Open Call Under 30 2026

Open call for photographers under 30 | Applications open until February 1, 2026

Are you between 18 and 30 years old, and is photography your passion? Participate in the open call by Le Stanze della Fotografia Foundation!

Participation in the open call is completely free and open to everyone, whether professionals or photography enthusiasts. Participants are required to produce three photographs that tell a story inspired by the figure of Horst. P. Horst and the themes of the exhibition project. The works should create a narrative starting from the following quote by Horst P. Horst:

“Fashion is an expression of the times. Elegance is something else.”

To participate, it is necessary to publish the three required photographs on one’s personal social media channels (Facebook or Instagram), tagging the official account @lestanzedellafotografia and using the reference hashtag #opencallstanze26.

The same photographs must then be sent by email to opencallstanze@gmail.com in high resolution and JPEG format, together with a project synopsis, a short biography of the author, and the signed release form attached to these regulations. The subject line of the email must include the participant’s first and last name followed by “open call giovani fotografi”.

Submission via email and publication of the photos on social media profiles will be accepted until 11:59:59 p.m. on February 1, 2026.

Each participant may enter the contest multiple times (with three photographs per entry), but may only be awarded one of the available prizes.

From the selection of works, the jury will identify between 4 and 6 finalists, whose names will be announced during the press conference for the presentation of the exhibition Horst P. Horst. The geometry of grace at Le Stanze della Fotografia, scheduled for February 20, 2026. The finalist works will remain on display until the close of the exhibition, scheduled for July 5, 2026.

More information in our  website!