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6th FotoNostrum Magazine Portfolio Award
Photographers should submit a portfolio or series of 6 images, no less, no more.
At least 12 portfolio submitters will be selected for publication in portfolios spanning 8 to 12 pages in future issues of the magazine. Images from these portfolios may also be chosen for cover features. One portfolio will receive the FotoNostrum Magazine Award 2024.
The theme is open, and images can be from any date.
All selected artists will receive a lifetime subscription to FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entries will be screened and juried by FotoNostrum’s team of curators, art director, and editors: Julio Hirsch-Hardy, Analy Werbin, Ameera Mills, Leonor Fernandes, and Michal Melisko.
Entry fees:
First portfolio of 6 images: $60
Each additional series: $45
If a portfolio has more than 6 images, the photographer must submit the six most representative ones.
Selected portfolios will be published in consecutive issues of the magazine during 2025.
The FotoNostrum team of curators will assist the selected artists in choosing the work to be published, as well as in writing their bios and statements.
Selected images from all featured artists will be exhibited in FotoNostrum on a date to be determined during 2026. Artists are required to send high-resolution files, and FotoNostrum will handle the printing, framing, and all related exhibition costs.
All images will be juried anonymously based on their visual value. No statements will be required during the submission process. If selected for publication, artists will be individually contacted by FotoNostrum’s curators.
2025 FOTONOSTRUM PORTRAIT AWARD
Do you have a powerful portrait that tells a unique story? We invite emerging and established photographers from around the world to submit their most compelling portrait work for consideration in this year’s FotoNostrum Portrait Award. This is your opportunity to showcase your artistic vision, celebrate the art of portraiture, and receive recognition on an international stage.
Key Details:
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Eligibility: Open to all photographers worldwide, regardless of age or professional level.
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Theme: Portraiture in any form—studio, environmental, candid, conceptual—demonstrating the subject’s identity, emotion, and narrative.
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Flash Early Bird Discount: 40% off entry fees euntil April 6. Once registered, submission can be uploaded until the final deadline.
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Deadline: May 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
Awards & Benefits:
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Winners, Runners Up and up to 20 finalists will be exhibited in FotoNostrum Gallery in 2026 at the FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona. All exhibition expenses including printing and framing will be borne by FotoNostrum. All selected works will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine during 2026.
Judging Panel: Juros will be announced one week before the final deadline.
Don’t miss your chance to gain international exposure, receive valuable feedback from industry leaders, and celebrate the power of the portrait.
Submit your entries today and let your images tell a story the world needs to see!
26th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Professional Section, Series
PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 26th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
The jurors will be announced one week before the final deadline.
This section is for Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30. Until April 13, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($48, and $24, respectively)
26th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Non Professional Section, Series
NON PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 26th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
The jurors will be announced one week before the final deadline.
This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Non Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30. Until April 13, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($48, and $24, respectively)
26th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Professional Section, Single Images
PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 26th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
The Jurors will be announced one week before the final deadline.
This section is for Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $35 for the first set of 3 images; each additional image is $12. Until April 13, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($28, and $9.60, respectively)
26th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Non Professional Section, Single Images
NON PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 26th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
The Jurors will be announced one week before the final deadline.
This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions. The first set consist of 3 images.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Non Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $35 for the first set of 3 images; each additional image is $12. Until April 13, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($28, and $9.60, respectively)
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards - Professional Series
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards. Professional Series.
Juried to be announced one week before the final deadline.
- The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards will organize separate exhibitions for the two Professional (series and single), and Non-Professional overall Winners.
- All expenses for these exhibitions, including printing and framing (up to 20 photos each), will be covered by the organization.
- Exhibitions will take place at FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona, scheduled for 2026.
- Both overall winners will have the opportunity for an 18-month consignation representation contract with FotoNostrum Gallery.
- Represented artists will be featured for online sales on ArtEndipity (https://www.artendipity.com/).
- Jurors will choose category winners and honorable mentions across thematic categories.
- Selected photographers will be invited to a collective exhibition alongside the overall winners.
- Exhibition organization and venue costs will be covered by The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards.
- Category winners and honorable mentions exhibitors will be responsible for costs related to printing, framing, setup, labeling, and insurance (approximately $280 per piece).
- Participating artists must submit high-resolution 300dpi files for fine art printing.
- Awardees' images will be showcased in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards - Non Professional Series
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards. Non Professional Series.
Juried to be announced one week before the final deadline.
- The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards will organize separate exhibitions for the two Professional (series and single), and Non-Professional overall Winners.
- All expenses for these exhibitions, including printing and framing (up to 20 photos each), will be covered by the organization.
- Exhibitions will take place at FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona, scheduled for 2026.
- Both overall winners will have the opportunity for an 18-month consignation representation contract with FotoNostrum Gallery.
- Represented artists will be featured for online sales on ArtEndipity (https://www.artendipity.com/).
- Jurors will choose category winners and honorable mentions across thematic categories.
- Selected photographers will be invited to a collective exhibition alongside the overall winners.
- Exhibition organization and venue costs will be covered by The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards.
- Category winners and honorable mentions exhibitors will be responsible for costs related to printing, framing, setup, labeling, and insurance (approximately $280 per piece).
- Participating artists must submit high-resolution 300dpi files for fine art printing.
- Awardees' images will be showcased in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards - Professional Single Images
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards. Professional Single Images.
Juried to be announced one week before the final deadline.
- The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards will organize separate exhibitions for the two Professional (series and single), and Non-Professional overall Winners.
- All expenses for these exhibitions, including printing and framing (up to 20 photos each), will be covered by the organization.
- Exhibitions will take place at FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona, scheduled for 2026.
- Both overall winners will have the opportunity for an 18-month consignation representation contract with FotoNostrum Gallery.
- Represented artists will be featured for online sales on ArtEndipity (https://www.artendipity.com/).
- Jurors will choose category winners and honorable mentions across thematic categories.
- Selected photographers will be invited to a collective exhibition alongside the overall winners.
- Exhibition organization and venue costs will be covered by The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards.
- Category winners and honorable mentions exhibitors will be responsible for costs related to printing, framing, setup, labeling, and insurance (approximately $280 per piece).
- Participating artists must submit high-resolution 300dpi files for fine art printing.
- Awardees' images will be showcased in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards - Non Professional Single Images
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards. Non Professional Single Images.
Juried to be announced one week before the final deadline.
- The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards will organize separate exhibitions for the two Professional (series and single), and Non-Professional overall Winners.
- All expenses for these exhibitions, including printing and framing (up to 20 photos each), will be covered by the organization.
- Exhibitions will take place at FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona, scheduled for 2026.
- Both overall winners will have the opportunity for an 18-month consignation representation contract with FotoNostrum Gallery.
- Represented artists will be featured for online sales on ArtEndipity (https://www.artendipity.com/).
- Jurors will choose category winners and honorable mentions across thematic categories.
- Selected photographers will be invited to a collective exhibition alongside the overall winners.
- Exhibition organization and venue costs will be covered by The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards.
- Category winners and honorable mentions exhibitors will be responsible for costs related to printing, framing, setup, labeling, and insurance (approximately $280 per piece).
- Participating artists must submit high-resolution 300dpi files for fine art printing.
- Awardees' images will be showcased in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
25th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Non Professional Section, Single Images
NON PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 25th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
Jurors:
Chair - Gail Buckland, author, educator, curator and authority on photography.
Kseniia Antipina, winner of the 21st JMCA in Non Professional Single Image Section.
Dina Goldstein, winner of the 22nd JMCA in Professional Single Image Section.
Leonor Fernandes, director and senior curator of FotoNostrum Gallery
This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Non Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs, which will be printed by EGM Barcelona.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $35 for the first set of 3 images; each additional image is $12. Until December 1, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($24, and $9, respectively)
25th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Professional Section, Series
PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 25th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
Jurors:
Chair - Gail Buckland, author, educator, curator and authority on photography.
Kseniia Antipina, winner of the 21st JMCA in Non Professional Single Image Section.
Dina Goldstein, winner of the 22nd JMCA in Professional Single Image Section.
Leonor Fernandes, director and senior curator of FotoNostrum Gallery
This section is for Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs, which will be printed by EGM Barcelona.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30. Until December 1, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($48, and $24, respectively)
25th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Non Professional Section, Series
NON PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 25th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
Jurors:
Chair - Gail Buckland, author, educator, curator and authority on photography.
Kseniia Antipina, winner of the 21st JMCA in Non Professional Single Image Section.
Dina Goldstein, winner of the 22nd JMCA in Professional Single Image Section.
Leonor Fernandes, director and senior curator of FotoNostrum Gallery
This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs, which will be printed by EGM Barcelona.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30. Until December 1, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($48, and $24, respectively)
25th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Professional Section, Single Images
PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 25th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
Jurors:
Chair - Gail Buckland, author, educator, curator and authority on photography.
Kseniia Antipina, winner of the 21st JMCA in Non Professional Single Image Section.
Dina Goldstein, winner of the 22nd JMCA in Professional Single Image Section.
Leonor Fernandes, director and senior curator of FotoNostrum Gallery
This section is for Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs, which will be printed by EGM Barcelona.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $35 for the first set of 3 images; each additional image is $12. Until December 1, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($24, and $9, respectively)