SNOW MUCH TO SEE

The only International photo festival dedicated to snow and ice since 16 years. Now open to international photographers. 4 winners exhibited in France, 10 Honorable Mentions, Special Prizes, and official catalog. Print costs covered.

❄️ SNOW MUCH TO SEE…

Call for Entries > Now Open to International Photographers

Part of the 16th edition of the Image & Neige International Photography Festival (Cluses, French Alps)

Image & Neige is the only European photography festival entirely dedicated to snow, ice, and the aesthetics of winter. Founded 16 years ago, it has become a unique showcase for visual explorations of cold environments, from poetic abstraction to extreme sports and urban frost.

Each year, the festival curates 200 photographs displayed in both indoor galleries and outdoor XXL formats, right in the heart of the Alps under real snowy conditions.

In 2025, for the first time, the call for entries is open to international artists.

🏆 4 Exhibition Prize Winners :

3 photos selected per winner

Printed on aluminum dibond (40×60 cm)

Professionally framed and exhibited during the 2026 Festival (Jan 30 – Feb 1)

Featured in the Festival’s main venue: Parvis des Esserts, Cluses, France

Prints can be collected by the artists after the event (shipping not included)

🏅 10 Honorable Mentions

Featured in the official printed and online catalog

Certificate + official seal

Highlighted in festival communications

🌟 Special Prizes

Jury’s Favourite

Special Mention

Public Vote Prize (among exhibited international works)

WHY ENTER?

• Be part of a high-profile European winter photography festival

• Get your work seen by a specialist audience of photographers, curators, and art lovers

• Exhibit under real snow, in large formats, in the Alps

• Join a curated selection alongside both emerging and established talents

• Get featured in the Festival’s official catalog and portfolio

ELIGIBLE WORK

We welcome both single images and series exploring any aspect of snow and ice, including:

• Sports and movement in cold environments

• Urban snowscapes and frozen architecture

• Human presence: staged or documentary

• Macro studies and textural abstractions

• Poetic, symbolic, or experimental work

• Classic landscapes and wildlife photography

KEY INFO

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Submission platform: Picter

Entry fee: €20 for up to 15 images (single or series)

Open to artists aged 16+ worldwide

CURATORS :

Giandra De Castro

Franco-Brazilian visual artist and photography curator. Known for her poetic, unretouched water imagery, she has exhibited to over 850,000 visitors worldwide. She is the Head of Fine Arts at La Gorge, Cultural Center, and serves as Artistic Director of the Image & Neige Festival.

Frédéric Boiteux

Founder of the Image & Neige Festival and award-winning commercial photographer based in Cluses. With 20+ years of experience, he specializes in architectural, industrial, and drone photography.

Françoise Guillen

Deputy Mayor of Cluses and Delegate for Cultural Life. Under her guidance, the festival highlights ecological awareness and community-driven programming.

Priyam Nursimhulu

Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Cluses. She oversees the city’s artistic programs, including the development of the Image & Neige Festival.