Overview
We invite talented amateur and professional photographers to participate in a unique Photography competition. The theme of the competition is "The Earth We Share".
Why participate in the photography competition:
- A unique Inspiring relevant theme
- Fabulous Prizes : Total prizes in excess of 3 lacs, cash prizes of 50,000
- An exclusive Mentorship program for top 20 participants across both age groups
- A grand Photo exhibition for all participants
- Global recognition
- A personal portfolio for all participants
- An expert Jury panel, designed to bring out the best in participants, with constructive feedback and inputs
What are you waiting for?
Register before the 30th November
Event Partners
Guidelines & Requirements
- General
This is online photography competition. All entries to be submitted online, via the platform only and will need to adhere to the theme.
- Eligibility
The Photography Competition is open to amateur and professional photographers of Indian nationality, aged 20+ years, as of 1st July 2021.
- Registration Fee
- Rs. 500/- + GST
- Fee once paid will not be refunded
- Theme
"The Earth We Share". More details available under the theme tab.
- No. of Entries
Each participant is required to submit 2 entries, both adhering to theme detailed below "The Earth We Share"
- Captions
Every entry should be captioned. Entries with captions like "Not Applicable", "Untitled", "Unknown" or similar vague headings will stand disqualified.
- Editing
Basic Editing standards for enhancement, such as brightness, minor colour corrections, contrast, tone, brightness are acceptable.
- No Manipulations
The photos should not be manipulated to change Visual content of image. Manipulation of pictures and using editing software to place additional elements in the picture will lead to disqualification.
- File Format
- JPEG / JPG ONLY
- File Size: 300 DPI, not less than 2 Mb and not more than 5 Mb each
- At least 2000 pixels at the longest edge, no upper pixel limit
- If required, only JPEG File compression may be allowed, at highest quality setting
- Name, signature, water marks, border, company name etc are not to be affixed on the pictures or the captions. Such entries will be disqualified.
- Submission Deadline
- All entries will need to be submitted before the deadline lapses.
- As a matter of abundant caution, participants are advised not to wait till the last minute to submit entries. Once the participant submits their entries no changes will be allowed.
- Original Self Clicked pictures, with full copyright ownership
All entries must be original pictures, clicked by the participant only. The participant should have copyright to the pictures. Entries that are plagiarised, violate copyright, trademarks, intellectual property, or lifting pics off the internet and claiming as own will be instantly disqualified.
- Accurate Contact Details
All communication with participants will be through a combination of E-mail and Mobile. Hence, accurate valid details and checking for regular communication is the participants sole responsibility.
- Appropriate content
Photos that portray violence, inappropriate content, violation of animal or human rights, or contents contrary to the law, religious, cultural & moral traditions and practices of India are prohibited and such entries will be disqualified.
- Additional Requirements
- Shortlisted participants will be required to provide the following for authentication to move ahead in the competition:
- RAW FILES in Specified file formats to further process the application
- Unchanged EXIF Details — Images where such details are not available or not provided are liable to be discarded
- A personal interview with jury panel — the format of an audio or video interview will be at discretion of Organizer and the Jury Panel
- Decision of Jury
The decision of Jury and Judges is final and binding on all participants
- Fraud Prevention
- In order to rule out fraud, shortlisted and winning entries will be required to furnish government approved proof of identity, residence.
- Winning entries may be required to open bank accounts in a specific bank as well, to receive cash prizes. Indian tax rules as applicable for cash prizes.
Awards & Prizes
Gold Prize
- Cash Prize: ₹ 15,000*
- Medal & eCertificate
- Aarts Maestro Portfolio
- Online Exhibition
- Mentorship Program
Silver Prize
- Cash Prize: ₹ 10,000*
- Medal & eCertificate
- Aarts Maestro Portfolio
- Online Exhibition
- Mentorship Program
Bronze Prize
- Cash Prize: ₹ 8,000*
- Medal & eCertificate
- Aarts Maestro Portfolio
- Online Exhibition
- Mentorship Program
- 4th & 5th Prizes : Rs. 3,000/- Medal & eCertificate | Aarts Maestro Portfolio | Online Exhibition | Mentorship Program
- 6th - 10th Prizes : Rs. 2,000/- Medal & eCertificate | Aarts Maestro Portfolio | Online Exhibition | Mentorship Program
- For all Participants : eCertificate | Aarts Maestro Portfolio | Online Exhibition
Taxes, if applicable, to be paid by winners
Theme
The Theme of the photography competition is "The Earth We Share".
Our Beautiful Planet Earth is home to more than just humans. Close to 9 Million Species of flora and fauna call earth their home. The well being of each one of us and The Earth, our home depends on the well being of all. The photography competition shines a light on this diversity and the need to cherish and preserve the same.
All pictures submitted for the competition need to tell this story.
A story of shared destiny | A story of diversity | A story of interdependence
Interpreting the Theme:
The theme can be interpreted in many ways. It could be wildlife, flora or fauna. Or everyday stuff, happening around us - the choices we make adds up to the EARTH WE SHARE.
The "Earth we Share" is as much about individual choices and responsibilities as collective action. Every square kilometer of this planet is filled with diversity. Cherishing and protecting this diversity is "The Earth We Share".
Intra human interactions & choices, Human - flora / fauna interactions, all this forms a part of theme.
Jury Information
Jury Feedback
The Photo Competition for the Adults is juried by an expert Jury Panel, consisting of reputed photographers and teachers of the craft. This will enable aspiring teen photographers to get invaluable insights on how to improve and enhance their skills and abilities, whilst also gaining valuable exposure.
To preserve the sanctity of the competition & the jury process, the names of our expert jury panel will made public just a week before the competition results are announced.
The jury process and how it works
1) Telling the Theme story : The Earth We Share
- Every Photograph will first be assessed on how well it tells the theme story. Here is how you may self assess your pictures vis-a-vis the theme.
- Relevance
- Clarity of theme expression
- Interpretation
- (For more info on interpretation of the theme, do refer to the "Theme" tab for more details)
- Creative, original photographs
2) Composition
3) Technical Ability: Colour, Lighting, Clarity, Quality of pics
4) Audience Impact: Humour, creativity, memorability
5) Social Impact: Inspiration, newsworthiness
6) Adherence to competition rules
Jury Panel + Public Voting
The final result will be a combination of Jury Panel and public votes in a predefined ratio. It is in the interest of the participant to forward the entries, once published on Aarts Maestro Showcase, onto Social Media handles, generate maximum interest & votes for their work.
Participants will be sent a link on their registered mail id. The link may be socialized for public votes.
All votes should be on the Aarts Maestro Platform only. Votes garnered on any other social media platform will not be considered for the competition.
Key Dates & Timeline
Registration Begins
15th Sept
Registration Closes
30th Nov
Jury Evaluation Begins
30th Nov
Public Voting Begins & Submission Closes
1st Dec
Competition Results
15th Dec
How to Enroll
Terms & Conditions
Limited Grant of Rights: Aarts Maestro respects the creator's copyright to their work and the same shall remain vested with the creator of the image. By entering into the competition, you grant the platform Aarts Maestro, the organiser / sponsor of the competition, their licensees and designees, the worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free right to use the entry in the platform / sponsor / organizers print, electronic and web communications, on digital assets, products or any merchandise, and in ads promoting future competitions, without further permission, compensation, or notification. You further agree that the said platform / organizer / sponsor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to use your name and /or photograph for the same purposes.
For any help, contact us: hello@aartsmaestro.com (+91 78293 91391 | +91 78293 92392)
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The Earth We Share (Adults)
CompletedOverview
We invite talented amateur and professional photographers to participate in a unique Photography competition. The theme of the competition is "The Earth We Share".
Why participate in the photography competition:
- A unique Inspiring relevant theme
- Fabulous Prizes : Total prizes in excess of 3 lacs, cash prizes of 50,000
- An exclusive Mentorship program for top 20 participants across both age groups
- A grand Photo exhibition for all participants
- Global recognition
- A personal portfolio for all participants
- An expert Jury panel, designed to bring out the best in participants, with constructive feedback and inputs
What are you waiting for?
Register before the 30th November
Event Partners
Guidelines & Requirements
- General
This is online photography competition. All entries to be submitted online, via the platform only and will need to adhere to the theme.
- Eligibility
The Photography Competition is open to amateur and professional photographers of Indian nationality, aged 20+ years, as of 1st July 2021.
- Registration Fee
- Rs. 500/- + GST
- Fee once paid will not be refunded
- Theme
"The Earth We Share". More details available under the theme tab.
- No. of Entries
Each participant is required to submit 2 entries, both adhering to theme detailed below "The Earth We Share"
- Captions
Every entry should be captioned. Entries with captions like "Not Applicable", "Untitled", "Unknown" or similar vague headings will stand disqualified.
- Editing
Basic Editing standards for enhancement, such as brightness, minor colour corrections, contrast, tone, brightness are acceptable.
- No Manipulations
The photos should not be manipulated to change Visual content of image. Manipulation of pictures and using editing software to place additional elements in the picture will lead to disqualification.
- File Format
- JPEG / JPG ONLY
- File Size: 300 DPI, not less than 2 Mb and not more than 5 Mb each
- At least 2000 pixels at the longest edge, no upper pixel limit
- If required, only JPEG File compression may be allowed, at highest quality setting
- Name, signature, water marks, border, company name etc are not to be affixed on the pictures or the captions. Such entries will be disqualified.
- Submission Deadline
- All entries will need to be submitted before the deadline lapses.
- As a matter of abundant caution, participants are advised not to wait till the last minute to submit entries. Once the participant submits their entries no changes will be allowed.
- Original Self Clicked pictures, with full copyright ownership
All entries must be original pictures, clicked by the participant only. The participant should have copyright to the pictures. Entries that are plagiarised, violate copyright, trademarks, intellectual property, or lifting pics off the internet and claiming as own will be instantly disqualified.
- Accurate Contact Details
All communication with participants will be through a combination of E-mail and Mobile. Hence, accurate valid details and checking for regular communication is the participants sole responsibility.
- Appropriate content
Photos that portray violence, inappropriate content, violation of animal or human rights, or contents contrary to the law, religious, cultural & moral traditions and practices of India are prohibited and such entries will be disqualified.
- Additional Requirements
- Shortlisted participants will be required to provide the following for authentication to move ahead in the competition:
- RAW FILES in Specified file formats to further process the application
- Unchanged EXIF Details — Images where such details are not available or not provided are liable to be discarded
- A personal interview with jury panel — the format of an audio or video interview will be at discretion of Organizer and the Jury Panel
- Decision of Jury
The decision of Jury and Judges is final and binding on all participants
- Fraud Prevention
- In order to rule out fraud, shortlisted and winning entries will be required to furnish government approved proof of identity, residence.
- Winning entries may be required to open bank accounts in a specific bank as well, to receive cash prizes. Indian tax rules as applicable for cash prizes.
Awards & Prizes
Gold Prize
- Cash Prize: ₹ 15,000*
- Medal & eCertificate
- Aarts Maestro Portfolio
- Online Exhibition
- Mentorship Program
Silver Prize
- Cash Prize: ₹ 10,000*
- Medal & eCertificate
- Aarts Maestro Portfolio
- Online Exhibition
- Mentorship Program
Bronze Prize
- Cash Prize: ₹ 8,000*
- Medal & eCertificate
- Aarts Maestro Portfolio
- Online Exhibition
- Mentorship Program
- 4th & 5th Prizes : Rs. 3,000/- Medal & eCertificate | Aarts Maestro Portfolio | Online Exhibition | Mentorship Program
- 6th - 10th Prizes : Rs. 2,000/- Medal & eCertificate | Aarts Maestro Portfolio | Online Exhibition | Mentorship Program
- For all Participants : eCertificate | Aarts Maestro Portfolio | Online Exhibition
Taxes, if applicable, to be paid by winners
Theme
The Theme of the photography competition is "The Earth We Share".
Our Beautiful Planet Earth is home to more than just humans. Close to 9 Million Species of flora and fauna call earth their home. The well being of each one of us and The Earth, our home depends on the well being of all. The photography competition shines a light on this diversity and the need to cherish and preserve the same.
All pictures submitted for the competition need to tell this story.
A story of shared destiny | A story of diversity | A story of interdependence
Interpreting the Theme:
The theme can be interpreted in many ways. It could be wildlife, flora or fauna. Or everyday stuff, happening around us - the choices we make adds up to the EARTH WE SHARE.
The "Earth we Share" is as much about individual choices and responsibilities as collective action. Every square kilometer of this planet is filled with diversity. Cherishing and protecting this diversity is "The Earth We Share".
Intra human interactions & choices, Human - flora / fauna interactions, all this forms a part of theme.
Jury Information
Jury Feedback
The Photo Competition for the Adults is juried by an expert Jury Panel, consisting of reputed photographers and teachers of the craft. This will enable aspiring teen photographers to get invaluable insights on how to improve and enhance their skills and abilities, whilst also gaining valuable exposure.
To preserve the sanctity of the competition & the jury process, the names of our expert jury panel will made public just a week before the competition results are announced.
The jury process and how it works
1) Telling the Theme story : The Earth We Share
- Every Photograph will first be assessed on how well it tells the theme story. Here is how you may self assess your pictures vis-a-vis the theme.
- Relevance
- Clarity of theme expression
- Interpretation
- (For more info on interpretation of the theme, do refer to the "Theme" tab for more details)
- Creative, original photographs
2) Composition
3) Technical Ability: Colour, Lighting, Clarity, Quality of pics
4) Audience Impact: Humour, creativity, memorability
5) Social Impact: Inspiration, newsworthiness
6) Adherence to competition rules
Jury Panel + Public Voting
The final result will be a combination of Jury Panel and public votes in a predefined ratio. It is in the interest of the participant to forward the entries, once published on Aarts Maestro Showcase, onto Social Media handles, generate maximum interest & votes for their work.
Participants will be sent a link on their registered mail id. The link may be socialized for public votes.
All votes should be on the Aarts Maestro Platform only. Votes garnered on any other social media platform will not be considered for the competition.
Key Dates & Timeline
Registration Begins
15th Sept
Registration Closes
30th Nov
Jury Evaluation Begins
30th Nov
Public Voting Begins & Submission Closes
1st Dec
Competition Results
15th Dec
How to Enroll
Terms & Conditions
Limited Grant of Rights: Aarts Maestro respects the creator's copyright to their work and the same shall remain vested with the creator of the image. By entering into the competition, you grant the platform Aarts Maestro, the organiser / sponsor of the competition, their licensees and designees, the worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free right to use the entry in the platform / sponsor / organizers print, electronic and web communications, on digital assets, products or any merchandise, and in ads promoting future competitions, without further permission, compensation, or notification. You further agree that the said platform / organizer / sponsor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to use your name and /or photograph for the same purposes.
For any help, contact us: hello@aartsmaestro.com (+91 78293 91391 | +91 78293 92392)
Global Big Cats Photography Competition 2025 - Award Ceremony Highlights
Trusted by leading Partners & Organizations
Supported by