Does Chromatic Photography Awards 2027 allow AI-generated images?

The published rules for Chromatic Photography Awards 2027 do not state a clear AI policy. Confirm with the official rules before entering.

Are RAW files required to enter Chromatic Photography Awards 2027?

No. Chromatic Photography Awards 2027 does not require RAW files.

How much does it cost to enter Chromatic Photography Awards 2027?

2027 fees not yet published; the 2026 final-deadline rate was USD 27 (professional) / USD 22 (amateur) per single image, earlier deadlines cheaper. No limit on the number of images entered.

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Chromatic Photography Awards 2027

The Chromatic Photography Awards is an international competition dedicated exclusively to color photography, with black and white and toned images disqualified, judged across 20 categories in professional and amateur sections. First held in 2017, it shares its hosting and organizational network with the Stavars-linked Monochrome and MonoVisions awards. The tenth edition closed for entries on 25 October 2026 and its winners are due on 20 December 2026, with US$2,000 and US$1,000 grand prizes. The 2027 edition is expected to be announced in early 2027, following last year's calendar, with a deadline again in October. The terms say nothing about AI, require only that entries be the entrant's original work, and ask winners for a high-resolution file to prove ownership.

AI policy unspecifiedRAW not required

Deadline: —
Entry fee: 2027 fees not yet published; the 2026 final-deadline rate was USD 27 (professional) / USD 22 (amateur) per single image, earlier deadlines cheaper. No limit on the number of images entered.

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Authenticity policy

AI policy

All entries must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe the rights of any other party.
Source: https://chromaticawards.com/terms/

RAW files

Winning Entrants must be able to provide a high resolution digital file (minimum 2500px wide, 300dpi). This file will be used only to prove the ownership of the image.
Source: https://chromaticawards.com/terms/

Editing rules

The contest publishes no explicit AI policy. Its terms require only that entries be the original work of the entrant, and RAW files are not required; winners supply a high-resolution digital file to prove ownership.

Verified on November 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does Chromatic Photography Awards 2027 allow AI-generated images?: The published rules for Chromatic Photography Awards 2027 do not state a clear AI policy. Confirm with the official rules before entering.
Are RAW files required to enter Chromatic Photography Awards 2027?: No. Chromatic Photography Awards 2027 does not require RAW files.
How much does it cost to enter Chromatic Photography Awards 2027?: 2027 fees not yet published; the 2026 final-deadline rate was USD 27 (professional) / USD 22 (amateur) per single image, earlier deadlines cheaper. No limit on the number of images entered.

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