Prix Camera Clara
Overview
The Prix Camera Clara is an international photography competition established in 2012 that focuses exclusively on artists working with large-format cameras. The competition celebrates unpublished photographic works presented as a coherent series or ensemble, judged for artistic consistency in both form and content. The prize aims to support and highlight innovative large-format photography worldwide, providing a platform for artists to gain international recognition.
Reward
The winner receives a prize of €8,000 along with the production of an exhibition at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) François Mitterrand as part of the "Photography at All Costs" program. Additionally, the prize includes a communications campaign to promote the artist and their work. The competition honors unpublished large-format photographic series showcasing conceptual and technical excellence.
Eligibility
The competition is open globally to photographers working with view cameras or large-format techniques. Applicants of all ages may participate by submitting unpublished photographic series that demonstrate artistic cohesion and mastery of the medium.
Application Requirements
Online application form. Photographic series upload. Artist's statement. Resume. Portfolio or sample images. Proof of authorship.
