The Shape of a Moment

An Instant. A Revelation. An Image.

There are moments that pass like a breath, yet leave an indelible mark. This call invites you to capture the mystery of the fleeting: those subtle intersections of light, emotion, and time that, for a second, reveal something essential.

The Shape of a Moment celebrates photography’s ability to hold what slips away — to give form to the intangible. Because sometimes, a single instant is enough to tell an entire story.

“Navigation”
Robert S. Redfield
United States, 1892

This image is a visual example that captures the spirit
of “The Shape of a Moment”: an ephemeral scene
where play and light intersect
to reveal something deeply human.

Entries Deadline:

June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time (Los Angeles, CA).

How to Participate

• Number of Submissions: Participants may submit as many photos as they wish.
• Image Size: 2000 pixels on the longest side.
• Format: JPG
• Entry Fee:
  
  
  • 1 photo: USD 5
  • 3 photos: USD 10
  • 6 photos: USD 15
  • 12 photos: USD 20

Awards

Group Exhibition in Exposure Photo Gallery, Río Tercero, Argentina

• Gold Award (1): Highest honor for excellence in photography.
• Silver Award (1): Recognition of exceptional artistic quality.
• Bronze Award (1): Celebration of outstanding creativity and talent.
• Honorable Mentions (10): Printed works showcased in the physical exhibition.
• Juror's Selections: Digitally displayed works recognized for their artistic merit.
• Special Recognitions received by photographers from the Province of Córdoba: Digitally displayed works, as part of our commitment to promoting local talent.

Group Exhibition in Exposure Los Angeles (Temporary Exhibition Space), California, United States

• Gold Award (1): Highest honor for excellence in photography.
• Silver Award (1): Recognition of exceptional artistic quality.
• Bronze Award (1): Celebration of outstanding creativity and talent.
• Honorable Mentions (10): Printed works showcased in the physical exhibition.

Solo Exhibition in Exposure Photo Gallery, Río Tercero, Argentina

• Grand Prize (1): In addition to the group exhibition, the Gold Award winner will be granted a solo show at the gallery, with the exhibition date to be coordinated directly with the artist.

Online Gallery

• Special Recognitions: Placed approximately in the top 2.5% of the competition, these works are selected for achieving an exceptional level across all curatorial criteria and are featured on our official website.

Diplomas

• All recognized artists receive an official digital diploma corresponding to their category.

All awards are presented as digital certificates.

Juror

Gary Hershorn:

Gary Hershorn is a Canadian photographer and editor based in New York, with more than four decades covering major sporting events and global news. He spent 29 years at Reuters, where he photographed 17 Olympic Games, three World Cups, and historic events such as September 11, Hurricane Katrina, and the Haiti earthquake. He has worked as an editor at Flipboard, FOXnews.com, and ABC News Digital, and is a contributor to Getty Images. His project on New York’s skyline and its celestial phenomena led to the book New York Celestial. His work blends journalistic rigor, patience, and a deeply global perspective. (Read More)

Timeline

• Entries Deadline: June 30, 2026
• Winners Announcement: August 3, 2026
• Hi-Res Files Due: August 10, 2026
• Exhibition Opening: September 19, 2026

Submit your entries today and share your vision of The Shape of a Moment with the world!

For full contest rules and terms, please visit this link.