The Nikon Photo Contest has been held by Nikon Corporation since 1969 to provide an opportunity for photographers around the world to communicate and to enrich image-making culture for professionals and amateurs alike.

This year, the contest is comprised of two competitions:

• Photo Competition: single images and photo stories (2-5 images per story)
• Short Film Competition: videos should be between 3-5 minutes in lenght.

The theme for the Open category in both competitions is "Connect". The theme for the Next Generation category, open to artists aged 25 years old and younger, is "Passion".

Entry is limited to original works that have not formerly been displayed or exhibited and to which the entrant holds all applicable rights. Works that have won prizes in other contests or that have been submitted to other contests currently underway are not eligible. Works that are entered in other competitions after submitting to this contest will not be eligible.

There is no entry fee.

Eligibility

Open to all, professional and amateur, regardless of age, sex or nationality.

Prize

The Grand prize is 500,000 YEN (approx. 4,745 USD) in cash. In addition, three special prizes will be announced as well.