3RD INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ART PHOTOGRAPHY 034 PHOTO CONTEST is international contest of art photography, organized by Foto klub Objektiv Kragujevac from Kragujevac, Serbia.

The contest is divided into the following sections:
• OPEN Color
• OPEN Mono
• PEOPLE
• PORTRAIT
• WORLD IN FOCUS
• PHOTOJOURNALISM

Closing date: May 25 2026
Judging date: June 15 2026
Notification date: June 30 2026
Delivery date: August 30 2026
Gallery publish date: August 30 2026

The entry fee depends on the number of sections the participant enters. The fees are as follows:
• 1-2 sections = 15 EUR
• 3-4 sections = 20 EUR
• 5-6 sections = 25 EUR
For members of the Photo Association of Serbia, the entry fee is a flat rate of 1500 RSD for all categories.

Payments should be made to the account:
200-7070000029390-80
Ivan Stojanović.

The entry fee can be paid in the following ways:
• through our website: https://fotoklubobjektiv.rs/contest/034
• 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://fotoklubobjektiv.rs/contest/034
- 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.

• Milan Markovic; MFFSS, EFIAP
• Oliver Vukmirovic; AFIAP
• Aleksandar Tomulic; EFIAP

The judges of the event will present the following awards:
6 x IAAP Gold E-Certificate, 6 x IAAP Silver E-Certificate, 6 x IAAP Bronze E-Certificate, 18 x IAAP Honorable Mention E-Certificate,
6 x FIAP Gold Medal, 12 x FIAP Blue Ribbon,
6 x ZOPA Gold Certificate, 18 x ZOPA Digital Diploma,
6 x CLUB Gold Medal, 6 x CLUB Silver Medal, 6 x CLUB Bronze Medal, 36 x CLUB Honorable Mention E-Certificate,
1 x FSS Silver Medal, 1 x FSS Gold Medal, 1 x FSS Bronze Medal, 3 x FSS HM,
Total 138 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.

FIAP definition of World in focus
Just as travel and tourism pictures, this section englobes the full range of photographic genres from architecture, culture, events, food, landscape, portraits, etc. A “WORLD IN FOCUS” image expresses the spirit of an era, the essence of a place or of a culture whether it is shown in an authentic scene or whether it is arranged. Digital manipulation to optimise an image in terms of finetuning of levels and colors is allowed as long as the image is looking natural. The same counts for removal of dust or digital noise. Techniques that add, relocate, replace, or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping, are not permitted.

FIAP Definition of the black and white photography (monochrome)
A black and white work fitting from the very dark grey (black) to the very clear grey (white) is a monochrome
work with the various shades of grey. A black and white work toned entirely in a single colour will remain a
monochrome work able to stand in the black and white category; such a work can be reproduced in black and
white in the catalogue of a salon under FIAP Patronage. On the other hand a black and white work modified by a
partial toning or by the addition of one colour becomes a colour work (polychrome) to stand in the colour
category; such a work requires colour reproduction in the catalogue of a salon under FIAP Patronage.
[IAAP Definition of 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 Definition of 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.

Notification cards will be sent by email.

Ivan Stojanovic, KMFFSS, EFIAP, sIAAP
Kragujevac, Serbia

email: [email protected]
website: fotoklubobjektiv.rs