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December 2024
Wildlife Photography Contest
Theme "Best of 2024"
The theme for the December 2024 Wildlife Photography Contest is "Best of 2024"
For this contest we want you to show us your very best image(s) taken in 2024. Anything goes as long as the image includes wildlife.
The EXIF data of the images will be checked to ensure that the photo was taken in 2024.
Acceptable manipulations include adjustments to levels, curves, color balance, saturation, dodging and burning, selective edits with layers, black-and-white conversion, and the removal of blemishes or dust spots.
Contest begins December 1, 2024 and ends December 31, 2024 at midnight pacific time.
Good luck!
Entries are accepted worldwide.
“Best of 2024" Photo Entry Examples
Why Enter The JoWP Photo Contest?
Win Cash
Elevate your photography game and seize the opportunity to not only showcase your talent but also pocket some serious cash rewards.
Every month, the Journal of Wildlife Photography (JoWP) hosts new photo contests where each category boasts a tantalizing cash prize of $500!
With JoWP, every submission could be your ticket to some cold hard cash!
When you clinch victory in our thrilling photo contests, your winning masterpiece will be immortalized in the prestigious pages of the next issue of the Journal of Wildlife Photography!
Imagine the thrill of seeing your work showcased for all to admire, alongside the finest talent in the field. With each issue reaching eager readers hungry for inspiration, your photography will gain unparalleled exposure and recognition.
Keep Your Photo Rights
At the Journal of Wildlife Photography, we firmly believe in honoring your artistic autonomy. Rest assured, we will not lay claim to the copyright, ownership, or any other rights to your captivating images.
By entrusting us with your photographic masterpieces, you grant JoWP permission to amplify your talent across various platforms. Picture this: your work showcased proudly on our website, our social media channels, and even within the esteemed pages of the JoWP magazine, featuring our esteemed contest winners and runners-up.
Only compete against other wildlife photographers of your skill level.
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Great Chances to Win
With a thriving community of over 14,000 passionate members, the Journal of Wildlife Photography offers you an unparalleled opportunity to shine. Despite this vast pool of talent, our contests typically see an average of only 500 photo submissions per category. This means that your chances of standing out and clinching the coveted title are higher than ever before!
We bring in some of the top wildlife photographers in the world to judge our photo contests.
Every month, our esteemed panel of judges meticulously sifts through a plethora of breathtaking submissions. With an unwavering commitment to impartiality, each judge selects their favorites solely based on the sheer brilliance captured within the frame—without any prior knowledge of the entrants.
What does this mean for you? Absolute fairness and transparency. Your talent speaks for itself, and our judges ensure that every image is evaluated on its own merit, guaranteeing unbiased results that showcase the true essence of wildlife photography.
Past Winners
Meet Some of the Winners Who Transformed Their Photography Through Our Contest!
Join Now and You’ll Also Receive These Bonuses!
BONUS #1:
Monthly Live Webinar Trainings
Learn from Award-Winning Photographers in our Live Monthly Trainings.
As a member, you’ll get free monthly 90-minute trainings by award-winning professional wildlife photographers like Simon d’Entremount, Isaac Grant, Greg Basco and many more who dive deep into both beginner and intermediate topics. Directly following the trainings, the speaker will open up the floor for 30-minutes of Q&A. You’ll get instant access to all new and past trainings with your membership.
(Value $197.00/month)
Today: Included FREE
BONUS #2:
Monthly Live Photo Contest Image Critiques
Learn how to improve your photo contest entries.
We’ll choose 4 to 5 non-winning photos and provide detailed insights on how they could be improved and possibly win next time. Directly following the critique, we will open up the floor for 15-minutes of Q&A. You’ll get instant access to all new and past critiques with your membership.
(Value $197.00/month)
Today: Included FREE
BONUS #3:
Digital Magazine
Workshop-Level Education in an Easy-to-Read Quarterly Publication.
In 2019, the Journal of Wildlife Photography was created to bring wildlife photographers workshop-level training into the pages of a digital publication. With columns on conservation, macro photography, bird photography, animal behavior and habitats, underwater photography, DSLR and Mirrorless Autofocus systems, light and composition, and so much more.
(Value $97.00/year)
Today: Included FREE
BONUS #4:
Social Community
Share Your Photos and Get “Real-Time” Feedback From Our Private Online Community.
Connect with other wildlife photographers, share your photos, and learn from award-winning professionals through live virtual workshops, training, and seminars. Receive personalized feedback from your peers and get valuable insights from image critiques by working professionals.
(Value $97.00/year)
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BONUS #5:
Article Library
In-depth Articles on Wildlife Ecology, Shooting Tips, Field Techniques, and More.
Explore topics such as animal behavior, habitat management, outdoor photography, and shooting skills, among others. Each article is carefully researched and written in an engaging style, making it easy to follow and understand. You’ll get instant access to all new and past articles with your membership.
(Value $97.00/year)
Today: Included FREE
BONUS #6:
Monthly Photo Contests
Every month, JOWP hosts themed photo contests with cash prizes of $500.
(Value $120.00/year)
Today: Included FREE
Join Today and Get Instant Access
Monthly Live Webinar Trainings (Value $2364.00/year)
Monthly Live Photo Contest Image Critiques (Value $2364.00/year)
Digital Quarterly Magazine (Value $97.00/year)
Social Community (Value $97.00/year)
Article Library (Value $97.00/year)
Entry into our monthly photo contests. (Value $120.00/year)
Total Value: $5139.00/year
LIFETIME
- 10 free contest entries per month included for life.
- Lifetime access to live monthly photo critiques of contest winners and runners-up.
- Lifetime access to ALL back issues of the Journal, video library, and in-depth articles.
- Lifetime access to live monthly trainings + all past trainings.
- Lifetime access to the "Facebook-like" social media community.
- 15% OFF all future full-price purchases
ANNUAL PLUS+
- 5 free contest entries per month included for one year.
- Access to live monthly photo critiques of contest winners and runners-up.
- Instant access to ALL back issues of the Journal, video library, and in-depth articles.
- Access to live monthly trainings + all past trainings.
- Access to the "Facebook-like" social media community.
ANNUAL
- 1 free contest entries per month included for one year.
- Access to live monthly photo critiques of contest winners and runners-up.
- Instant access to ALL back issues of the Journal, video library, and in-depth articles.
- Access to live monthly trainings + all past trainings.
- Access to the "Facebook-like" social media community.