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Pretty Ugly - ILFORD Photo Student Photography Competition 2026-27

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Closes

January 31, 2027

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

A photographic competition inviting students to explore the concept of "pretty ugly" by capturing images that reveal beauty in overlooked, unexpected, or seemingly imperfect subjects. Images must be shot on ILFORD or Kentmere black and white film and printed in the darkroom on ILFORD or Kentmere black and white darkroom papers. Physical prints must be sent by post with entry labels attached to the back.

Who it is for

Students of any age from anywhere in the world.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

emerging artistsinternational

Where

International

When

January 31, 2027

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Winner receives a certificate, title of ILFORD Photo UK Student Photographer of the year 2026/2027, professionally printed and mounted winning image, a 35mm film camera from Vintage Camera Hut, and £200 of products from ilfordphoto.com. Runner-up receives a certificate, title of ILFORD Photo UK Runner Up Student Photographer of the year 2026/2027, and £150 of products from ilfordphoto.com.

What you need to apply

  • Printed photograph(s) shot on ILFORD or Kentmere black and white film and printed in darkroom on ILFORD or Kentmere black and white darkroom paper
  • Entry label firmly attached to the back of each printed image

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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Go to the application

https://www.ilfordphoto.com/studentcomp2026/