Photography Contest
2025 OnePlus Photography Awards
Deadline |
04/30/25Theme |
3 categoriesTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to all smartphone users globally, with separate categories for OnePlus users and the general public.Entry Fees |
FREEPrizes |
Cash PrizeHost |
OnePlusThe OnePlus Photography Awards 2025 is a global photography competition that celebrates creativity, innovation, and storytelling through mobile photography. Organized by OnePlus, a leading smartphone brand renowned for its cutting-edge camera technology, this annual contest provides a platform for photography enthusiasts to showcase their talent. The 2025 edition of the awards is themed "Make the Moment," encouraging participants to capture stunning visuals that reflect powerful narratives and artistic excellence. Entrants can submit their work across three compelling categories: Movement, Night and Low Light, and Faces, each designed to challenge photographers to push the limits of mobile photography.
With an inclusive approach, the OnePlus Photography Awards 2025 welcomes participants from around the world, offering separate entry groups for OnePlus users and the general public. This structure ensures that all smartphone photographers, regardless of their device, have a fair opportunity to compete and gain recognition. The competition aims to highlight the capabilities of mobile cameras and the artistic vision of photographers who use them. As a global event, it attracts professional and amateur photographers alike, fostering a vibrant community of creators who share a passion for capturing life’s most remarkable moments through their lenses.
Beyond the thrill of competition, the OnePlus Photography Awards provide an exceptional opportunity for winners to gain international exposure and career-enhancing recognition. Winning images will be prominently displayed across OnePlus and 500px official platforms, offering wide visibility among photography communities and industry professionals. Additionally, category winners and grand prize recipients will receive substantial cash prizes, flagship OnePlus smartphones, and the prestigious title of "OnePlus Photography Expert" or "OnePlus Photography Ambassador." This prestigious competition continues to elevate the art of smartphone photography, inspiring photographers to redefine the boundaries of creative expression.
Prize
The grand prize winner will receive $10,000 in cash, a OnePlus 13 smartphone, a winner’s certificate, the title of ’OnePlus Photography Ambassador,’ and potential future collaborations with OnePlus. Category winners in both the OnePlus and Public groups will receive cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, a OnePlus 13 smartphone, and the title of ’OnePlus Photography Expert.’ All winning images will be showcased on OnePlus and 500px official channels, providing significant global exposure.
With an inclusive approach, the OnePlus Photography Awards 2025 welcomes participants from around the world, offering separate entry groups for OnePlus users and the general public. This structure ensures that all smartphone photographers, regardless of their device, have a fair opportunity to compete and gain recognition. The competition aims to highlight the capabilities of mobile cameras and the artistic vision of photographers who use them. As a global event, it attracts professional and amateur photographers alike, fostering a vibrant community of creators who share a passion for capturing life’s most remarkable moments through their lenses.
Beyond the thrill of competition, the OnePlus Photography Awards provide an exceptional opportunity for winners to gain international exposure and career-enhancing recognition. Winning images will be prominently displayed across OnePlus and 500px official platforms, offering wide visibility among photography communities and industry professionals. Additionally, category winners and grand prize recipients will receive substantial cash prizes, flagship OnePlus smartphones, and the prestigious title of "OnePlus Photography Expert" or "OnePlus Photography Ambassador." This prestigious competition continues to elevate the art of smartphone photography, inspiring photographers to redefine the boundaries of creative expression.
Prize
The grand prize winner will receive $10,000 in cash, a OnePlus 13 smartphone, a winner’s certificate, the title of ’OnePlus Photography Ambassador,’ and potential future collaborations with OnePlus. Category winners in both the OnePlus and Public groups will receive cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, a OnePlus 13 smartphone, and the title of ’OnePlus Photography Expert.’ All winning images will be showcased on OnePlus and 500px official channels, providing significant global exposure.
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