Nikon Photo Contest 2022-2023 – Calling all photographers and filmmakers worldwide! Nikon invites you to participate in the Nikon Photo Contest 2022-2023. Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, this is your chance to showcase your creativity and storytelling skills. Here’s everything you need to know about the entry guidelines, categories, awards, and more.
Nikon Photo Contest 2022-2023: A Global Celebration of Visual Storytelling
Entry Guidelines
Entry Information
- PDF File (Available in English, 日本語, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Español, Français, Русский язык, 한국)
Entry Categories
- Photo Competition
- Theme: “Beloved”
- i. Single Photo Category:
- Entry format: Single photo
- Any equipment can be used
- ii. Photo Story Category:
- Entry format: Photo story (two to five images)
- Any equipment can be used
- i. Single Photo Category:
- Theme: “Beloved”
- Short Film Competition
- Theme: “Next Steps”
- i. Short Film Category:
- Entry format: 180 to 300 seconds long video (MOV or MP4)
- Any equipment can be used
- English subtitles required if the video is in a language other than English
- ii. Super Short Film Category:
- Entry format: 20 to 40 seconds long video (MOV or MP4)
- Any equipment can be used
- English subtitles required if the video is in a language other than English
- i. Short Film Category:
- Theme: “Next Steps”
Awards and Prizes
Main Judgement: Grand Prize
- No. of Winners: 1 per competition, total 2
- Prize: ¥500,000 (Japanese yen), Z 9, NIKKOR Z lens
Excellence Award
- No. of Winners: 2 per category, total 8
- Photo Competition: Z 7II, NIKKOR Z lens
- Short Film Competition: Z 6II, NIKKOR Z lens, video accessories
Special Encouragement Award
- No. of Winners: 4 per category, total 16
- Photo Competition: Z fc, NIKKOR Z lens
- Short Film Competition: Z 30, NIKKOR Z lens, video accessories
Special Award: General Public Award
- No. of Winners: 1 per competition, total 2
- Photo Competition: Z 50, NIKKOR Z lens
- Short Film Competition: Z 50, NIKKOR Z lens
Rewards
- Displayed on Nikon Photo Contest Web Gallery
- Work showcased on Nikon Photo Contest official Facebook
- Work showcased on Nikon Photo Contest official Instagram
- Shared activities throughout the year
- Exhibition at venues managed by Nikon
Note: Winning works may also be featured in the 2024/2025 Nikon Calendar.
How to Enter
- Enter the contest by providing the required information on the contest website.
Entry Period
- Start: Thursday, October 27th, 2022 (from 4:00 am UTC)
- End: Monday, February 13th, 2023 (until 4:00 am UTC)
Eligibility
- The contest is open to all, regardless of age, gender, or nationality.
- Entrants under 18 require parental or guardian permission.
Judging Procedure
- First round of judging: May 2023 (successful entries posted on the website)
- Final round of judging: June 2023
- Contest results announced on the website by September 2023
- General Public Award decided by popular vote
Notification of Winners
- Winners notified via email by mid-July 2023
- Winners must accept terms and register within 14 days
- Winners may be contacted by telephone if necessary
Disclaimers
- Entries only accepted online
- Entrants bear all costs associated with entering the contest
- Contest results are subject to the organizer’s final judgment
- Prizes may be changed without notice
Responsibility
- Organizer not responsible for data transfer issues
- Entrants responsible for obtaining permissions for portrayed individuals or copyrighted works
- Entrants indemnify the organizer for third-party complaints or objections
- Organizer not liable for accidents, damage, loss, or other problems during data transfer
Entrants’ Rights
- Entrants retain copyright and equivalent rights to their entries
Organizer’s Rights
- The organizer reserves rights for publicity, exhibition, and publication
- Winners agree not to exercise moral rights concerning the use of winning entries by the organizer
Privacy Notice
- Privacy Notice (Available in English, 日本語, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Español, Français, Русский язык, 한국)
The Nikon Photo Contest 2022-2023 is a celebration of visual storytelling, creativity, and the art of capturing moments. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this global event. Submit your entries and let your visual narrative unfold!
