THEME #08Winners2020JAN
LOVE
WINNERS LIST
THEME SUMMARY
Love is the driving force of creation. Not only is this true when there is a sufficient amount of love, longing for love and experiencing love lost also evoke various emotions that become the source for people's expressions. What connects all of these forms of expression is the fundamental question of what love is. In addition, the form of media called photography has continued to inspire many viewers by capturing the ephemeral nature of the present, which is always changing. In Japan, sharing private incidents and their reality with others has been a proposition of photography, as there was a genre called private photography. In addition to straight photographs for which family members, lovers, and friends are the subject, photographs that humorously capture love can also be expected.
[Submission Period] from December 27 to March 3
JUDGE
Chad Moore
Born in Florida in 1987. Worked closely with Ryan McGinley, responsible for the next generation of downtown art in New York. Currently engaged in fashion and other fields.
Photobook “Bridge of Sighs” published by oodee in 2016 became a big topic, and the latest photo book, MEMORIA, has been published in 2019.
NOTE
Applicants under the age of 18 must obtain consent from a parent or guardian before applying. If an applicant is under 18, it will be assumed that consent has been obtained.
PRIZE
| Grand Prix (1 award) | Exhibition of your work at Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA |
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| Second Prize (2 awards) | Exhibition of your work at Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA |
| Third Prize (3 awards) | Exhibition of your work at Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA |
| Shortlist | Featured on the IMA next website. |
GUIDELINES
IMA next is a photo competition that aims to support emerging photographers to succeed in the art photography world.
| How to apply | IMA next is a photo competition that aims to support emerging photographers to succeed in the art photography world. How to apply – One entry allows you to upload 6 photos, however in that case, all your photographs in the entry will be judged as 1 series. If you would like to submit multiple series, please make another entry. There is no limit to the number of entries per theme. – Please read theTerms of Use before applying. By submitting your application, we will assume that you agree to the Terms of Use. |
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| Who can apply? | – Applicants under the age of 18 must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before applying. If an applicant under 18 applies, it will be deemed that they have obtained such consent. – Otherwise, anyone is welcome! We have no restriction in terms of your nationality, age, gender or experience (Professional/Amateur). |
| Submission period | July 3, 2026 – July 12 |
| Image requirements | – All submissions need to be still photographs, no moving images will be accepted. All sorts of post-production processes are allowed. – DVD/Blue-Ray submissions will be rejected. – If the submitted work is deemed non-photographic, it may not be judged. – One entry can include up to six files, each up to 10 MB in size. – Any work that violates the rights of a third party (copyright, trademark right, portrait rights) cannot be submitted. If the work includes anything created by a third party (art work, films, photographs, music…etc.) and if it may concern any other rights, there is a need for you to have gotten permission from all party involved before you enter. ーAfter the winners are decided, they may be asked to submit high-resolution image data for printing large works to be exhibited at Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA. ーYou may submit 6 photos per entry; however, the number of works that can be exhibited may vary depending on the exhibition location. |
