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What are the photography awards?
$1000 1st place Grand Prize!
Finalists win a spread on Classics Magazine site and social channels.
Honorable mentions featured on our social channels.
For full details, see our awards rules.
How much does it cost?
$11 per photo entry for 1 - 3 entries. Any more photos entered take 30% off. Discounts will be applied automatically to your check out cart. You may enter as many times as you wish in any category.
Who chooses the winners?
Classics Magazine Founder & Editor Daniel Ible selects the winners, who will be featured on our channels.
When does the competition end?
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Where are the results announced?
Winners, finalists, and honorable mentions plus all participants will be contacted via the email provided in your entry.
Winners will be announced publicly on our site and social channels.
Winners and finalists will be featured on our channels.
Can I enter if I live outside the USA?
Yes! However some countries unfortunately, currently have economic sanctions stopping them to trade freely. As a result payments can't be accepted for entry submissions, therefore entering a photo isn't possible.
Due to this, we wouldn't be able to send prize money to potential winners in those nations.
In the meantime... if you are not sure if your country can trade with US please check with your local bank.
How do I submit my photography?
Submissions here: awards.classicsmag.com
Do you accept digital photographs?
Yes! Digital and Film are welcome. We do not accept AI.
Do you accept Black & White photos?
Yes! We actually have a Black & White category.
What rights to my photography do I have?
You keep all your rights. After all it's your work. We only share your photography on social media if you select that as an option upon entry.
If you are a winner or finalist your work will be published on our site and channels.
I took a photo years ago. Can I still enter it?
Yes! We love timeless work.
How do I submit my entries and how can I get help?
A common problem is entrants will add entries, but not
click the "Submit entry" button leaving them “In Process” and not qualified to be judged as a valid participant. To finish the submission click the "Proceed to payment" button for your entry.
See a visual reference here
Click "Submit entry" after you upload your photo. You'll now be in your cart and see "add more entries to cart". Want to enter more than 1 photo or a series of shots? Click that button.
Then you can keep adding all of your entries to the cart and checkout with the "Proceed to payment" button so you can be an official contender for the awards.
Please let us know if you have any questions here
How many photos can I submit into the competition?
You may enter as many photos as you wish.
Will I be contacted if I wasn't chosen as a winner or finalist?
Yes. Everyone who entered and is not selected as a winner or finalist will receive an email.
Is it OK to submit a photo that's been submitted to other competitions?
Yes! There is no barrier to entry across other contests even if your photo has won before.