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Black & White Photo Contest
Color Photography Contest
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reFocus celebrates the lasting power and indomitable spirit of the photographic image and its unique ability to communicate ideas, captivate viewers, and express artistic intention.

Color Photography Contest

Our Contests

reFocus offers 3 Annual Contests

Color Photography Contest

Early Bird

Jan 1 - Feb 7

Regular Submission

Feb 7 - Feb 28

Extended Submission

Feb 28 - Mar 20

The Color Photography Contest by reFocus Awards welcomes the most outstanding submissions of color photography.

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World Photo Annual

Our Contests

reFocus offers 3 Annual Contests

World Photo Annual

Regular Submission

Sep 25 - Oct 16

Extended Submission

Oct 16 - Nov 13

The World Photo Annual awards our most prestigious honor of Photographer of the Year to outstanding, distinctive photographers.

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Black & White Photo Contest

Our Contests

reFocus offers 3 Annual Contests

Black & White Photo Contest

Early Bird

Apr 8 - Jun 5

Regular Submission

Jun 5 - Jun 26

Extended Submission

Jun 26 - Jul 24

The Black & White Photo Contest by reFocus Awards welcomes both individual image and series submissions that honor and explore black and white photography.

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Color Photography Contest

Our Contests

reFocus offers 3 Annual Contests

Color Photography Contest

Early Bird

Jan 1 - Feb 7

Regular Submission

Feb 7 - Feb 28

Extended Submission

Feb 28 - Mar 20

The Color Photography Contest by reFocus Awards welcomes the most outstanding submissions of color photography.

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World Photo Annual

Our Contests

reFocus offers 3 Annual Contests

World Photo Annual

Regular Submission

Sep 25 - Oct 16

Extended Submission

Oct 16 - Nov 13

The World Photo Annual awards our most prestigious honor of Photographer of the Year to outstanding, distinctive photographers.

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Judges

Our international panel of judges represents today’s topmost tier of influence and distinction within our photography community.

Judges include world-renowned photographers, curators, directors, and industry professionals who were chosen based on their respected positions within the global photography world.

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People's Vote Award

Worldwide Exposure for All Nominated Images

One of our primary missions as an artist-first community is to ensure that your photography gets the exposure it deserves. That’s why all nominated entries are automatically entered into the People’s Vote Awards in addition to our juried awards.

During the People’s Vote Awards, the public is invited to be inspired by your work while supporting it by voting for their favorite images within each contest category.

This unique honor is one of the many ways we aim to increase the chances of our artists like you being discovered and receiving well-deserved recognition.

Testimonials

“Receiving this honor further bolstered my credibility and boosted my confidence. It has had a hugely positive impact on both a personal and professional level and is a great calling card. This award led to two print publications as well as many digital ones. It’s also opened and continues to open doors and unlock new opportunities within the industry - including not so long ago being able to get my work featured on a website I really wanted to partner with.”

Mario Tarantino

Spain

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Mario Tarantino

“reFocus is a great portal to the world, helping me to make a career with my photos.”

Antonio Flores

México

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Antonio Flores

“Winning the reFocus Awards helped lend immense credibility to my work. This win shared the story of my photography way outside of my current network. This award has helped to validate my work as fine art, which is incredibly important as I prepare for a museum show.”

Bill Pack

United States

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Bill Pack

“Through the awards I've received at reFocus, I've had print sales and met collectors; being able to say I won an international award with you is a huge boost. Every aspect of the reFocus Awards is elevated.”

Jatenipat Ketpradit

Thailand

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Jatenipat Ketpradit

“The reFocus wins, particularly being awarded International Discovery of the Year, undeniably triggered great interest in my work. This was evident in the number of visits to my website, of which I reached several hundred, and the number of invitations to interviews and participation in leading publications. I owe a lot to reFocus and how it presented my work to get it noticed by a wider audience.”

João Coelho

Angola

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João Coelho

“Winning gave me something that I think is more valuable in the long run than a job or press coverage. And that was appreciating my work and giving me self-confidence in my work while motivating me to create and experiment.”

Laura Zalenga

Netherlands

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Laura Zalenga

“I have received awards in many international competitions, but winning the reFocus Awards was my greatest success. This award, especially the cash prize, had a meaningful impact on my life and those I love. I have received awards in many international competitions, but winning the reFocus Awards was my greatest success.”

Serkan Doğuş

Turkey

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Serkan Doğuş

“Receiving this honor further bolstered my credibility and boosted my confidence. It has had a hugely positive impact on both a personal and professional level and is a great calling card. This award led to two print publications as well as many digital ones. It’s also opened and continues to open doors and unlock new opportunities within the industry - including not so long ago being able to get my work featured on a website I really wanted to partner with.”

Mario Tarantino

Spain

Mario Tarantino  entry image
Mario Tarantino

“reFocus is a great portal to the world, helping me to make a career with my photos.”

Antonio Flores

México

Antonio Flores entry image
Antonio Flores

“Winning the reFocus Awards helped lend immense credibility to my work. This win shared the story of my photography way outside of my current network. This award has helped to validate my work as fine art, which is incredibly important as I prepare for a museum show.”

Bill Pack

United States

Bill Pack  entry image
Bill Pack

“Through the awards I've received at reFocus, I've had print sales and met collectors; being able to say I won an international award with you is a huge boost. Every aspect of the reFocus Awards is elevated.”

Jatenipat Ketpradit

Thailand

Jatenipat Ketpradit entry image
Jatenipat Ketpradit

“The reFocus wins, particularly being awarded International Discovery of the Year, undeniably triggered great interest in my work. This was evident in the number of visits to my website, of which I reached several hundred, and the number of invitations to interviews and participation in leading publications. I owe a lot to reFocus and how it presented my work to get it noticed by a wider audience.”

João Coelho

Angola

João Coelho entry image
João Coelho

“Winning gave me something that I think is more valuable in the long run than a job or press coverage. And that was appreciating my work and giving me self-confidence in my work while motivating me to create and experiment.”

Laura Zalenga

Netherlands

Laura Zalenga entry image
Laura Zalenga

“I have received awards in many international competitions, but winning the reFocus Awards was my greatest success. This award, especially the cash prize, had a meaningful impact on my life and those I love. I have received awards in many international competitions, but winning the reFocus Awards was my greatest success.”

Serkan Doğuş

Turkey

Serkan Doğuş entry image
Serkan Doğuş

“Receiving this honor further bolstered my credibility and boosted my confidence. It has had a hugely positive impact on both a personal and professional level and is a great calling card. This award led to two print publications as well as many digital ones. It’s also opened and continues to open doors and unlock new opportunities within the industry - including not so long ago being able to get my work featured on a website I really wanted to partner with.”

Mario Tarantino

Spain

Mario Tarantino  entry image
Mario Tarantino

“reFocus is a great portal to the world, helping me to make a career with my photos.”

Antonio Flores

México

Antonio Flores entry image
Antonio Flores

“Winning the reFocus Awards helped lend immense credibility to my work. This win shared the story of my photography way outside of my current network. This award has helped to validate my work as fine art, which is incredibly important as I prepare for a museum show.”

Bill Pack

United States

Bill Pack  entry image
Bill Pack

“Through the awards I've received at reFocus, I've had print sales and met collectors; being able to say I won an international award with you is a huge boost. Every aspect of the reFocus Awards is elevated.”

Jatenipat Ketpradit

Thailand

Jatenipat Ketpradit entry image
Jatenipat Ketpradit

“The reFocus wins, particularly being awarded International Discovery of the Year, undeniably triggered great interest in my work. This was evident in the number of visits to my website, of which I reached several hundred, and the number of invitations to interviews and participation in leading publications. I owe a lot to reFocus and how it presented my work to get it noticed by a wider audience.”

João Coelho

Angola

João Coelho entry image
João Coelho

“Winning gave me something that I think is more valuable in the long run than a job or press coverage. And that was appreciating my work and giving me self-confidence in my work while motivating me to create and experiment.”

Laura Zalenga

Netherlands

Laura Zalenga entry image
Laura Zalenga

“I have received awards in many international competitions, but winning the reFocus Awards was my greatest success. This award, especially the cash prize, had a meaningful impact on my life and those I love. I have received awards in many international competitions, but winning the reFocus Awards was my greatest success.”

Serkan Doğuş

Turkey

Serkan Doğuş entry image
Serkan Doğuş
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