Photography Contest

Portrait of Britain 2024

Portrait of Britain 2024

Deadline |

06/27/24

Theme |

Portrait

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

We accept images from international photographers and subjects, the image itself must have been shot within the UK (England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland)

Entry Fees |

Become a 1854 Access Member

Prizes |

Exhibition

Host |

1854 Media
Now in its sixth year, Portrait of Britain is a celebration of identity; an opportunity to rejoice in the diversity of a changing nation.

Get exhibited nationwide
Established as an exhibition by the people, for the people, 100 winning images will be showing up and down the country in a month-long digital screen display in partnership with JCDecaux.

Get published in a photobook
200 shortlisted images will be featured in the Portrait of Britain publication, in partnership with Bluecoat Press .

Get the chance to be featured in British Journal of Photography
Your work will be shared with our extensive national and international press list

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