per entry (1-15 standalone images or 1+ series of 3 or more images, max 15)

Stories, visions and wonders born of winter.

  
The contest invites photographers from around the world to submit work related to snow, ice, and cold – whether sports-related, urban or natural. Selected entries will be showcased during the 16th edition of the IMAGE & NEIGE INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL, taking place from January 30 to February 1, 2026, in the French Alps.

  
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.

  
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

**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. 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. Winners may collect their exhibited works after the festival (shipping costs not covered).

  
**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 -** The jury reserves the right to award a 'Jury's Favourite' and/or a Special Mention in recognition of outstanding work.

  

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