Free-to-enter contest offers £10,000 in prizes and 14 diverse categories for photographers of all levels
London Camera Exchange (LCE), the UK’s largest chain of independent photographic retailers, is excited to announce that entries are now open for its prestigious LCE Photographer of the Year 2025 competition. Following a successful inaugural year with over 13,000 submissions, the contest returns with enhanced offerings, including an expanded range of categories and a £10,000 prize fund.
An Opportunity for All Photographers
LCE Photographer of the Year 2025 features 14 categories catering to various styles and interests, such as Action, Birds, Landscape, and After Dark. New to this year’s competition is the Emerging Talent category, exclusively available to photography students, which provides both the student and their institution with prizes, encouraging budding photographers on their creative journey. Additionally, the popular People’s Choice category returns, where entries will be open to a public vote.
Entries are free and can be submitted online via LCE’s website or in person at any of LCE’s 26 UK locations. The competition closes at midnight on 21 January 2025, and early submissions are encouraged for a better chance in the publicly-voted category.
Generous Prizes and Industry Support
With support from headline sponsors Canon, Nikon, and Sony, along with Fujifilm and OM System as partners, the competition will award winning photographers a share of the £10,000 prize fund. The grand prize winner will receive £3,000 in LCE vouchers and a prestigious trophy. Finalists will also see their work displayed in a special exhibition at The Photography & Video Show in March 2025, held at ExCel London, with their images featured in a commemorative book.
Esteemed Panel of Judges
An esteemed judging panel of respected photographers and editors will lend their expertise, including Angela Nicholson, founder of SheClicks; Chris George, content director at Future Publishing; and renowned street photographer Peter Dench. Their insights and experience promise to bring out the very best in this year’s talent.
Lee Harasyn, Managing Director of LCE, shared his enthusiasm, stating: “Last year’s competition revealed outstanding talent across every category. We are delighted to see it grow in its second year, providing a platform where photographers of all levels can gain recognition. The addition of the Emerging Talent category will open doors for students and showcase fresh perspectives in the industry. We eagerly await the incredible entries this year.”
London Camera Exchange
Founded in the UK, LCE is renowned for its quality products and commitment to supporting photographers, filmmakers, and creators at all levels. With a dedication to exceptional customer service, LCE continues to offer a vast array of photographic equipment, services, and expertise across its locations.
Competition Details:
- Deadline for Entries: Midnight on 21 January 2025
- Entry Methods: Online via LCE website or in-store at LCE’s UK locations
- Eligibility: Open to photographers aged 18 and over worldwide; UK residents eligible for prizes
Categories:
- Action
- After Dark
- Birds
- Creative
- Emerging Talent
- Landscape
- Macro
- Music
- Pets
- Portrait
- Street
- Travel
- Wildlife
- People’s Choice (publicly voted)