LSI 2026 Photography Grant | Photograph Contest

Leica Society International (LSI) is proud to announce its tenth annual Photography Grant. The LSI Grant was established in 2017 to supply monetary help for deserving photographers who’re within the course of of making or finishing a private photographic venture. This grant is open to all photographers (the place allowed by regulation) and is made potential by means of LSI and Leica Camera North America. Applicants should be 18 on or earlier than September 24.

GRANT THEME: “TO BE SEEN”

To Be Seen invitations photographers to submit in-progress, private initiatives that discover what it means to see and be seen.

We are on the lookout for work in still-images that create area for individuals, locations, communities, histories, or points to be witnessed with care, dignity, and intention.

Strong submissions ought to present:

Who or what’s being seen

What has saved this story unseen, unseen clearly, or misrepresented

What modifications when the topic is witnessed with care

How the photographer creates belief, presence, and respect by means of the work

What the photographs reveal about dignity, id, company, or belonging

At its core, this theme asks: What turns into potential when an individual, story, or neighborhood is really seen.

GRANT AMOUNT

The recipient will obtain a grant within the quantity of $7,500. The grant award can even embrace a brand new Leica digital camera and lens, courtesy of Leica Camera North America. PLEASE NOTE: The grant recipient will probably be liable for any taxes, import duties, charges, or another related prices with receipt of the digital camera/lens. LSI pays for delivery solely.

GALLERY EXHIBIT

In addition to the grant, the recipient and first runner up may have the glory of displaying their work in an exhibition on the Leica Gallery in Paris. The premiere of the exhibit will probably be held in the course of the LSI Spring Shoot in Paris in May/June of 2027.

GRANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The variety of functions will probably be restricted to 200. All functions have a charge of $35 USD. If an utility doesn’t observe the theme or adhere to the applying necessities, it is going to be rejected. This is a worldwide program, the place allowed by regulation. The utility interval will start on July 24, 2026, and finish on September 4 or when the restrict of 200 is reached, whichever comes first.

SELECTION PROCESS

Our jury will choose the winner of the grant. All selections made by the judges will probably be closing.

LSI reserves the correct to amend grant guidelines and submission tips. LSI reserves the correct to not award a grant if within the sole judgment of the jury there is no such thing as a submission warranting a grant.

ABOUT LSI

Leica Society International is a member-supported, non-profit 501c3 group.

HOW TO ENTER

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

Applications should embrace a portfolio of 10 photographs that illustrate and are a part of your venture.

Include a venture description that describes the aim and nature of the venture. In addition, please tackle the next questions: how you’ll accomplish the venture? What are your objectives? What is the impression you hope your venture may have?

APPLICATION RULES

The LSI Photography Grant is open to photographers the place allowed by regulation who’re a minimum of 18 years previous on or earlier than July 24, 2026.

Use of a Leica digital camera isn’t required; membership in LSI isn’t required.

Images should be the work and property of the photographer. Any required releases are the duty of the photographer.

The photographic venture should be in progress and should be accomplished inside one yr of being awarded.

By getting into, you comply with launch and maintain innocent the LSI and its officers, administrators, and brokers from and in opposition to any declare or reason behind motion arising from participation within the Contest.

Officers and Directors of LSI and previous recipients of an LSI grant should not eligible to enter.

The grant fee and the digital camera and lens will probably be delivered after the recipient accepts and indicators the LSI Grant Letter of Agreement and the circumstances therein. PLEASE NOTE: The grant recipient will probably be liable for any taxes, import duties, charges, or related prices with receipt of the digital camera/lens. LSI pays for delivery solely.

DEADLINE: Applications should be obtained no later than September 4, 2026, 11:59 PM North American CST, or when the restrict of 200 is reached, whichever comes first.

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