1st edition of the Fotonostrum Choice Awards
Juried by:
Julio Hirsch-Hardy, Founder and Director, FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography.
Leonor Fernandes, Fotonostrum Exhibitions ManagerMichal Melisko, Art Director FotoNostrum Magazine

• Fotonostrum Choice Awards is an award dedicated to both professional and non-professional photographers who will be awarded for excelling in their respective categories.
• The categories, 12 in total, will be awarded by being positioned and promoted in social media, the Fotonostrum Magazine and in our gallery space in Barcelona.
• The Top 10 images of each category (winner + 4 honourable mentions + 5 more choices) will be published each month on Fotonostrum and Fotonostrum Publishing Instagram accounts, announcing the winners to the public. Additionally, on Fotonostrum and Fotonostrum Magazine newsletters
• The winner and honourable mentions of each category will have their work published on Fotonostrum Magazine, benefiting from the platform’s engagement with a global audience. Each month the Magazine will dedicate to show not only the single image that won the award but also an extend of the photographer portfolio. Additionally, the Winner and honourable mentions of each category of this award will be prominently featured in the permanent online gallery on our website.
• The winner of each category will have the winning photo exhibited on our gallery in Barcelona (24” on the longer side, matted and framed). The exhibition will coincide with the month their portfolio will be featured in our magazine. The photo will be part of Fotonostrum permanent collection.
• All expenses for these exhibitions, that will take place at FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona, including printing and framing, will be covered by the organization.
• The winner will also have the possibility to join our Artendipity sales platform and be invited to be represented by Fotonostrum Gallery with a 18-month consignation representation contract.
• All the 12 winners will be featured on the Fotonostrum Winners Book 2025
• Jurors will choose the winners, honorable mentions and the top 10 across the different thematic categories

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 on a date to be determined during 2025. 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.

PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 24th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.

Jurors: Curators Team of FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography (Leonor Fernandes, Ameera Mills, Laura Vilanova)

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 and framing costs, which will be printed by FotoNostrum Publishing.

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.

NON PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 24th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.

Jurors: Curators Team of FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography (Leonor Fernandes, Ameera Mills, Laura Vilanova)

This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions. 

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 winners in the Pro and Non-Pro sections, one will be selected to be published in a hardcover book, curated, designed, and printed by FotoNostrum in a first edition of 100 copies (valued at $7,000). All costs will be paid by FotoNostrum, including shipping of the 100 copies to the winning artist.

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 and framing costs, which will be printed by FotoNostrum Publishing.

All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostru Magazine.

Entry Fees:

• $35 for the first set of 3 images; each additional pimage is $12.

PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 24th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.

Jurors: Curators Team of FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography (Leonor Fernandes, Ameera Mills, Laura Vilanova)

This section is for Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions. 

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 winners in the Pro and Non-Pro sections, one will be selected to be published in a hardcover book, curated, designed, and printed by FotoNostrum in a first edition of 100 copies (valued at $7,000). All costs will be paid by FotoNostrum, including shipping of the 100 copies to the winning artist.

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 and framing costs, which will be printed by FotoNostrum Publishing.

All seelcted images will be featuredin a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.

Regular Entry Fees (starting August 19):

• $35 for the first set of 3 images; each additional image is $12.

NON PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 24th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.

Jurors: Curators Team of FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography (Leonor Fernandes, Ameera Mills, Laura Vilanova)

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).

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Among all overall winners in the Pro and Non-Pro sections, one will be selected to be published in a hardcover book, curated, designed, and printed by FotoNostrum in a first edition of 100 copies (valued at $7,000). All costs will be paid by FotoNostrum, including shipping of the 100 copies to the winning artist.

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 and framing costs, which will be printed by FotoNostrum Publishing.

All selected images will be featured in a spaecial issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.

Entry Fees:

• $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30.

21st edition of the Pollux Awards. Non Pro Single Images.
Juried by:
Joan Alsina, fashion and fine art photographer (https://www.joanalsina.com/)
Julio Hirsch-Hardy, Founder and Director, FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography.
Michal Melisko, Art Director FotoNostrum Magazine

• The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards will organize separate exhibitions for the two Pro and Non-Pro 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 July 2025.
• 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 Artsy (https://www.artsy.net/partner/fotonostrum) and 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.

21st edition of the Pollux Awards. Non Pro Series.
Juried by:
Joan Alsina, fashion and fine art photographer (https://www.joanalsina.com/)
Julio Hirsch-Hardy, Founder and Director, FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography.
Michal Melisko, Art Director FotoNostrum Magazine

• The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards will organize separate exhibitions for the two Pro and Non-Pro 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 July 2025.
• 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 Artsy (https://www.artsy.net/partner/fotonostrum) and 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.

21st edition of the Pollux Awards. Pro Single Images.
Juried by:
Joan Alsina, fashion and fine art photographer (https://www.joanalsina.com/)
Julio Hirsch-Hardy, Founder and Director, FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography.
Michal Melisko, Art Director FotoNostrum Magazine

• The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards will organize separate exhibitions for the two Pro and Non-Pro 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 July 2025.
• 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 Artsy (https://www.artsy.net/partner/fotonostrum) and 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.

21st edition of the Pollux Awards. Pro Series.
Juried by:
Joan Alsina, fashion and fine art photographer (https://www.joanalsina.com/)
Julio Hirsch-Hardy, Founder and Director, FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography.
Michal Melisko, Art Director FotoNostrum Magazine

• The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards will organize separate exhibitions for the two Pro and Non-Pro 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 July 2025.
• 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 Artsy (https://www.artsy.net/partner/fotonostrum) and 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.

PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 23rd edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.

Jurors:

Elisa Miller, fine art photographer, winner of the 21st edition of the JMCA, https://elisamillerstudio.com/
JoAnn Chaus, fine art photographer, winner of the 20th edition of the JMCA, https://www.joannchaus.com/
Leonor Fernandes, Exhibition Director, FotoNostrum, https://fotonostrum.com
Ameera Mills, Editor FotoNostrum Magazine, https://fotonostrummag.com
Ariadna Royo, Editor, FotoNostrum Publishing, https://fnpublishing.com

This section is for Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.

Award: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona. 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 and framing costs, which will be printed by FotoNostrum.

Early Bird Entry Fees (20% off until April 7):

• $48 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $24.

Regular Entry Fees (starting April 8):

• $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30.

PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 23rd edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.

Jurors:

Elisa Miller, fine art photographer, winner of the 21st edition of the JMCA, https://elisamillerstudio.com/
JoAnn Chaus, fine art photographer, winner of the 20th edition of the JMCA, https://www.joannchaus.com/
Leonor Fernandes, Exhibition Director, FotoNostrum, https://fotonostrum.com
Ameera Mills, Editor FotoNostrum Magazine, https://fotonostrummag.com
Ariadna Royo, Editor, FotoNostrum Publishing, https://fnpublishing.com

This section is for Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions. 

Award: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona. 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 and framing costs, which will be printed by FotoNostrum.

Early Bird Entry Fees (20% off until April 7):

• $38 for the first 3 images; each additional image is $10.

Regular Entry Fees (starting April 8):

• $35 for the first 3 images; each additional image is $12.

NON PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 23rd edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.

Jurors:

Elisa Miller, fine art photographer, winner of the 21st edition of the JMCA, https://elisamillerstudio.com/
JoAnn Chaus, fine art photographer, winner of the 20th edition of the JMCA, https://www.joannchaus.com/
Leonor Fernandes, Exhibition Director, FotoNostrum, https://fotonostrum.com
Ameera Mills, Editor FotoNostrum Magazine, https://fotonostrummag.com
Ariadna Royo, Editor, FotoNostrum Publishing, https://fnpublishing.com

This section is for Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions. 

Award: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona. 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 and framing costs, which will be printed by FotoNostrum.

Early Bird Entry Fees (20% off until April 7):

• $38 for the first 3 images; each additional image is $10.

Regular Entry Fees (starting April 8):

• $35 for the first 3 images; each additional image is $12.

NON PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 23rd edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.

Jurors:

Elisa Miller, fine art photographer, winner of the 21st edition of the JMCA, https://elisamillerstudio.com/
JoAnn Chaus, fine art photographer, winner of the 20th edition of the JMCA, https://www.joannchaus.com/
Leonor Fernandes, Exhibition Director, FotoNostrum, https://fotonostrum.com
Ameera Mills, Editor FotoNostrum Magazine, https://fotonostrummag.com
Ariadna Royo, Editor, FotoNostrum Publishing, https://fnpublishing.com

This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.

Award: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona. 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 and framing costs, which will be printed by FotoNostrum.

Early Bird Entry Fees (20% off until April 7):

• $48 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $24.

Regular Entry Fees (starting April 8):

• $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30.