ve sent you or by sending us a message through the Contact Us page.

Genuine winner communications will come directly from Camera Champ through an official Camera Champ email address. We will never ask you to pay a fee, provide a password or send money to claim a prize. If you are ever unsure, reply to a previous Camera Champ email or contact us through the official Contact Us page before providing any information.