9th International Digital and Print Exhibition of Photography CONCEPT PHOTO 2026
University Photo Cinema Club - Banja Luka

The contest is divided into the following sections:
• Open - Color or Monochrome
• Portrait - Color or Monochrome
• Nature - Color or Monochrome
• Open - Color - PRINT LARGE
• Open - Monochrome - PRINT LARGE

Closing date: December 6 2026
Judging date: December 20 2026
Notification date: January 3 2027
Exhibition public showings : 25.01. - 24.02.2027
Delivery date: February 18 2027
Gallery publish date: February 18 2027

Participation fee is mandatory for all participants and is 15 Euros for 3 Digital sections, 15 Euros for 2 Print sections, or 25 Euros for all 5 sections.
Group Entries - Discount Rates (% of Total Fee): 5-9 authors: 10 %, 10-20 authors: 15 %, 21-30 authors: 20% and 30 authors: 25 % Discount.
The fee can be paid via PayPal ( [email protected] ), or can be sent along with the CD or printed photos and the entry form.
The works of the authors who did not pay the fee would not be taken into consideration.

IMAGE AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This exhibition is open to anyone; however, an entry may be rejected when the Sponsor or the Exhibition Organizers, in their reasonable discretion, believes the entry does not conform to exhibition rules and these Conditions of Entry. Membership in any photographic organization is not required.

Image Creation
Entries must originate as photographs (image-captures of objects via light sensitivity) made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally.

Certification:
By virtue of submitting an image, the entrant certifies the work as his or her own. Images may not incorporate elements produced by anyone else (for example: clip art, images or art by others downloaded from the Internet). Aliases are not allowed.


Reproduction
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.
Entries will not be accepted from entrants who indicate that their images may not be reproduced in materials related to the exhibition.” The exhibition assumes no liability of any misuse of copyright.

Alteration and Computer Generation Subject to Divisional restrictions (particularly Nature, Photo Travel, and Photojournalism) images may be altered, either electronically or otherwise, by the entrant; adjustments to enhance images or creatively modify images are allowed providing the underlying photograph is retained in a way that is obvious to the viewer. Images may not be constructed entirely with a computer, and must be the sole work of the entrant.

Entry: An Entry consists of, up to and including, four (4) images entered by a single entrant into the same Section. An entrant may only enter a specific Section once. Entrants may not enter identical or similar images into the same section or different sections of the same exhibition.

Titles:
Each image must have a unique title that is a description of the image. That unique title must be used for entry of that image or of an identical Image into. Titles must be 35 characters or fewer. No titles may be visible to the judges, and nothing in the image may identify the entrant. Titles may not include file extensions such as .jpg or .jpeg (or any other camera capture filenames such as IMG 471). Titles may not consist of personal identifiers possibly augmented by a number; or include words such as “untitled” or “no title”. Titles may not consist solely of numbers unless those numbers are prominently contained within the image, such as a contestant number in a race.

Color and Monochrome:
Color and Monochrome images from the same capture that share substantial pictorial content in common will be considered the same image and must be given the same title.

Participation in 9th International Digital and Print Exhibition of Photography CONCEPT PHOTO 2026:
DIGITAL SECTIONS:
Authors apply with black & white and color photographs. Maximum number of works is four (4) photographs per theme, maximum dimensions 1920 pixels per horizontal side and maximum 1080 pixels per vertical side, in 300 dpi, JPG, compression 7-10. The maximum total size of the photo must not exceed 2 megabites.
For file names should be used only English alphabet. The file name should be the name of the photo.
Upload at the website: www.concept.ufkk.rs.ba , or send the works on a CD with the completed entry form to the address of the Salon Chairman.

PRINT SECTIONS:
Participants must print the photographs on photo paper and send them by post . You must connect to our web address: www.concept.ufkk.rs.ba then upload your print categories photos like in digital sections rules and then send by post. Authors that request their printed photographs returned, an additional return fee of 25 Euros is mandatory. Prints will not be returned if is not paid fee for return and will be destroyed under the supervision of UFKK Representative.
The final print size should not be less than 8” x 12” (20 X 30,5) cm and should not be larger than A3 format, 13” x 19” (32,9 X 48,3) cm inclusive of border if any. Method of mounting for print entries: Unmounted and flat.
The back of each photo must have the following info: first and last name, author’s address, photo club, title of photo.
The title on the backs of prints must match the titles on the Entry Form.
Only pressure sensitive (self adhesive) labels may be used on the back of unmounted prints.
The entrant must sign the entry submittal form in the space provided to verify authorization for the exhibition to destroy the exhibitor’s prints in lieu of returning them otherwise the full entry fee shall apply if the exhibition does have separate fees for return of prints and non-return of prints.
If your printed photos are damaged within the package and sending, organizer does not accept liability for problems. The judging will be done on the pictures sent in on photo paper. There will be no judging of the digital files of PRINT SECTIONS. These digital files are only intended for possible catalogue use.

Please send your printed photos to the address:
Univerzitetski foto kino klub
/ Milorad Kascelan /
P. P. 67
78102 Banjaluka
Bosnia and Herzegovina

All shipments must be sent as bearing the following note: PHOTOGRAPHS FOR EXHIBITION

NO COMMERCIAL VALUE

Assessment is done on site.
Brand and model of Judging Equipment: Digital Projector BENQ Full HD resolution 1920/1080.
The equipment used will be colour calibrated.
Projection equipment or computer monitors can display images at 100% image resolution, images will be displayed at exactly 100% of their resolution (that is, they will not expand beyond their original resolution).
Fof PRINT SECTIONS, the judging will be done on the pictures sent in on photo paper. There will be no judging of the digital files of PRINT SECTIONS. These digital files are only intended for possible catalogue use.

By entering this exhibition, you are explicitly consenting to the personal details you have supplied, including physical addresses, email addresses, being held, processed and used by the exhibition organizers for purposes associated with this exhibition. You also explicitly consent to such information being sent to organizations that have accorded official recognition, patronage or accreditation to this exhibition. You acknowledge, agree and accept that by entering this exhibition, your participation status which includes your first and last name, name of the country used during registration at the exhibition, 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. You also agree and accept the policies regarding Breaches of Rules of the FIAP.

The mention that by the sole act of submitting his/her images or files to a salon under FIAP Patronage, the entrant accepts without exception and with no objection the following terms: - that the submitted images can be investigated by FIAP to establish if these obey to FIAP regulations and definitions even if the entrant is not a member of FIAP, - that FIAP will use any means at its disposal for this undertaking, - that any refusal to cooperate with FIAP or any refusal to submit the original files as captured by the camera, or failure to provide sufficient evidence, will be sanctioned by FIAP, - that in case of sanctions following the non compliance with FIAP regulations, the name of the entrant will be released in any form useful to inform the breaches of the rules. It is recommended to leave the EXIF data in the submitted files intact in order to ease eventual investigations. If, at any time, it is determined in the reasonable discretion of the exhibition organizer or the judges before, during, or after the judging of an exhibition that an entrant has submitted entries where one or more images may fail to comply with these Conditions of Entry, including the stated definitions, the exhibition organizers reserve the right to delete the entry from the exhibition and void any or all acceptances or awards in connection with the exhibition. Fees may be forfeited or refunded in these circumstances. The entrant acknowledges that the decision of the exhibition organizers or the judges is final.
FIAP NOTICE
In order to have legal authority on those who do not respect the rules of FIAP, the organiser must make sure that all participants of an online event under FIAP Patronage tick a box next to which the following text is stated:
“I hereby expressly agree to FIAP document 040/2023 « Conditions and regulations for FIAP Patronage » and FIAP document 038/2023 « Sanctions for breaching FIAP regulations and the red list ». I am particularly aware of chapter II « Regulations for International photographic events under FIAP patronage » of FIAP document 040/2023, dealing under Section II.2 and II.3 with the FIAP participation rules, the sanctions for breaching FIAP regulations and the red list.

• Dragan Prole, EFIAP/d3, MF AUFBiH
• Jovica Panic, AFIAP
• Mladen Anic, AFIAP

- FIAP special prize for the best author.
A) Open (Color or Monochrome) - Digital:
FIAP gold medal, IAAP gold medal, AUFBiH – gold,
silver and bronze medal, SALON gold medal, 2 FIAP Hon. Mention, 2 IAAP diploma, 3 AUFBiH praise, 3 UFKK praise
and 3 SALON praise.
B) Portrait (Color or Monochrome) - Digital:
FIAP gold medal, IAAP silver medal, AUFBiH – gold,
silver and bronze medal, SALON gold medal, 2 FIAP Hon. mention, 1 IAAP diploma, 3 AUFBiH praise, 3 UFKK praise and 3 SALON praise.
C) Nature (Color or Monochrome) - Digital:
FIAP gold medal, IAAP bronze medal, AUFBiH – gold, silver and bronze medal, SALON gold medal, 2 FIAP Hon. mention, 1 IAAP diploma, 3 AUFBiH praise, 3 UFKK praise
and 3 SALON praise.
D) Open (color) - Print:
FIAP gold medal, AUFBiH – gold, silver and bronze medal, SALON gold medal, 2 FIAP Hon. Mention, 1 IAAP diploma, 3 AUFBiH praise, 3 UFKK praise and 3 SALON praise.
E) Open (monochrome) - Print:
FIAP gold medal, AUFBiH – gold, silver and bronze medal, SALON gold medal, 2 FIAP Hon. mention, 1 IAAP diploma, 3 AUFBiH praise, 3 UFKK praise and 3 SALON praise.

“By the sole act of submitting his/her images or files to a salon under FIAP Patronage, the entrant accepts without exception and with no objection that the submitted images can be investigated by FIAP to establish if these obey to FIAP regulations and definitions even if the entrant is not a member of FIAP; that FIAP will use any means at its disposal for this undertaking; that any refusal to cooperate with FIAP or any refusal to submit the original files as captured by the camera, or failure to provide sufficient evidence, will be sanctioned by FIAP and that in case of sanctions following the non compliance with FIAP regulations, the name of the entrant will be released in any form useful to inform the breaches of the rules. It is recommended to leave the EXIF data in the submitted files intact in order to ease eventual investigations.”

PICTURES CREATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS SALON!
It is reminded that all parts of the image have to be photographed by the author who is holding the copyright of all works submitted. Offenders will be sanctioned for life!


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.

FIAP Nature definition

Nature photography records all branches of natural history except anthropology and archaeology. This
includes all aspects of the physical world, both over water and underwater.
Nature images must convey the truth of the scene. A well-informed person should be able to identify the
subject of the image and be satisfied that it has been presented honestly and that no unethical practices
have been used to control the subject or capture the image. Images that directly or indirectly show anything
human activity threatening a living organism's life or welfare are not allowed.
The most important part of a Nature image is the nature story it tells. High technical standards are
expected, and the image must look natural.
• Objects created by humans, and evidence of human activity, are allowed in Nature images only when
they are a necessary part of the Nature story.
• Photographs of human-created hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feral animals, domesticated animals,
human-created hybrid animals, and mounted or preserved zoological specimens are not allowed.
• Photographs made where the scene is natural and the animal is unharmed in a carefully managed environment
environment, such as Zoo, rescue centers, and ethically managed natural environment farms are
permitted.
• Attracting or controlling subjects through the use of food or sound for the purpose of photographing
they are not allowed. Maintained situations such as provided supplemental food due to hardship caused
by weather conditions or other conditions beyond the animals' control, where photography is incidental
that the feeding of the animal does not fall under this provision.
• Controlling live subjects by chilling, anesthetic, or any other method of restricting natural movement
for a photograph is not allowed.
• Human-made elements shall be permitted under the following circumstances:
a) When they are an integral part of the nature story, such as a songbird singing atop a fence post
manmade object used as nest material, or a weather phenomenon destroying a man-made structure.
b) When they are a small but unavoidable part of the scene, such as an unobtrusive footprint or track
in the background.
c) Scientific tags, collars, and bands are specifically allowed.
When photographing at a zoo, sanctuary, or rehabilitation center, it would be understood that the
photographer ensured that it's properly accredited and conforms to best practices.

Notification cards will be sent by email.
On-line PDF Catalog will be available to all participants on the website: www.ufkk.rs.ba

Milorad Kascelan , EFIAP/s, MF AUFBiH
Dragise Vasica 22
78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia And Herzegovina

email: [email protected]
website:www.concept.ufkk.rs.ba