APA|SF - 2025 Something Personal: Call for Entries
2024 Something Personal Judges Top Pick. Image by Jelisa Peterson.
Deadline October 19th!
APA SF is now accepting entries for their 28th Annual Something Personal contest. Submission are open to all photographers and all types of photography.
About Something Personal
It's our favorite time of year! "Something Personal" is one of the legendary photo contests of our industry with an acclaimed list of judges and growing list of prizes. This year we are hosting another print Exhibition and Industry Event to celebrate the Top 100 Photos.
All-Star Lineup of Judges and Incredible Prizes - Visit APA San Francisco to view the growing list!
Important Dates
Call for Entries: September 21th
Submissions Deadline: October 19th
Judges Selections Finalized + Top 100 Notified: October 24
Entry Fees
APA Members save on a each entry. Not a member? Join first and save up to 50% per entry. Annual Memberships start at $50.
$15: APA ProPlus, or Professional Members
$20: APA Emerging, or Supporter Members
$25: APA Contributor, Educator, or Student Members
$30: Non-members
Please Note
Once you have been notified, details for where to get your work printed and framed will be shared with you with more specification.
Top 100 winners will have to submit prints to the Framers by November 15th at the very latest (sooner is better!) If you need custom matting, please aim to get prints to the framers sooner!
PRO TIP: Have your high resolution photos ready for print while you await notice if you made it into the Top 100!
Exhibition Date is in December at Left Space, San Francisco
