Illuma

The Art of Light in Every Frame

24 August 2025

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Welcome to ILLUMA

The Art of Light in Every Frame

ILLUMA is an international exhibition of artistic photography — open to all who see light as their creative companion.
With 10 universal themes, 320 awards, and the freedom to express without rigid rules, ILLUMA offers a space where ideas shine.

Your first entry is free. No catches. No barriers. Your works have eligible for acceptance.
– Authors with paid accounts have had their works eligible for acceptance and awards.
– Supported by Master of Light, IAAP, DIPA, and others.
–  All awarded authors receive their recognition — no limitations.
–  No theme restrictions. No narrow definitions. No unnecessary formalities.
–  Only one rule: no AI-generated images.

Whether you are an emerging voice or an experienced eye — if you have something to say with light, this is your platform.

Join ILLUMA 2025 and let your vision be seen.

Submit Your Work Now

join THE ILLUMA Photo Contest

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The support of these associations guarantees complete artistic freedom in approaching and interpreting each theme, as well as in the use of color or monochrome techniques.

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Themes

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Open Color

Colors aren’t decoration – they’re a message. Show us how your palette speaks.

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Open BW

No color. No ornaments. Just light, shadow, and truth. Black and white.

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Nature

Nature doesn't pose. A captured moment – unrepeatable, unspoken.

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Water

Water has a thousand faces. Reflections. Motion. Calm. Show us your vision.

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Portrait

A portrait is not just a face – it’s character, breath, and gaze.

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Light

Light is more than illumination—it shapes, reveals, hides, and transforms.

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The Decisive Moment

A part of second that tells the whole story. Perfect intersection of time, motion, and meaning.

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Geometry

Capture images that explore the principles of geometry through the use of lines, shapes, and ...

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Body

Capture images that portray the human body in various forms and contexts. This can include ...

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Life

Unscripted. Unfiltered. Capture the rhythm, chaos, and poetry of everyday life. Capture images that...

Contest Schedule and

CALENDAR

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DEADLINE

24 AUGUST

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All judging completed by

15 September

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Score reports sent by

20 September

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Awards e-mailed by:

20 October

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On-line Gallery & Catalog posted by

1 October

Highly respected authors

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Tomasz Okoniewski

Master of Light Artist | EFIAP D3 | MPSA
https://www.illumaphoto.com/illuma/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/images.jpg

Tomasz Okoniewski

Master of Light Artist | EFIAP D3 | MPSA
A historian, a journalist, a great enthusiast and promoter of photography which is his passion. He has been interested in the art of image for many years and his hobby has been treated more seriously since 2007.

Aleksandar Budjevac

Master of Light Artist | EFIAP | Master of photograpy
https://www.illumaphoto.com/illuma/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/budja.jpg

Aleksandar Budjevac

Master of Light Artist | EFIAP | Master of photograpy
He has been actively involved in photography for over twenty years. Since 2013, he has been actively exhibiting photographs. He participated in 150 exhibitions in Serbia and around the world, under the auspices of various amateur associations (FIAP, PSA, GPU, MOL, IAAP …..), where he won about 150 medals and awards in more than 25 countries, as well as four awards for best exhibitor (Blue badge FIAP).

Djordje Vukicevic

EFIAP D3 | MPSA
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Djordje Vukicevic

EFIAP D3 | MPSA
Independent photographer. One of the most successful authors in Serbia. Owner of FIAP Gallery

320+ awards

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1-Theme

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2 Themes

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3 Themes

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4-5 Themes

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6-7 Themes

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8-10 Themes

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For Master of Light distinction holders and members only.

Exclusively

Kindly contact the organizer first and provide your MoL diploma number.

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for all 10 Themes