THE BRIEF
The Shutter Hub Editions Photobook Award celebrates bold, original storytelling in photobook form. It offers photographers the chance to showcase their strongest work through thoughtful curation and powerful narratives. We’re looking for projects of all genres that communicate with clarity, emotion, and vision.
This opportunity is open to both emerging and established photographers, we particularly welcome those creating their first book.
We invite submissions that are bold, authentic, and deeply considered. Proposals should demonstrate a clear artistic vision, with a minimum of 20 images, thoughtfully sequenced to create a compelling visual narrative. Every detail of presentation matters – this is your chance to showcase not just your imagery, but the story and intent behind it.
HOW TO ENTER
Please read the specification information below and enter via the form on the next page.
Photographers should submit a detailed proposal including the following:
One (1) PDF document including:
- A selection of at least 20 images.
One (1) Word document (.doc) including:
- An outline of your theme, inspirations, and future plans for this work.
- Why this book needs to be made, and who you feel the audience is.
- Why your work is a good fit for the Shutter Hub Editions collection.
- Your CV and/or Artist’s Statement.
The design and pricing of the book will be consistent with previous Shutter Hub Editions publications. Please consider this when applying, as final design decisions will be at Shutter Hub’s discretion.
Applications are open from 30 October 2025 to 30 April 2026. All submissions will be reviewed after the deadline, and every applicant will receive a response within three months.
FEES & ENTRY
At Shutter Hub, we support creative photographers and provide opportunities for them to showcase their work through accessible exhibitions, publications and creative projects. We believe that everyone should be able to expand and grow their creative practice and we aim to offer opportunities without a cost barrier to entry.
Through Shutter Hub Editions and the Shutter Hub Editions Photobook Award, we want to invest in photographers, back their work, and help to showcase and promote them to an engaged and interested audience.
The fee to submit a proposal is £25. If your proposal is accepted, we ask that you commit time to working with us, but final design and production will be carried out by Shutter Hub. There will be no further or hidden production costs for the photographer after submission and Shutter Hub will finance the project fully. We will supply a proof copy for sign off, and 5 copies of the completed book.
The book will be promoted through our website, social media and newsletter, to our community, press, industry partners and our extensive network. It will be made available for sale through our web shop and selected stockists, and we will place it in the archives of the British Library, Cambridge University and other notable institutions.
Due to the nature of publishing and the high costs involved, Shutter Hub does not make a profit through the production of Shutter Hub Editions publications. If/when a profit is made, after design, print, production and re-seller costs are covered, we will pay 40% commission to the photographer.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ENTRIES
Please submit your written proposal as a word document, including all the details listed above, and a PDF document including a selection of 20+ images.
All submitted files must be named with photographer’s name and title of work. Files that are not labelled correctly may not be accepted. Correct file naming looks like this: firstname_lastname_project_title.filetype
Please read the Terms and Conditions for further details.
Photographers retain copyright and ownership over their images.
SALE OF WORK
The book will be made available for sale through the Shutter Hub shop and our selected stockists. The photographer will receive 40% of the profit from all sales of the book, after production costs and re-seller fees have been recouped. See above for more detailed information.
Any enquiries from interested parties with regards to commissions, print sales or other opportunities that arise through Shutter Hub Editions’ publicity will be noted and passed directly to the photographer.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The book will be produced and published by Shutter Hub Editions.
The design and pricing of the book will be consistent with previous Shutter Hub Editions publications.
The book will be made available for sale through the Shutter Hub shop and our selected stockists. The photographer will receive 40% of the profit from all sales of the book, after production costs and re-seller fees have been recouped.
The photographer will receive a proof copy for sign off, and 5 copies of the completed book.
Shutter Hub reserves the right to display, reproduce and publish in any media any entry, without payment, for the purpose of the project and its promotion and publicity. Copyright remains with the originator and each photographer shall be deemed to warrant that they own the entire copyright in the work or that they have permission from the licensee and/or copyright owner/s for the uses and that all necessary model releases and clearances have been obtained. If relevant, insurance of the artist’s work is the responsibility of the artist. Shutter Hub reserve the right to refuse work that they deem to be inappropriate, offensive or explicit.
Please make sure you read and agree with the above information before you submit your application. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions and the information set out above.
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