Nature inFocus Photography Contest - Young Photographer Category
Rs 50,000 + OM TG 7 camera
Nature inFocus Photography Contest - Young Photographer Category is a competition by Nature inFocus, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Fee
₹944
Duration
Submission window of approximately 6 weeks
Format
Individual
Time needed
Self-paced photography and online submission
About This Opportunity
The Nature inFocus Photography Contest is one of India's largest annual wildlife and nature photography competitions, organised by the Bengaluru-based Nature inFocus platform. The Young Photographer category is dedicated to participants aged 17 and below.
Young photographers may submit up to 15 nature, wildlife, or conservation-themed photographs shot within the last five years. Submissions are made online in JPEG format and judged by a panel of award-winning photographers, conservationists, and naturalists.
Winners receive a cash prize of Rupees 50,000, an OM TG 7 camera, and a two-night stay with safaris at a wildlife destination. The runner-up receives Rupees 35,000 and special mentions are awarded a certificate and plaque.
The wider contest also includes adult categories such as Animal Behaviour, Animal Portraits, Conservation Photography, Creative Nature Photography, Wildscape and Animals in Their Habitat, Himalayas on the Edge, and Photographer of the Year. Winning entries are showcased at the annual Nature inFocus Festival.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- - 17 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Access to a digital camera or smartphone capable of producing JPEG images
- Original nature, wildlife, or conservation photographs shot within the last five years
Open to young photographers aged 17 and below as of submission. Available nationwide and to international entrants. Finalists must provide documentary proof of age. No prior experience required; all images must be the participant's own original work shot within the last five years.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
Rewards & Recognition
Award
Rs 50,000
Winner receives Rupees 50,000 in cash; runner-up receives Rupees 35,000.
Prizes
Camera, wildlife stay & safaris
Winner of the Young Photographer category receives an OM TG 7 camera plus a two-night stay with meals and two safaris. Special mentions receive a certificate and plaque.
Certificate
Certificate & plaque for honourees
Special mentions in the Young Photographer category are awarded a certificate and plaque from Nature inFocus.
Recognition
National Nature inFocus recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Dedicated category for photographers aged 17 and below
- Winner receives camera plus wildlife stay alongside cash prize
- Showcase at the annual Nature inFocus Festival in Bengaluru
How entries are judged
Entries are evaluated on creativity, originality, composition, and technical, ethical, and artistic considerations. The jury reserves the right to move entries between categories or declare ties.
Selection process
Shortlisting by the jury based on the submitted images; finalists are notified by email and must provide proof of age before final selection.
How to apply
- 1Visit the Nature inFocus contest page and create an entrant account
- 2Select the Young Photographer category and pay the entry fee
- 3Upload up to 15 photographs in JPEG format with captions and locations
- 4Await shortlist notification by email; finalists submit age proof
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Entry fee for the Young Photographer category is Rupees 800 plus 18% GST, totalling approximately Rupees 944 per entrant. The fee is non-refundable and no cancellations are permitted.
Refund policy
Entry fee is non-refundable; no cancellations permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nature inFocus Photography Contest - Young Photographer Category free?
₹944 registration
Who can participate in Nature inFocus Photography Contest - Young Photographer Category?
children aged -17.
What will my child gain from Nature inFocus Photography Contest - Young Photographer Category?
Cash prize of Rupees 50,000 for the category winner. OM TG 7 camera for the category winner. Two-night stay with meals and two safaris at a wildlife destination. Runner-up cash prize of Rupees 35,000. Certificate and plaque for special mentions. Showcase of winning images at the annual Nature inFocus Festival in Bengaluru. National exposure on the Nature inFocus platform and editorial channels.
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