Submission Guidelines 2024

Palm* Photo Prize is open to photographers working in all disciplines and styles. Submit your work for a chance to be shortlisted and featured in the exhibition at Melkweg Expo in Amsterdam

Submissions open 1 November – 30 November 2023 | FREE to submit

Due to high levels of submissions, entrants are limited to two images per person, any submissions over this amount cannot be considered. There are no themes and strong stand-alone images are encouraged.

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Please Note:

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Entries must be in .JPG or TIFF file format
100 Selected images will be displayed as part of the Palm* Photo Prize exhibition in collaboration with Melkweg Expo
The files submitted must be of a photographic nature (i.e., no scans of paintings/drawings/collage)
All exhibited submissions will be printed full bleed.

We will notify you upon successful selection.

Capture One is a proud sponsor of this year’s Palm* Photo Prize. To make sure you get the most out of your creative process, we’re offering all participants a €50.00 discount storewide at Capture One.

To get your discount, use code PALMPRIZE50 when purchasing from Capture One’s website HERE

This discount is valid for 3 months (until January 31, 2024) and can be combined with other discounts. Don’t miss out on the chance to work less and create more.

Exhibited entries will be in the running to win prizes in the following categories:

Judge’s Panel 1st place
Judge’s Panel 2nd place
People’s Choice Award
Canvas Represents Mentorship Award
INK New Talent Award

Judge’s Panel 1st Place

Palm* Photo Prize group exhibition at the Melkweg Expo in Amsterdam
Group exhibition at 1014 Gallery in London
€1000 Artist Grant
Palm* Studios goodie Bag + Palm* Feature

Judge’s Panel 2nd Place

Palm* Photo Prize group exhibition at the Melkweg Expo in Amsterdam
Group exhibition at 1014 Gallery in London
€500 Artist Grant
Palm* Studios goodie Bag + Palm* Feature

People’s Choice Award

Palm* Photo Prize group exhibition at the Melkweg Expo in Amsterdam
Group exhibition at 1014 Gallery in London
Palm* Studios goodie Bag + Palm* Feature

Canvas Represents Mentorship Award

The photography agency Canvas Represents would like to present one recipient with an ‘Mentorship Award’. The chosen recipient will be a stand out, emerging talent that is pursuing a career in editorial & commercial photography.

The winner will receive a three meeting mentorship with Canvas team of agents, focussing on a portfolio review , as well as an editorial & commercial strategy to help the recipient with the next steps in their career.

Criteria for the Mentorship Award:

Not represented by a photography agency, currently or prior to the application.
Commitment to attend three meetings with Canvas (virtually or in person TBC).

INK New Talent Award

Post production support on personal or editorial project

Judges Panel:

Gem Fletcher – Writer, Photo Editor and Podcaster
Dana Lixenberg – Photographer
Alastair McKimm – Editor-in-Chief of i-D
Emma Bowkett – Curator and Director of Photography at the FT Weekend Magazine
Kalpesh Lathigra – Photographer and Educator
Jonathan Tusder – Senior Photo agent at Canvas Represents
D. Wiafe – Artists and course leader at the London College of Communication (UAL)
Lola Paprocka – Photographer and Founder of Palm* Studios

After the Photo Prize:

Once the exhibition has closed, all remaining prints will be destroyed.