Every image begins with a question: What happens when there are no rules?

“Beyond Themes” is an open invitation to explore photography in its purest form — free from definitions, expectations, or categories. We’re looking for works that reflect your personal vision, emotion, and imagination, whether they follow a concept or defy one entirely.

There are no boundaries to what you can submit: abstract or documentary, portrait or landscape, minimalist or maximalist, analog or digital. What matters is authenticity — the power of your gaze and the story behind it.

This is a global open call for photographers of all levels — professionals, emerging artists, and passionate creators alike. Every perspective adds to the visual dialogue we aim to build through “Beyond Themes.”

What Selected Photographers Receive

• One Month Online Exhibition
  Your selected photographs will be presented in our curated digital exhibition, each with a dedicated description and direct link to your website or portfolio.
  
  
• Exhibition Catalogue
  One or two pages in our beautifully designed catalogue that accompanies the exhibition, available as a free PDF and a print-on-demand edition.
  
  
• Personal artist page
  You’ll receive a dedicated artist page with a custom URL, featuring your image and a link to your own website.
  
  
• Inclusion in our Photographers Directory
  Selected photographers become part of the Aurea Gallery Directory, our growing index of contemporary photographic voices.
  
  
• Long-Term Visibility
  After the exhibition’s run, your work remains in our permanent online archive, continuing to attract views and recognition.
  
  
• Indexed by Google
  Your work is indexed by Google, helping curators, collectors, and photography lovers find you online — even after the exhibition ends.
  
  
• Instagram
  Your photographs will be shared with our worldwide community of photography enthusiasts.
  
  
• Custom Promotional Image
  A sleek, personalized promo image to share on your social and professional channels.
  
  

NO ENTRY FEE

• Deadline: 24 November 2025
• Exhibition Opening: 28 November 2025
• Selection Fee: €30 (only payable if your work is selected)

How to participate

1. Submit  up to 3 photographs via our submission form.
2. Our team will review all entries and respond within 72 hours.
3. If selected, you’ll receive a confirmation email with payment instructions.
4. Once payment is completed, your work will be included in the exhibition.

Observations

• Once accepted, selected works cannot be changed.
• Photographers retain all rights to their images.
• Aurea Photo Gallery does not handle sales or take commissions, but you may include a price and contact information for direct inquiries.
  
  

*We review submissions on a rolling basis, and spots may fill before the deadline.