Compete 16th Snow & Ice International Photo Festival
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: September 30, 2025 – Snow, ice, and winter photography : from sports and urban scenes to landscapes, abstraction and human presence in cold environments. We invite you to celebrate the artistic power of photography in winter landscapes. From frozen silence to fierce storms, from mountain sports to poetic stillness, this annual event brings together photographers who explore snow, ice, and the visual soul of winter.
Images & Neige invites you to capture how winter speaks through your lens. This year, we’re especially looking for work that highlights winter sports and urban atmospheres.
ELIGIBILITY
Opne to artists worldwide, aged 16 and over. Photographers must own full rights to the submitted images.
VENUE
This 16th Photo Festival and Contest is hosted by The City of Cluses, France, as part of the 16th Image & Neige International Photography Festival.
- Held in a setting shaped by the very elements it showcases, the festival features:
- Outdoor and indoor exhibitions
- Photographic series and single-shot awards
- Talks, screenings, and workshops
- A public-friendly, high-visual-impact experience
Photographs for exhibition will be selected by the jury from the submitted series. The photographs will be exhibited at the Parvis des Esserts in Cluses, France.
JURORS
- Frédéric Boiteux is the founder of the “Images & Neige” festival, celebrating photography in extreme cold environments. In 2023, he was awarded the Silver Medal in the “Commercial” category by the French Professional Photography Federation He is a seasoned photographer based in Cluses, France, with over 20 years of experience in the field. Specializing in industrial, architectural, and advertising photography. He offers services in portrait and drone photography.
- Françoise Guillen – Deputy Mayor, Delegate for Cultural Life and Events, Community Councillor Under her leadership, the festival emphasizes ecological awareness and community engagement, featuring exhibitions, conferences, and public events that celebrate the intersection of art and environmental consciousness.
- Priyam Nursimhulu – Director of Cultural Affairs, City of Cluses Priyam Nursimhulu serves as the Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Cluses, France. She oversees the city’s cultural programming, including the “Images & Neige” festival
- Giandra De Castro – Franco-Brazilian Photography Artist specializing in unretouched pictorialistic water photography Head of Fine Arts at La Source, cultural center La Gorge with a Photography section Over 650,000 visitors to her outdoor and gallery shows
AWARDS
4 winners: gallery-framed exhibition at the festival. 10 honorable mentions. Special jury prizes. Featured in the official printed portfolio (sent to festival and prize winners).
- 4 Exhibition Prize Winners – Each of the four winners will have three photographs selected, printed on aluminum dibond (40×60 cm), and presented in gallery-quality frames during the 2026 Festival.
- 10 Honorable Mentions – Ten additional photographers will receive honorable mentions based on jury ranking. These works and their authors will be featured in the Festival’s official portfolio and promotional content.
- Special Prizes
ENTRY FEE
€20 per entry (series : 1 entry per category : single image : 2 entries). A single entry may include: 1 to 15 Standalone images (eligible for the Special Prizes and the Honorable Mentions.
About:
The Image & Neige International Photography Festival‘ was founded by Frédéric Boiteux.In 2023, he was awarded the Silver Medal in the “Commercial” category by the French Professional Photography Federation. The contest is First Edition launched in 2025 organized by the CIty of Cluses (France) as part of the Image & Neige International Photography Festival. The contest is Managed by Giandra de Castro, Artist Photographer and Fine Arts Director for the Cultural Center La Gorge.
Email: giandra@eau-prodigieuse.fr
Phone: +33 (0)6 21 05 20 43
