Photography Contest

2023 Krappy Kamera Competition

Deadline |

CLOSED

Theme |

Open

Territory |

North America

Eligibility |

18 +

Entry Fees |

$45

Prizes |

Exhibition

Host |

Soho Photo Gallery

Soho Photo Gallery, New York City's longest running cooperative photography gallery and the originator of the Krappy Kamera® Competition, is looking for extraordinary photographs made with lousy lenses. Examples of some Krappy Kameras are the Holga, Diana, Ansco, and pinhole cameras. You can create your own Krappy Kamera by using your non-Krappy Kamera (e.g. 4x5, SLR, DSLR) and exchanging the lens with a Krappy Lens (e.g. pinhole body cap or Hoga-type lens). Cell phones, disposables and point and shoot cameras are ineligible. Remember, just because a camera is old and moldy doesn't make it Krappy. The lens is the determining factor.

The Juror
Jean ‘Gino’ Miele

About Photo Contests 2022

What best way to showcase your work than photo contests? Successful photographers from around the world are discovered by submitting their work to photography competitions. By taking part in these contests, you can either win cash prizes, equipment, or traveling exhibitions at renowned institutions. In any case, the best photography contests give you the opportunity to gain more exposure and to show your best work to a large audience.

For all these good reasons, we have decided to select the world’s best photography contests, competitions, and calls for entries of 2022. Some of them are free of charges, some other prestigious photography awards charge nominal fees to enter multiple photographs. But whatever you choose, it's worth a try!