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Contest 001: A Photo You Could Not Have Planned

Members-only judged photo contest

Prize

Contax G2 Body + 45mm Zeiss Lens ($5,000)

Theme

A Photo You Couldn't Have Planned

Opens

Aug 1, 2026, 2:00 PM

Submissions Close

Aug 16, 2026, 2:00 AM

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Product Description

OUTLINE: One of the things that makes photography so special is the artist's submission to unpredictability and chance. Some of the world's most famous images weren't planned -- they were taken in a passing moment, one that couldn't be replicated or reimagined.

"A Photo You Could Not Have Planned" is an open-ended concept that applies to a multitude of different types and genres of photography. For this contest, we are looking for images that capture serendipity, coincidence, or unique moments that only happen once. Some examples of this might include: a subject entering the frame at just the right moment, a light leak that somehow elevates the image, an unexpected chemical reaction during processing, an accidental double exposure, or an interaction among people, light, and place that couldn't have been directed or recreated.

All images must be shot on film; digital photographs will be automatically disqualified.

JUDGES: Nice Editions Gallery, Leica Cameras, Justine Kurland, Isaiah Winters, Chen Xiangyun, Jared Thomas Tapy, Dev Bowman, and more.

PRIZES:

1st Place: Contax G2 Body + 45mm Zeiss Lens

2nd Place: $150 Nice Gift Card

3rd Place: 5 Rolls of Portra 400 (35mm / 120)

*This contest is only open to paying members of Nice Film Club. This excludes Nice Scholars.*

SUBMISSIONS:

Nice Lite 1 entry

Nice Monthly 1 entry

Nice Annual 2 entries

Very Nice 10 entries

Super Nice 50 entries

Key Features

PRIZES:

1st Place: Contax G2 Body + 45mm Zeiss Lens

2nd Place: $150 Nice Gift Card

3rd Place: 5 Rolls of Portra 400 (35mm / 120)

JUDGES: Nice Editions Gallery, Leica Cameras, Justine Kurland, Isaiah Winters, Chen Xiangyun, Jared Thomas Tapy, Dev Bowman, and more.

SUBMISSIONS:

Nice Lite 1 entry

Nice Monthly 1 entry

Nice Annual 2 entries

Very Nice 10 entries

Super Nice 50 entries

Lab Notes

Submissions can be humorous, beautiful, strange, or even quietly poetic in their symbolism. There are no "rights" or "wrongs" in interpreting this prompt, but we are looking for photographs that capture the essence of chance that exists only in photography.

All images must be shot on film; digital photographs will be automatically disqualified.

*This contest is only open to paying members of Nice Film Club. This excludes Nice Scholars.*

SUBMISSIONS:

Nice Lite 1 entry

Nice Monthly 1 entry

Nice Annual 2 entries

Very Nice 10 entries

Super Nice 50 entries

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Nice Editions

About

Founded as the gallery and cultural arm of Nice Film Club, Nice Editions was created to extend the life of photography beyond the roll of film. What began as a community-centered film lab evolved into a space dedicated to exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, book launches, and collaborative projects that celebrate the many ways photography can be experienced. Today, Nice Editions serves as a platform for both emerging and established artists, bringing together photographers, educators, publishers, and collectors through thoughtfully curated programming. Rooted in analog practice but open to photography in all its forms, Nice Editions exists to foster conversation, creativity, and a lasting photographic community.