About

Palm* Photo Prize is a biennial submission based exhibition for a new generation of photographers. Its aim is to support, elevate and showcase the best of the new wave of image-makers. The prize continues to support photographers both emerging and established and to encourage conversations on human engagement, artistic development, community and their representation through the printed image.

We feature submissions from brilliant photographers from across the world with images in a multitude of styles and disciplines.

This year we collaborate with Melkweg Expo, Capture One, Fotolab Kiekie, Mondriaan Fund, Spectrum, INK, Picter, Canvas Represents, Lock, 10 14 Gallery, New Dimension and i-D

Melkweg Expo is an exhibition space for contemporary photography and a platform for emerging artists, located in the heart of Amsterdam. With a focus on photography that explores identity, society and pop culture, the exhibition space is also known to occasionally place other forms of visual art alongside photography with conviction. Characterised by a distinctly playful and accessible approach, Melkweg Expo seeks to unveil high quality art -- art that is innovative, engaging and inclusive.

Capture One is a proud sponsor of this year's Palm* Photo Prize. To make sure you get the most out of your creative process, we're offering all participants a €50.00 discount storewide at Capture One.

To get your discount, use code PALMPRIZE50 HERE

This discount is valid for 3 months (until January 31, 2024) and can be combined with other discounts. Don't miss out on the chance to work less and create more.

It's free to submit and from all of the photographs, 100 entries will be selected by Palm* and resulting Palm* Photo Prize exhibition at Melkweg Expo in Amsterdam in May 2024 and at 10 14 Gallery in London in September 2024

Submissions open 1st November – 5th December | FREE to submit.

The Judge's Panel prizes, Peoples Choice Award and Canvas Represents Mentorship programme will be announced online in early June.

Exhibited entries will be in the running to win prizes in the following categories:

Judge's Panel 1st place
Judge's Panel 2nd place
People's Choice Award
Canvas Represents Mentorship Award
Post Production on personal or editorial project supported by INK

Prizes:

Judge’s Panel 1st Place

Palm* Photo Prize group exhibition at the Melkweg Expo in Amsterdam
Group exhibition at 1014 Gallery in London
€1000 Artist Grant
Palm* Studios goodie Bag + Palm* Feature

Judge’s Panel 2nd Place

Palm* Photo Prize group exhibition at the Melkweg Expo in Amsterdam
Group exhibition at 1014 Gallery in London
€500 Artist Grant
Palm* Studios goodie Bag + Palm* Feature

People’s Choice Award

Palm* Photo Prize group exhibition at the Melkweg Expo in Amsterdam
Group exhibition at 1014 Gallery in London
Palm* Studios goodie Bag + Palm* Feature

Canvas Represents Mentorship Award

The photography agency Canvas Represents would like to present one recipient with an 'Mentorship Award'. The chosen recipient will be a stand out, emerging talent that is pursuing a career in editorial & commercial photography.

The winner will receive a three meeting mentorship with Canvas team of agents, focussing on a portfolio review , as well as an editorial & commercial strategy to help the recipient with the next steps in their career.

Criteria for the Mentorship Award: