PITCH YOUR PHOTO PROJECT!

Pitch your photography project at De Donkere Kamer!

Are you a talented photographer with an ambitious project in mind, but need support to bring it to life? Then seize this opportunity to pitch your dream project on the DDK stage, a unique chance to share your story with a fascinating community of like-minded people.

WHAT IS DE DONKERE KAMER SHOW?

The DDK Show is a high-profile event that brings photographers together to present and discuss their work in front of an audience of photography enthusiasts. On OCTOBER 16 in Amsterdam, three promising photographers will have the opportunity to present their photo projects to an enthusiastic audience and a professional jury.

WHAT CAN YOU WIN?

As a selected photographer, you’ll not only get the unique opportunity to pitch your project, but also the following amazing prizes:

  • Share your story with an engaging community in Dutch or English

  • The winner will receive a check for 500 euros from Fotolab.

  • Dupho gives:

    1. A free one-year DuPho membership

    2. A 50-euro voucher to use toward a DuPho workshop of your choice

    3. A free ticket to Dutch Photographers Day on November 6, 2026

  • Win a coaching session with publisher Bruno Devos of Hopper & Fuchs.

  • Get your project published in De Standaard, the Ooggetuigen section.

  • Mori gives 10 developments & scans

  • Receive a cheque for 200 euros from Profotonet to create your photobook.

  • Win a quarterly subscription to our Masterclass Pass membership.

Get a healthy dose of stage experience to give your photography career a boost! ☺️

WHO ARE THE JURY MEMBERS?

  • Jasper Bode, director The Ravestijn Gallery

  • Heleen Peeters, foto editor NRC

  • Jan Desloover, foto editor De Standaard

  • Kaat Celis, founder De Donkere Kamer

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

Fill out the Google Form below! We want to know what you plan to do and how you plan to go about it. Don’t forget to attach your most recent resume and portfolio (max. 10 photos). Make sure everything is in a single PDF file and doesn’t exceed 8 Mb. Deadline for submissions: October 2nd at 11:59 p.m.