Photography Contest

Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris ( PX3 ) 2025

Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris ( PX3 ) 2025

Deadline |

CLOSED

Theme |

Several Categories

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

Open to all

Entry Fees |

$30/single $50/series

Prizes |

Exhibition

Host |

PX3
Submit your best work to our photo competition for a chance to win up to $12,000 in cash prizes, be selected by our curators for the PX3 exhibition in Paris and inclusion in the Annual PX3 book.
The "Prix de la Photographie, Paris" (PX3) strives to promote the appreciation of photography, to discover emerging talent, and introduce photographers from around the world to the artistic community of Paris. A selection of work from this competition is displayed in Paris and the winners are published in the PX3 Annual Book. Juried by leading editors, publishers, curators, gallery owners, consultants, creative directors, and art directors, PX3 brings the best of photography from across the globe to Paris.

Prizes:
PX3 Photographer of the Year (Professional)—$5,000 cash prize
Professional photographers compete for the top award–the title of “PX3 Photographer of the Year” and $5,000 cash prize. The Photographer of the Year is chosen from among the 1st prize winners in each of the 6 Pro Categories. The winner’s work is publicized internationally, receives the spotlight at all events, is exhibited in Paris, and published in the PX3 Annual Book.

PX3 Best New Talent (Non-Professionals and Students)—$2,000 cash prize
Non-professional photographers compete for the PX3 Best New Talent Award and $2,000 cash prize. The winner is chosen from the 1st prize winners in the 6 Non-Pro/Student categories. The work is publicized and exhibited in Paris, and published in the PX3 Annual Book.

First Place Category Winners (Professionals) - $500 cash prize
First Place Category Winners (Non-Professionals and Students) - $250 cash prize

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