APOY 2024 Final Round Open: Share Your Best Work for a Chance to Win

by Jessica Miller

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Shelf	Cameras & Lenses
Date in	Dec 03, 2024
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Enter the final round of the APOY 2024 competition—with no theme restrictions and exciting prizes for top entries.

APOY 2024 Final Round Open: Share Your Best Work for a Chance to Win

The Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) 2024 competition has officially opened its final round for entries, inviting photographers of all skill levels to submit their best work. This round, themed simply as OPEN, encourages participants to showcase a wide array of subjects—from stunning landscapes to intricate still-lifes—without the constraints typically found in photography contests.

For this unique round, any genre or subject matter is acceptable. This means if you have a favorite shot that didn’t fit into previous categories or one that’s simply your standout piece, now’s your chance to share it. The versatility of this round opens doors for creative expression, allowing everything from portraits to abstract art. Whether you're focusing on specialized techniques, like macro photography of everyday items, or capturing the beauty of nature, the only limit is your imagination.

Meet the Judges: Maria Falconer and Ben Brain

This round features guest judges Maria Falconer and Ben Brain, both of whom bring extensive expertise in photography. Maria Falconer, a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS), combines her role as a practitioner and teacher with running workshops across the UK and Europe. Her insights into both practical and artistic dimensions make her an invaluable contributor to the judging process. More information about Maria’s workshops can be found at www.mariafalconer.co.uk.

Co-judge Ben Brain merges his personal photography practice with writing and instruction. His experience includes international speaking engagements and serving as chair on the RPS Distinctions panel. Discover more about Ben's work and photography insights at www.benedictbrain.com. Their combined perspectives will provide a rich foundation for evaluating the submissions in this round.

abstract university building in Ohio architecture — Carol Hoffecker placed 5th in the 2023 architecture round of APOY.

Tips for Your Submission

Participation in this final round encourages creativity, so here are some resources to inspire your work:

Submit Your Entry for Round Ten, Open, Here!

Camera Club Participation

At the conclusion of the three rounds, the club with the highest points will be rewarded with a premium ViewSonic X1-4K projector valued at £1,500, boasting impressive 3rd generation LED technology. Additionally, the individual member contributing the most points will receive a ViewSonic ColorPro VP2786-4K monitor worth £1,000.

Introducing the Young APOY Award

The Young Photographer of the Year award returns for its fourth iteration, aimed at fostering the skills of young photographers aged 21 or younger by the competition’s closing date of December 31, 2024. Participants can enter across all categories with no entry fees. Category winners will receive a one-year Adobe Photography Plan subscription, valued at £120, while the overall winner will benefit from a £500 voucher at Camera Centre UK.

two oil droplets on orange background — Sailesh Patel secured 8th place in the Macro round during the APOY 2023 competition.

Prizes on Offer

For APOY participants:

The winner of each round will receive a £500 voucher for Camera Centre UK, along with a one-year subscription to Adobe's All Apps plan, worth £660. Runners-up will get a subscription to Adobe's Photography plan, valued at £120. The grand prize for the overall winner after ten rounds includes a £1,000 voucher at Camera Centre UK.

Youth prizes:

Young APOY winners in each category will also obtain a one-year subscription to Adobe's Photography plan worth £120, with the overarching winner earning a £500 voucher for Camera Centre UK.

Club prizes:

The camera club with the most points will win a ViewSonic 4K projector worth £1,500, while the member contributing the most points will receive a ViewSonic monitor valued at £1,000.