The Independent Photographer Documentary Award

Competition summary:

Throughout June 2018, The Independent Photographer are looking for photographers to submit their best documentary images. Documentary photography is much more than the chronicle of events and environments. It offers the possibility to develop and share our ideas through telling the stories of others. Images in this month's contest will be judged by award-winning photographer, Mustafah Abdulaziz.

The Independent Photographer offers a monthly competition open to all photographers. Amateur and established artists are invited to share their work in order to promote the very best contemporary photography from all cultures around the world.

Each month winners and finalists are rewarded with prizes and exposure. At the end of the year, images are printed and published in The Independent Photographer book of the year, and the winners, second prize winners and honorary mentions are presented in an annual exhibition in Berlin.

Category details:

The theme of this month's contest is "Documentary".

Entry requirements:

Photographers aged 18 or over, from any country and of all experience levels are invited to enter.

Entry fee:

1 image: $20
3 images: $30
5 images: $40

Prize details:

First Place - $1,000 USD
Second Place - $500 USD
Third Place: Feedback from judge

All finalists will be included in the annual exhibition in Berlin.