Created in

1952

by photographers and writers as common ground for the advancement of photography,

Aperture

today is a multi-platform publisher and centre that connects the photo community and its audiences with the most inspiring work, the sharpest ideas, and with each other - in print, in person, and online.

Part of their activities is the annual

Aperture Portfolio Prize

, which aim to identify trends in contemporary photography and highlight artists whose work deserves greater recognition.

When choosing the first-prize winner and runners-up, Aperture's editorial and curatorial staff look for innovative bodies of work that haven't been widely seen in major publications or exhibition venues.

Photographers may submit between six and twelve photographs (

no smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side

), and you can enter as part of a team or collective (

providing at least one member of the duo or collective is a current Aperture Member

).

There is no entry fee

.

Eligibility

Open worldwide to

Aperture Foundation Members

only. For more details regarding membership please visit

[link]

.

Prize

First prize is

3,000 USD

and an exhibition at

Aperture Gallery

. The first-prize winner and up to five runners-up will be featured on Aperture's website, accompanied by a brief statement written by Aperture staff.

All winners are announced in the foundation's e-newsletter, which reaches

fifty thousand

subscribers across the globe, including curators, critics, and members of the photography community. Winners will also have the opportunity to participate in the

Aperture Foundation

limited-edition print program.