Profoto - October: Dramatic Lighting Open Call

• Profoto

• Deadline: October 15th, 2025

• Theme: Dramatic Lighting

• Prize: $2,000 USD in Profoto Gear + Exposure

• Entry Fees: Free

• REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities

Light holds an incredible power — the ability to shape mood, evoke emotion, and heighten visual impact. It can transform an ordinary moment into something cinematic, mysterious, or deeply moving. In this first challenge, we invite you to step into the bold and daring side of photography, where light isn’t just a tool but the main character. This is your opportunity to experiment with the raw intensity of contrast, the mystery of deep shadows, and the striking clarity that comes from purposeful illumination.

Show us how you harness the drama of light to tell a story. Perhaps it’s the sharp focus of a single hard light source cutting through darkness, the elegant simplicity of a silhouette against a glowing backdrop, or the moody tension created through rich, cinematic contrast. Whatever your approach, let your images speak with power and emotion. This challenge marks the beginning of your creative journey in the Race for the Gold — a chance to define your style, push your boundaries, and let light lead the way.