CHROMO VERSE is international contest of art photography, organized by Student Photo Group Koper from Koper, Slovenia.

The contest is divided into the following sections:
• OPEN (color)
• SYMETRY
• SHADOWS
• MOVEMENT
• OPEN (monochrome)
• NUDES
• PORTRAIT
• PHOTOJOURNALISM
• TRAVEL
• SEASCAPE
• LANDSCAPE
• PEOPLE

Closing date: November 1, 2026
Judging date: November 8, 2026
Notification date: November 15, 2026
Delivery date: December 27, 2026
Gallery publish date: December 27, 2026

The entry fee depends on the number of sections the participant enters. The fees are as follows:
• 1-3 sections = 5 EUR
• 4-6 sections = 10 EUR
• 7-9 sections = 15 EUR
• 10-12 sections = 20 EUR

The entry fee can be paid in the following ways:
• through our website: https://photogroupkoper.com/chromo/
• PAYPAL ACCOUNT: [email protected]

Images from participants who have not paid the entry fee will not be considered.

The contest is open to anyone (amateur and professional photographers from all over the world); however, an entry may be rejected when the sponsoring organization or its agent, in its reasonable discretion, believes the entry does not conform to the contest rules and conditions.
Entries must originate as photographs (image-captures of objects via light sensitivity) made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally. By virtue of submitting an entry, the entrant certifies the image as his own (aliases are not permitted). The entrant permits the sponsors to reproduce all or part of the entered material free of charge for publication and/or display in media related to the exhibition. This may include low resolution posting on a website. Note: Entrants who indicate that their images may not be reproduced or used 'will not be eligible for awards' or inclusion in audio-visuals of the exhibition 'and could be subject to disqualification' by the exhibition sponsors.
By submitting an entry, the entrant certifies legal Age, and own all rights to these images, including copyright or parents or guardians gives permission on his/her behalf if he/she is not of Legal Age. The exhibition assumes no liability of any misuse of copyright. Images may be altered, either electronically or otherwise, by the maker. All final image must be on photographic film, or on electronic file, or on photographic or electronic print material, mounting excepted.
No title or identification of the maker shall be visible anywhere on the face of an image, print mat or mount.

Photographs must be in JPEG format, with dimensions 1920x1080 pixels at 300, JPEG compression (if Photoshop used for export): 7-12, file size maximum 4 Mb. Each image must have a unique title. Titles must not include file extensions such as .jpg or .jpeg (or any other camera capture filenames). No title or identification of the maker shall be written anywhere on the face of an image.
The photographs of participants with the application are submitted in these ways:
- uploading thought our website: https://photogroupkoper.com/chromo/
- by e-mail: [email protected]

The judging will be done by remote online judging. All judges will be using equipment capable of displaying images at 100% of the image resolution. Judges will be using color calibrated equipment. Target Range will be max 30%.

By entering this contest, you are explicitly consenting to the personal details you have supplied, including physical addresses, email addresses, being held, processed and used by the contest organizers for purposes associated with this contest. You also explicitly consent to such information being sent to organizations that have accorded official recognition, patronage or accreditation to this contest. You acknowledge, agree and accept that by entering this contest, your participation status which includes your first and last name, name of the country used during registration at the contest, number of sections entered and number of photos entered in those sections will be made public in a published status list and that the results of your entry shall be made public in exhibition gallery, exhibition catalog.

• Rene Kuipers; (Netherlands)
• Ramazan Unver Kaya; (Turkiye)
• Olga Kazakova; (Russia)

The judges of the event will present the following awards:
12 x IAAP Gold E-Certificate, 12 x IAAP Silver E-Certificate, 12 x IAAP Bronze E-Certificate, 36 x IAAP Diploma E-Certificate
12 x CLUB Gold E-Certificate, 12 x CLUB Silver E-Certificate, 12 x CLUB Bronze E-Certificate, 36 x CLUB Diploma E-Certificate
Total 144 awards. The organizer reserves the right to adjust the number of awards based on the total number of entrants.

All entries shall conform to the stricter of these definitions for acceptances to be validated by all the international organizations granting recognition or patronage.

[General conditions]
● Every image is the work of the author, made from the author's own photographs.
● A section accepts both colour and monochrome work unless its name or the rules of the event say otherwise.
● Unless the definition restricts it, post-processing is free, but the subject must remain recognisable as the stated theme.
● Where a section is also entered as a FIAP or PSA division, the FIAP or PSA definition prevails over the text given here.
● Whether an image meets the theme is decided by the judges. An image outside the theme may be rejected before judging or left unscored, and the rules of the event say which of the two happens.
● An organizer may narrow a definition and must then publish the narrowing. An organizer may not widen one while keeping the standard section name.
● Images generated wholly or partly by generative artificial intelligence are not photographs and are not eligible in any section defined here.


[IAAP · Monochrome]
Black and white photography is an image that displays a range of shades from black to white, encompassing various tones of gray. Such an image focuses on the nuances of light, shadow, and contrast without incorporating any colors. If the entire image is toned in a single hue, it remains within the black and white category. However, if it is modified by partial toning or the addition of any color, it becomes a color work and no longer qualifies as a black and white photograph.


[IAAP · Photojournalism]
A photojournalism photograph is an image that captures a moment or event in a way that tells a factual story, intended to inform and convey truth to the public. It should document real events, people, and places without staging or manipulation, ensuring the authenticity of the scene. The primary aim is to provide an accurate and unbiased representation of the subject matter, often related to news, social issues, cultural events, or significant moments in history. Ethical standards are crucial in photojournalism, prohibiting any alterations that could mislead the viewer or distort the reality of the captured moment.


[IAAP · Travel]
A travel photograph captures the essence of a location, conveying the unique character and atmosphere of a place. It should reflect the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and distinctive features of the destination, providing viewers with a sense of the location identity and spirit. Travel photography encompasses a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, architecture, people, and customs, all of which contribute to the overall experience of the destination. The primary goal is to transport viewers to the location through the image, allowing them to explore and appreciate the worlds diverse cultures and environments.


[Standard section definitions]

[Portrait]
Portrait photography focuses on a person or a small group, with particular attention to the face, gaze, expression or character. The people portrayed must be the main subject and shown as individuals, rather than simply as figures within a scene. Posed and candid portraits are equally welcome, including self-portraits and head-and-shoulders, three-quarter or full-length views. Environmental portraits are also accepted when the surroundings help convey the subject's character. Images in which people are incidental to a landscape, street scene or architectural study do not qualify. Neither do crowds without an identifiable subject or abstract studies that do not portray an individual.


[People]
The People section explores people and the situations, activities and surroundings that shape their lives. One or more people must be the subject of the photograph. Individuals, groups and crowds are accepted, whether shown at work, at rest, travelling or in their everyday surroundings. Both candid and directed photographs are welcome. The section is broader than Portrait because it considers people within a situation, rather than only as portrait subjects. Portraits are accepted when the event does not offer a separate Portrait section. Images without a visible person, or in which a person serves only to show the scale of a landscape or building, do not qualify.


[Landscape]
Landscape photography presents natural or cultivated land through its form, light or atmosphere. Mountains, plains, valleys, forests, deserts and agricultural land are all accepted subjects. The sky, weather and seasonal light may contribute to the scene. People and human-made features may appear, but the land must remain the main subject. Urban views belong in Cityscape, while images in which the sea or shore fills the frame belong in Seascape. Close studies of plants, rocks or the ground belong in Macro. These subjects fall outside the Landscape section.


[Shadows]
In this section, shadows must be a central subject of the photograph, not simply a result of the lighting. They may create a graphic pattern, contribute to a story, describe a shaded form or suggest a subject that is outside the frame. Silhouettes and strong contrasts between light and shade are also accepted. The definition includes sections named Light and Shadow, where both are explored together. Simply including shadows in an otherwise unrelated image is not enough. When the event offers a separate Silhouettes section, silhouette images belong there instead.


[Nude]
Nude photography explores the unclothed or partly unclothed human body through form, line, light or expression. Full and partial nudes are accepted, including classical and contemporary figure studies, abstract studies of the body, and images that treat the body as a form or landscape. Photographs may be made in a studio, an interior or a natural setting. Every person shown must be an adult who has consented both to being photographed and to the image being exhibited. The author must be able to confirm this on request. Pornographic, sexually explicit or otherwise offensive images are not accepted. Any depiction of a person under eighteen years of age is not eligible in this or in any other section.


[Motion]
The Motion section focuses on the visual expression of movement. Movement may be shown through blur, panning, long exposure, a fast shutter speed that freezes action, intentional camera movement or multiple exposure. It may also be suggested through a gesture or the arrangement of elements within the frame. The important feature is a clear sense of movement, not simply the presence of a subject that can move. Static images that neither show nor suggest movement do not qualify.


[Geometry]
The Geometry section focuses on shapes, symmetry, repetition, patterns or the ordered arrangement of the frame. Both symmetry and deliberate asymmetry are accepted, along with repeated forms and visual rhythm. Circles, triangles, rectangles and curves may be subjects in their own right. Abstract geometric studies of buildings or natural forms are also welcome. The composition must deliberately emphasise the geometric relationships, rather than simply include them. Images without clear geometric organisation do not qualify.


[Seascape]
Seascape photography focuses on the sea, the coast or the meeting of sea and land. Accepted subjects include open water, surf, waves, coastlines, cliffs, beaches, dunes, harbours and jetties. The changing light over the sea and long-exposure studies of moving water are also welcome. Inland water belongs in the Water section. Images in which the sea serves only as a background to another subject do not qualify as Seascapes.

Notification cards will be sent by email.

Mila Jovanovska
Koper, Slovenia

email: [email protected]
website: www.theiaap.com