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Closes
January 31, 2027
Effort
About 90 minutes
Cost to apply
Not listed
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.
Students of any age from anywhere in the world.
Open to artists anywhere.
The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”
International
January 31, 2027
Programme dates not listed
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.
About 90 minutes
Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.
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https://www.ilfordphoto.com/studentcomp2026/