RULES AND CONDITIONS
Eligibility
The Umbra International Photography Awards competition is open to all professional, non-professional, and student photographers worldwide, aged 18 and above.
Signatures and Identifying Marks
Entries must not contain any identifying marks, including signatures, stamps, or other forms of identification.
Entry Fees
Each photo submission requires a $50 USD entry fee. There is no limit to the number of entries submitted.
Categories
Participants may submit entries in multiple categories. However, once an entry fee is paid, submitted entries cannot be modified.
Entry Format and Guidelines
Only digital files are accepted and must be submitted through the My Submission page. Files must be in .jpg format, RGB, 300 dpi, and high compression, with a maximum file size of 5MB per photo entry.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I enter the competition?
Answer: You may sign up or log in for free to submit to the Umbra Awards. Click the submit button in the upper right corner of the homepage and access the category submission page.
How will I know if my entries have been received by the Umbra Awards?
Answer: You will receive an email confirmation once your paid entries have been successfully received.
What is the required digital file format for submission?
Answer: Only JPG files with high compression settings are accepted. Each entry must not exceed 5MB in file size.
Can I participate in all categories?
Answer: Yes, you may submit entries to all categories. There is no limit to the number of entries per category, provided that the appropriate fee is paid for each photo entry.
How much is the fee for each photo entry?
Answer: The fee for each photo entry is $50 USD. There is no limit to the number of entries you may submit.
Can I submit photographs that have already won or been published in other photography competitions?
Answer: Yes, previously awarded or published photographs may be submitted. However, we encourage participants to submit new, innovative, and original work.
Can I submit additional entries after completing a previous submission?
Answer: Yes, you may submit additional entries at any time, with the corresponding fee per photo entry.
How can I pay for my entries?
Answer: Payments can be made via secure online card payment. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.
Where will the Umbra Awards use my submitted photographs?
Answer: The photographer retains full copyright over their submitted images. Selected entries may be featured in the Umbra Awards annual book, social media platforms, and for promotional purposes only. No submitted photographs will be used beyond these stated purposes.
Do the competition rules change each year?
Answer: The Umbra Awards reserves the right to modify its rules and conditions without prior notice, including changes to categories, prizes, and website content. By submitting to the competition, you agree to all current rules and conditions.
When is the submission deadline?
Answer: The submission deadline is displayed on the homepage and awards/categories page of the official website.
When will the winners be notified?
Answer: Winners will be announced exclusively on the official website. The Umbra Awards Grand Winner, category winners and honorable mentions will be featured on Umbra Awards' social media channels.
What are the prizes for the winners?
Answer: The awards and prizes are detailed on the awards page of the official website.