The 2021 Lenscratch Student Prize is approaching its deadline of May 30th. Photography students are strongly encouraged to submit an entry to this long-running, yearly competition. Entry is free and this competition is exclusive to active students only. You will be required to provide proof you are currently enrolled or will be enrolled, in classes for 2021.
Since its inception in 2007, LENSCRATCH has featured the work of thousands of photographers and has provided a platform to launch portfolios, books, and exhibitions serving as a rich resource for educators and photographers. LENSCRATCH is a media partner to numerous photography festivals and organizations such as CENTER, Filter Photo Festival, Medium Photo Festival, and Blue Earth Alliance.
The LENSCRATCH website features tools for students to find methods to fund and exhibit their work, including an expansive archive of exhibited student’s works.
Awards
FIRST PRIZE receives:
a $1500 Cash Award and a feature on Lenscratch
a FUJIFILM X-E4 Body with XF27mmF2.8 R WR Lens Kit, Silver (MSRP $1,049.95 each)
a $250 cash prize from The Griffin Museum of Photography
a $500 Gift Certificate from Freestyle Photo Supplies
a $500 Gift Certificate towards a Los Angeles Center of Photography Workshop
a $1000 Gift Certificate towards a Santa Fe Photo Workshop
a mini exhibition on the Curated Fridge
a collection of books from Yoffy Press
a collection of books from Kris Graves Projects
a year long mentorship with Aline Smithson
a Lenscratch T-Shirt and tote
SECOND PRIZE receives:
a $750 Cash Award
a feature on Lenscratch
a FUJIFILM X-E4 Body with XF27mmF2.8 R WR Lens Kit, Silver (MSRP $1,049.95 each)
a mini exhibition on the Curated Fridge
a Lenscratch T-shirt and Tote
THIRD PRIZE receives:
a $500 Cash Award
a feature on Lenscratch
a FUJIFILM X-E4 Body with XF27mmF2.8 R WR Lens Kit, Silver (MSRP $1,049.95 each)
a mini exhibition on the Curated Fridge
a Lenscratch T-shirt and Tote
4 HONORABLE MENTIONS receive:
$250 Cash Award
a feature on Lenscratch
a FUJIFILM X-E4 Body with XF27mmF2.8 R WR Lens Kit, Silver (MSRP $1,049.95 each)
a Lenscratch tote