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Starting in 2025, the teen photography contest The Dreamers will be divided into two parts:

• The Dreamers contest, for young people residing in the Greater Paris area
• The special nomination The Dreamers x La Kabine, for young people living in the South of France

These two parts share the same application dates, overall theme, jury, and entry requirements.

But the prizes are different:

• The three winners of the main contest will receive a training program and portfolio review held in Paris.
• The winners of the The Dreamers x La Kabine nomination will receive a prize organized by La Kabine in the South of France.

Please pay attention to the dates and the location of the training program.
If a winner is unable to attend the sessions, their prize will be given to the next person in the category.

Application period: April 1 – September 15
Winners announcement: October
Exhibition: November
Venue: La Caserne, 12 Rue Philippe de Girard, 75010 Paris

Who can Participate?
All young photographers aged 12 to 16 residing in Grand Paris and in the South of France.

What is the theme?
The theme for the 2025 competition is: “Growth.”

This theme invites teenagers to capture evolution and transformation in all their forms. It echoes the complex transition from childhood to adulthood, marked by discoveries, challenges, and changes—both internal and external. Participants are encouraged to explore themes of identity, nature, emotions, and personal growth while offering an authentic perspective on their own journey or that of those around them.

What can be submitted?
Participants must submit four images. The works must be entirely conceived and created by the young photographers without any external assistance (except for technical support and educational guidance).

The authors (or their legal guardians) grant the organizer the right to use the selected works as part of the event and to exhibit them. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in editing photos or writing the series descriptions is strictly prohibited. However, Photoshop is allowed.

Judging Criteria: 

• The photo series must be created between 2024 and 2025.
• A series consists of four photographs connected by a common idea.
• The theme should be clearly conveyed through the series title and description.
• Aesthetic quality, technical skill, and originality will be evaluated.
• While jury members will primarily assess artistic expression and individuality, technical execution will also be considered as an integral part of the work.

What can I win?

The Dreamers (Greater Paris): Winners of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will receive:

• A series of masterclasses led by photography specialists
• Printing of their works on Hahnemühle paper in the D images fine art printing studio
• A portfolio review with their mentors

Special prize of the nomination The Dreamers x La Kabine (South of France):
Between November and April, artistic support from La Kabine and expert partners of La Kabine, including an introduction to photographic publishing.
Presentation at the Festival Off 2026.

This competition is completely free.

Who is organising this competition?

 The Dreamers for young talents is organised by the RÊVE Association, dedicated to supporting emerging photographers and fostering their artistic growth.