Message from the President

​Welcome to the 37th Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019!

Photography has long been a familiar and universal means of communication. But it is truly amazing how fast the culture of photography continues to expand as the Digital Age evolves. With tremendous vitality and creativity, countless numbers of people of all ages now use it to share their impressions, experiences and stories on social media.

Against this backdrop, we are delighted to mark the 50th anniversary of our first Nikon Photo Contest. Ever since 1969, we have been fostering this international contest to give photographers a chance to express themselves to the world. We at Nikon have witnessed and embraced many changes in the world of photographic expression, but our devotion to creating an even richer photographic culture with all those who love photography will never change. 

We have chosen 'Change' as the theme for the Open Award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019. We are all experiencing and adapting to the rapid changes occurring in today's world, but the significance of change varies for each one of us. We would like you to share your personal photographic expressions of 'Change'.

The theme for the Next Generation Award, targeted at those 25 years old and under, is 'Identity'. We are living in a time when more and more value is placed on individuality, with far more opportunities for self-expression than ever before, thanks to the increase in popularity of SNS platforms across the world. We look forward to your unique submissions that show us who you are. 

The theme for the Short Film Award is 'Hope', the positive state of mind that encourages us to take a step forward toward the future. We invite you to show us powerful video works full of hope that will illuminate the path to the future. 

The aim of the Nikon Photo Contest is to support the growth of the global community of people who are able to influence others through the common language of photography, irrespective of age or level of photographic experience. We regard it as a forum where people with a passion for photography can gather to enhance their skills through competition, celebrate the changing times, acknowledge each other's efforts, find stimulation in different points of view, and help make photography an even more vital part of everyday life.

The contest also provides all of us at Nikon with inspiration. It serves as a springboard to help us continue to develop better technologies and enhance customer satisfaction, to promote the attractions of innovative photography and ways to appreciate it, and to steadily construct a new and global photographic culture network. We make every effort to create initiatives that will enable more and more people to enjoy the benefits.

We enthusiastically invite you to take part in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019. Our hope is that you will see it as an unparalleled opportunity to share with the world your unique photographic take on the themes of Change, Identity and Hope. Inspire the world with works that embody your perspective on life.

Prizes

Grand Prize（No. of Prizes : 1）

• 500,000 yen in cash (Japanese yen)

Gold Prize（No. of Prizes : 1 per category/format, total 5）or

• Nikon D850
  AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
• Nikon Z 7
  NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

Silver Prize（No. of Prizes : 3 per category/format, total 15）or

• Nikon D500
  AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
• Nikon Z 6
  NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

Bronze Prize（No. of Prizes : 5 per category/format, total 25）

• Nikon D7500
  AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR

NPC 50th Anniversary Prize (No. of Prizes : 1)or

• Nikon D500
  AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
• Nikon Z 6
  NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

Participants’ Choice Prize (No. of Prizes : 1)or

• Nikon D500
  AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
• Nikon Z 6
  NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

Amateur and professional photographers from all over Europe have to prove to a jury of photographers and renowned experts that they have the creativity, versatility and resilience to become the next Sky Arts Master of Photography.

Could you be the next Master of Photography? 

We’re searching for the best photographer in Europe, so if you’ve got talent behind the lens, this could be your shot.

Entry is open to amateurs and professionals who are over 18 or turn 18 by November 25th, 2018  and hold a European passport or possess a temporary or permanent residence permit in the EU,  or a work permit in the EU, or similar document 

PRIZE DETAILS

Final prize €100.000