A photograph can be more than just a moment β it can touch the soul. Photography is more than capturing an instant β it is a dialogue between light, vision, and heart.
The NTD International Photography Competition invites photographers who seek more than technical perfection: works that speak from the heart, discover beauty in simplicity, and reveal humanity in its true light.
Make values visible and portray the poetry of life.
In a noisy world, this competition offers space for stillness, depth, and truthfulness. For photographers who not only see with the eye but feel with the heart β who capture the quiet poetry of everyday life.
Show your vision of the world. Share your art on an international stage with a global audience. Become part of a movement that seeks to revive the original power of photography and continue a great cultural tradition: to inspire and bring joy through Beauty, Kindness, and Truthfulness.
5th NTD International Photography Competition 2025
Your work will be presented globally through NTDβs media platforms.
Finalists present their works in exclusive exhibitions and receive exposure through our online gallery.
Connect with like-minded artists, receive mentoring, and gain insights into both traditional and modern techniques.
Attractive prizes, honors, and international media attention for outstanding works.
Gold Winners will receive exclusive interviews with NTD.
Gold: (2 Γ $5,000 + Certificate),
Silver: (4 Γ $2,500 + Certificate),
Bronze: (6 Γ $1,000 + Certificate),
Award of Excellence: (20 Γ $300) ,
Special Prizes: Best Chinese Photographer: (1 Γ $2,000), Best Sports Photography: (1 Γ $2,000),
Best Work for the 250th Anniversary of U.S. Independence: (1 Γ $2,000).
Raise your artistic profile on an international stage.
In a world flooded with fast, superficial images, the NTD Photography Competition encourages photographers to return to the essence of photography:
See. Feel. Capture.
We believe:
Show your art. Share your story. Move your audience.
We are looking for photographs that open our eyes to:
Every work deserves its own title.
An untitled photograph remains incomplete β even in judging.
βTo photograph: it is to put on the same line of sight the head, the eye and the heart.β
Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004), French Photographer and Filmmaker
Society & Humanity Silver Award: Protection
You may submit up to 8 photographs β maximum 4 per category.
Category A β The Human Connection
Portraits, daily life, culture, humor, and the interaction between people and animals in their natural surroundings.
Only minor corrections (light, color, sharpness) are permitted. Content modifications are not allowed.
Category B β Nature and Landscape
Authentic moments of nature, architecture, and vast landscapes.
Editing is allowed only to the extent that the natural character of the image is preserved. No manipulations permitted.
All images must be original works and must not have received awards in other public competitions.
Outstanding Technique Award: Cry Piteously for Food
"A good photograph is one that communicates a fact, touches the heart, and leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it."
Irving Penn (1917-2009), American Photographer
Outstanding Technique Award: Faster
"You donβt take a photograph, you make it."
Ansel Adams (1902-1984),
American Photographer and Author
By the end of August 2025, you may be invited to the final round β an opportunity to present your photographic vision to a wide audience.
Finalists' original works will be carefully handled and showcased not only online but also in an exclusive exhibition in New York City in January 2026.
Your image will meet an appreciative audience, creating space for inspiration and valuable connections with fellow artists and professionals.
Become part of a movement dedicated to preserving the original power
of photography: Beauty, Kindness, and Truthfulness.