About the open call

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We are pleased to invite you to take part in the open call organized by Leica Camera France for the Leica Tour. This event, which will take place in several major French cities, offers you the opportunity to have your photograph exhibited in iconic locations such as the Palais de Tokyo in Paris.

This year's theme is ‘Unique Perspectives’ - an invitation to capture the unique beauty of the world through your own eyes. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, this open call is an opportunity to share your vision of the world and take part in an exceptional photographic adventure.

The selected photos will be part of a travelling exhibition in five French cities: Paris, Lille, Lyon, Marseille and Bordeaux. Visitors will be able to discover your work alongside other talented photographers, as well as enjoying immersive experiences based on the world of Leica and celebrating its 100th anniversary.

What Selected Photographers receive?

Your work will be exhibited as part of the Leica Tour at the Palais de Tokyo (Paris) and/or in partner galleries in Lille, Lyon, Marseille et Bordeaux.

You will also receive an exclusive code for several months' free access to the Leica LUX app, so you can continue to explore your creativity with Leica.

What is the theme?

The theme of this open call is titled “Unique Perspectives”.

It invites each participant to submit a photograph that goes beyond the simple everyday snapshot. This theme offers a wide field of interpretation, while encouraging a personal, thoughtful, and creative vision.

The word “perspective” may be understood in different ways:

• In the photographic sense: the chosen viewpoint, framing, depth, vanishing lines, plays of planes or light.
• In the figurative sense: a vision of the world, a sensitive reading of a situation, an emotional or symbolic interpretation of a subject.

The word “unique” refers to what is different, out of the ordinary, marked by a personal intention. A singular perspective may be surprising, poetic, quirky, intimate, or conceptual — it above all reflects the photographer’s viewpoint.

This theme aims to stimulate everyone’s creativity, encouraging attention to composition, meaning, feeling, and originality of vision. The goal is not technical perfection, but rather the expression of a personal point of view through the image.

What can be submitted?

Only one entry per person is allowed.

Photographs must be taken with a camera or with the Leica LUX app (available on the App Store).

Only rectangular images in the 4:3 (3:4) or 3:2 (2:3) format will be accepted.

This requirement pays tribute to the brand’s heritage: Leica is the inventor of the small-format camera using 35 mm film, a historic standard corresponding approximately to the 3:2 ratio. This format revolutionized modern photography by making the practice more mobile, spontaneous, and artistic. The 4:3 format also belongs to this classic photographic tradition.

In line with Leica’s identity and the spirit of this centennial celebration, we ask that all submitted works adhere to these iconic formats, which reflect an aesthetic true to the brand’s legacy.

• Minimum resolution: 300 dpi, i.e. 1500 x 2350 px

• Recommended JPEG file size: at least 2.5 MB

Once the subscription is completed, no edit can be made.