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.

Enter a space with international reach where your perspective finds its place. Bring your work into a context where photography is valued and exhibited.

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.

Cash Prize

• US Dollars 500: Awarded to the Gold Award winner.

Official Exhibition Book

• Print-on-Demand Publication: Featuring the selected and winning works of the call.

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.

Additional Benefits

• Promotion through our institutional channels and international mailing list (25,000+ subscribers).

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 legendary photographer and editor with four decades of experience. He spent 29 years at Reuters, covering 17 Olympic Games and historic global events. A Getty Images contributor and author of New York Celestial, his work blends journalistic rigor with a deeply global perspective. (Learn More)

Entries Deadline:

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

Timeline

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

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
• Access to the Open Call:
  
  
  • 1 photo: USD 5
  • 3 photos: USD 10
  • 6 photos: USD 15
  • 12 photos: USD 20

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.