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Saxony's press photo competition 2024: Take part now and win!
The competition for Saxony's best press photos 2024 starts on June 23rd, 2025. Submissions are possible until August 3rd.
Saxony's press photo competition 2024: Take part now and win!
The countdown is running! The “blickpunkt 2024” competition of the German Journalists Association of Saxony (DJV) starts today, June 23, 2025. Press photographers from Saxony have the chance to submit their best pictures of the year. Not only are we looking for impressive snapshots, but also meaningful picture stories, which will be awarded in four categories: “Press Photo of the Year”, “Local”, “Portrait” and “Sport”. There is also an audience award for the most popular photo. [lvz reports].
This tradition has been established since the competition started in 1998. The DJV Sachsen has taken over the sponsorship and promises innovative measures to increase the visibility of the works. A preliminary survey among photographers revealed a desire for more public presence, which will result in planned improvements such as a new website and an exhibition of competition work. djv-sachsen.de informs.
Exhibition of competition works
Last year's competition works will be presented in Dresden from August 9th to 24th. This exhibition not only shows the best photos on the wall, but also a digital presentation of a total of 110 works. Visitors have the opportunity to admire the images while voting on which one is their favorite. The audience prize will be awarded on the last day of the exhibition. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; entry is free. [dnn reports](https://www.dnn.de/lokales/dresden/ exhibition-in-dresden-das-sind-sachsens-pressefotos-des-jahr-2023-STIITA6LHVGP7K6WGKNAJXRYU4.html).
The competitions are not only supported by the DJV Sachsen, but also by well-known partners such as the Sächsische Zeitung, the Leipziger Volkszeitung, the Freie Presse and Tag24. This cooperation underlines the common goal of honoring the photographic and journalistic work of professionals and amateurs and making it more visible.
The best photographers and their works
- 1. Platz Pressefoto: Clemens Lotze – „Showdown im Morgengrauen“: Polizei räumt ein Protestcamp von Umweltschützern bei Ottendorf-Okrilla.
- 2. Platz: Matthias Schumann – „Sinnsuche in Schutt und Asche“: Ermittlungen nach einem Brand in der Großröhrsdorfer Kirche.
- 3. Platz: Tim Wagner – „Licht im Kessel“: Polizei umzingelt Demonstrierende bei einer Demonstration in Leipzig.
Special mention also goes to the local photos and portraits, which impressively reflect local life in Saxony. The winners of these categories show how diverse Saxon photography is.
The “blickpunkt 2024” competition is not only a wonderful opportunity for photographers to showcase their talent, but also for the general public to discover and appreciate the powerful stories behind the images. Join in and get inspired!