This Open Call has ended. The winner will be announced on September 15 on our social media channels. Stay tuned!

Photography is, at its core, the capture of light. For this Open Call, we invite you to submit works where light and shadow dictate the narrative. Whether it’s a striking portrait, a fleeting street moment, a grand landscape, or an abstract study, we are looking for images where the mastery of light elevates the subject.

Competition Details:

• Theme: The Poetry of Light (Open to all genres)

• Submission Limit: Strictly ONE (1) photograph per participant. We encourage you to curate your portfolio and submit your strongest single image.

• Entry Fee: Free

• Deadline: August 31, 2026, 11:59 PM GMT

• Winner Announcement: September 15, 2026

Winner Announcement: The Official Selection and the Grand Winner will be revealed exclusively on our website and our official Instagram page @vemenmagazine. Make sure to follow us to stay updated and see if your work has been selected.

The Awards: The jury will select a Top 20 Official Selection to be featured in our Magazine and showcased across our official social media channels. The Grand Winner will receive a dedicated, in-depth editorial interview published on our platform, alongside comprehensive social media promotion, offering extensive international exposure.

How to submit:

• Upload your single, high-resolution image to a cloud storage service (Google Drive or Dropbox).

• Ensure the link sharing setting is set to "Public / Anyone with the link can view".

• Paste the URL into the submission form below.

Call for Entries: The Poetry of Light