How can I submit my work?
Select the image pack that best fits your submission (3, 6, or 12 images), complete the online form, upload your images within the same form, and finalize the payment by card or PayPal. The entire process is completed in a single registration and only takes a few minutes.

How many submissions can I send?
There is no limit. Each submission must be completed through a separate form and payment.

Can collectives or duos apply?
Yes. One person should complete the form as the main contact. The submission and credits will be attributed to the collective or duo as a whole.

What are the image requirements?
JPG format at 72 dpi and a minimum of 1200 px on the longest side.

Can I include an explanatory text or statement?
The Portrait Awards focus on individual images, not on project statements. Including an explanatory text is not required. The images will be evaluated on their own merits.

If you wish, you may include a brief text within the submission folder, but it is entirely optional and will not influence the evaluation.

Do I retain the copyright?
Yes. Your work remains yours before, during, and after the process. You only grant us permission to display it (magazine, website, and other promotional channels), always credited to you and solely for the purpose of promoting your work.

Can I revoke the license?
Yes. You may do so by sending us a written notice at least 15 days in advance, unless the work has already been printed or is in the immediate process of printing.

What does the jury look for?
The jury evaluates work with a clear voice, a defined intention, and strong execution, in line with Dodho’s editorial approach. Priority is given to projects that offer a distinctive perspective and a coherent visual and conceptual framework.

When will I know if I’ve been selected?
Results will be communicated approximately one week after the submission deadline. All participants will be notified by email.

Will I hear anything if I’m not selected?
Yes. All participants will be informed of the outcome. In the weeks following the selection, access to the digital edition will be provided, offering context to better understand the editorial criteria behind the final selection.

What does inclusion in the annual book mean?
Beyond recognition, inclusion in the annual book provides lasting editorial visibility. The publication circulates within professional photography contexts and is consulted by galleries, festivals, institutions, and industry professionals worldwide. This is not about short-term exposure, but about placing your work within a stable editorial framework.

Can I reference the book in my portfolio or website?
Yes, and it is encouraged. Being included in the annual book adds editorial credibility to your portfolio, website, and professional applications, particularly in contexts such as open calls, grants, exhibitions, and residencies.

Is there continued visibility after publication?
Yes. The book is not an endpoint. The works included continue to be referenced, shared, and contextualized through Dodho Magazine’s editorial channels, always with proper credit and care.

Are interviews or editorial features possible?
In selected cases, yes. Some authors included in the annual book may be invited to participate in interviews or extended editorial features, depending on the editorial relevance of the work.

How can I pay?
However you prefer. We accept PayPal and credit or debit cards. All payment methods are fast and secure. We keep the process simple so you can focus on what matters.

Do you issue invoices?
Yes. You will automatically receive a receipt once the payment is completed. If you need an invoice with your billing details, send us the information and you will receive it within 48 hours.

Are taxes included in the price?
Yes. The displayed price is the final price. If you are located in Europe and VAT applies, it will be added automatically based on your country.

Can I request a refund?
Only in cases of duplicate payment or technical error, provided you notify us within 48 hours. Once the submitted file has been opened, refunds are no longer possible.

How do I know if you received my files?
Once you submit your files, our system will automatically send you a notification confirming that the material has been successfully received and stored on our server. We then review the submission registry, and if we detect any issue, we will contact you directly to resolve it.

What do you do with my data? Is it going to be floating around forever?
Not at all. It’s stored on secure servers in the EU, with encryption and restricted access. It’s never shared, never sold, and it’s automatically deleted 24 months after the call ends. We only keep it longer if legally required. That’s it.

Got a question? Just ask.
Write to us at [email protected] (Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00 CET). We reply within 24 business hours. No question is too small — if it’s on your mind, it deserves an answer.