In the last 10 years, with digital cameras with video capabilities having become increasingly popular, the environment surrounding image-making has dramatically changed. Adapting to this change, the 34th contest was reconceived, changing its name and its structure, and it continues to evolve to create new standards and provide new opportunities for discovery.
The Nikon Photo Contest 2022-2023 is open to all, professional and amateur, regardless of age, gender, or nationality, and you can use any camera brand. You can enter in the Photo or Short Film competition:
1. 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
2. Short Film Competition
Theme: “Next Steps”
i. Short Film Category
- Entry format: 180 to 300 second long video (MOV or MP4)
- Any equipment can be used
- If any language other than English is used within the video, English language subtitles must be included (but no subtitles are necessary if English is used)
ii. Super Short Film Category
- Entry format: 20 to 40 second long video (MOV or MP4)
- Any equipment can be used
- If any language other than English is used within the video, English language subtitles must be included (but no subtitles are necessary if English is used)
Awards and Prizes
Grand Prize *1
- No. of Winners : 1 per competition, total 2
- Prize money of 500,000 yen (Japanese yen), Z9, NIKKOR Z lens *3
Excellence Award
- No. of Winners : 2 per category, total 8
- Photo Competition : Z 7II, NIKKOR Z lens *3
- Short Film Competition : Z 6II, NIKKOR Z lens *3, video accessories *3
Special Encouragement Award *3
- No. of Winners : 4 per category, total 16
- Photo Competition : Z fc, NIKKOR Z lens *3
- Short Film Competition : Z 30, NIKKOR Z lens *3, video accessories *3
General Public Award *2
- No. of Winners : 1 per competition, total 2
- Photo Competition : Z 50, NIKKOR Z lens *3
- Short Film Competition : Z 50, NIKKOR Z lens *3
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
FAQ
>> ENTER THE NIKON PHOTO CONTEST 2022-2023 (It will ask for your email, and then send the actual Entrant Registration URL to that email.)
Note:
*1 The Grand Prize winner will be selected from among the Excellence Award winners of each category competition. The Grand Prize winner will receive a Grand Prize Award instead of an Excellence Award.
*2 General Public Award winners will be selected via a popular vote from among works that pass the second round of judging.
*3 Accessories will be decided by Nikon.
*In addition to the above, works to be featured in the 2024/2025 Nikon Calendar will be selected from among all works submitted to the photo competitions and taken using Nikon equipment. Everyone whose work is selected will receive 10 copies of the calendar in which their work is featured.
How to Enter
Enter the contest by providing the required information in the entry form on this website.
Entry Period
Thursday, October 27th, 2022 (from 4:00 am (UTC)), to Monday, February 13th, 2023 (until 4:00 am (UTC))
Eligibility
The contest is open to all, professional and amateur, regardless of age, gender, or nationality.
Entrants under 18 years of age require the permission of a parent or guardian. By entering the contest, entrants under 18 years of age indicate that they have obtained the permission of a parent or guardian.
The contest is not open to employees of Nikon (the “organizer”) or its subsidiaries or affiliates.
Regarding Entries
For details on entering each competition, please see below.
– Photo Competition Entry Information
– Short Film Competition Entry Information
Visit Nikon Photo Contest 2022-2023.