Themes

Open Color

Free theme in color. All types of photographs are welcome, without genre limitations.

Open Monochrome

Free theme in monochrome. All black-and-white, sepia, or toned photographs are allowed.

Nature

Plants, landscapes, and animals in their natural environment. Includes wildlife, birds, insects, and fish. Pet photography is not part of this theme.

PORTRAIT

People and their expressions, emotions, and character. Portraits can be classic or artistic.

Life

Photographs capturing everyday life, events, people, and the atmosphere of public spaces.

Travel

Places, landscapes, and cultures from travels. Photographs may show cities, nature, or local traditions. No restrictions.

Minimal

Photographs using simple shapes, lines, colors, and space to convey an idea or feeling.

Light & Shadow

The play of light and darkness. Photographs exploring contrast and atmosphere through light and shadow.

Motion

Movement and dynamics. It can be a frozen moment or a blur effect showing motion.

RED

Photographs submitted to this theme must feature a dominant red element, or a clearly recognizable red detail

Welcome to PHOTOGRAPHER

Welcome to Photographer, a new international exhibition celebrating photography in its purest form – the power of visual expression, composition, and capturing the decisive moment.

For those who participated in or followed the success of the Illuma exhibition, Photographer brings new themes and challenges while maintaining the standards that have proven inspiring and suitable for photographers of all levels. Each theme offers the opportunity to showcase your style, explore light and shadow, composition, and the story your photograph conveys.

Why participate?

With 10 universal themes, 320 awards, and the freedom to express without rigid rules, PHOTOGRAPHER offers a space where ideas shine.

– Your first entry is free. No catches. No barriers. Your work is eligible for acceptance.

– Enter more themes with a small fee — your submissions will be eligible for both acceptance and awards.

– Supported by Master of Light, IAAP, DIPA, and others.

– All awarded authors receive their recognition — no limitations.
– No theme restrictions. No narrow definitions. No unnecessary formalities.
– Only one rule: no AI-generated images.

Whether you're just starting out, or you already have an established voice — if you have something to say with light, this is your platform.

Join PHOTOGRAPHER, Brooklyn 2026. Framing the Unseen

RULES

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Supported by

The support of these associations guarantees complete artistic freedom in approaching and interpreting each theme, as well as in the use of color or monochrome techniques.