Photo Collective invites photographers residing in Australia or Australian citizens living overseas to enter the APA 2022.

Supported by Nikon Australia, Momento Pro, Kayell Australia, Bodriggy, Epson Australia, Canson Infinity, Eizo, The Brownbill Effect, Format Framing, Norwood, Urth and Picter

Since launching in 2016, APA has become an important space for the changing ways Australian photographers tell stories.

We seek to award and celebrate new and experimental modes of photography alongside traditional methods. Our committee is particularly interested in the new and exciting ways Australian photographers are approaching their practice. We encourage unique, artful and research driven approaches.

Secondary or tertiary students automatically go in the running for the Student Award after submitting a paid entry into any of the other categories. We also have a Junior category for people aged 15 and under.

People

Supported by Kayell Australia, Urth, Momento Pro & Format Framing

– A cash prize of A$1,000
– An Elinchrom lighting kit of your choice from Kayell Australia
– One 600cm x 900cm print and frame from Format Framing
– A voucher from Momento Pro to go towards your own photobook
– Filter kit from Urth containing a 1/4 Diffusion filter, a 1/8 Diffusion filter, a ND8 filter, Camera Straps and a Tech Organiser
– An annual subscription to Photo Collective Magazine (2x issues per annum)
– One hour consultation with Photo Collective team
– Featured in the 2022 APA Annual Publication & Exhibition

Environment

Supported by Epson Australia, Urth, Momento Pro & Format Framing

– A cash prize of A$1,000
– A SureColor P906 Printer from Epson Australia
– One 600cm x 900cm print and frame from Format Framing
– A voucher from Momento Pro to go towards your own photobook
– Filter kit from Urth containing a Nature Kit Urth UV, Circular Polarising (CPL), ND64, SGND8 Lens Filter Kit (Plus+) and a Norite 24L Modular Backpack with Tech Organiser
– An annual subscription to Photo Collective Magazine (2x issues per annum)
– One hour consultation with Photo Collective team
– Featured in the 2022 APA Annual Publication & Exhibition

Documentary

Supported by Nikon Australia, Urth, Momento Pro & Format Framing

– A cash prize of A$1000
– A Nikon Z7II Camera body and Nikkor Z 14-30mm f4S
– One 600cm x 900cm print and frame from Format Framing
– A voucher from Momento Pro to go towards your own photobook
– Filter kit from Urth containing a UV+ CPL+, Variable ND2-32 filter and a Norite 24L Modular Backpack with Tech Organiser
– An annual subscription to Photo Collective Magazine (2x issues per annum)
– One hour consultation with Photo Collective team
– Featured in the 2022 APA Annual Publication & Exhibition

Animal

Supported by Epson Australia, Urth, Momento Pro & Format Framing

– A cash prize of A$1,000
– A SureColor P906 Printer from Epson Australia
– One 600cm x 900cm print and frame from Format Framing
– A voucher from Momento Pro to go towards your own photobook
– Filter kit from Urth containing a Duet Kit UV, Circular Polarising (CPL), Lens Filter Kit (Plus+) and a Norite 24L Modular Backpack with Tech Organiser
– An annual subscription to Photo Collective Magazine (2x issues per annum)
– One hour consultation with Photo Collective team
– Featured in the 2022 APA Annual Publication & Exhibition

Experimental

Supported by Eizo, Urth, Momento Pro & Format Framing

– A cash prize of A$1,000
– An Eizo ColorEdge CG2700S monitor
– One 600cm x 900cm print and frame from Format Framing
– A voucher from Momento Pro to go towards your own photobook
– Filter kit from Urth containing a Duet Kit UV, Circular Polarising (CPL), Lens Filter Kit (Plus+) and a Norite 24L Modular Backpack with Tech Organiser
– An annual subscription to Photo Collective Magazine (2x issues per annum)
– One hour consultation with Photo Collective team
– Featured in the 2022 APA Annual Publication & Exhibition

Student

Supported by Nikon Australia, The Brownbill Effect, Urth, Momento Pro & Format Framing

– A cash prize of A$500
– A Nikon Z5 camera body with a Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 Lens
– Portfolio Review with Sally Brownbill of The Brownbill Effect
– One 600cm x 900cm print and frame from Format Framing
– A voucher from Momento Pro to go towards your own photobook
– Filter kit from Urth containing an ND Select Kit with Urth ND8, ND64, ND1000 Lens Filter Kit (Plus+) and a Norite 24L Modular Backpack with Tech Organiser
– An annual subscription to Photo Collective Magazine (2x issues per annum)
– One hour consultation with Photo Collective team
– Featured in the 2022 APA Annual Publication & Exhibition

Junior

Supported by Nikon Australia, Urth, Momento Pro & Format Framing

– A cash prize of A$500
– A Nikon Z50+ camera body with a Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens.
– One 600cm x 900cm print and frame from Format Framing
– A voucher from Momento Pro to go towards your own photobook
– Filter kit from Urth containing an Explore Kit with Urth UV, Circular Polarising (CPL), ND2-400 Lens Filter Kit alongside Camera Straps and a Norite 24L Modular Backpack with Tech Organiser
– An annual subscription to Photo Collective Magazine (2x issues per annum)
– One hour consultation with Photo Collective team
– Featured in the 2022 APA Annual Publication & Exhibition

People's Choice

Supported by The Brownbill Effect, Urth & Format Framing

– Portfolio Review with Sally Brownbill of The Brownbill Effect
– One 600cm x 900cm print and frame from Format Framing
– Filter kit from Urth containing a UV, Circular Polarising, ND8 and ND1000 Lens Filter Kit (Plus+) along with Camera Straps and a laptop sleeve
– An annual subscription to Photo Collective Magazine (2x issues per annum)