The 2014 contest of Pride Photo Award is open for entries. The award, now in its fourth successful year, is dedicated to highlighting sexual and gender diversity. This year’s thought-provoking theme, Getting Closer, was inspired by a quote from legendary photographer and founder of Magnum, Robert Capa: ‘If your photos aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough.’

Photographers are invited to enter their work via the contest page before July 13th with an option to submit in four categories: Documentary, Gender, Open and the theme category Getting Closer.

The first prize winners in every category will be flown to Amsterdam to attend the Awards Ceremony that will take place on August 29th, at the Amsterdam’s historic Old Church.

A selection of the photos will also be displayed on large photo panels throughout the city. After this initial period the exhibition will travel around the Netherlands and maybe even abroad.

Under the lead of of art historian and curator Simon Njami a jury of internationally photography experts will judge the entries and select the winners, who will be announced on July 24th 2014.

Deadline: Sunday July 13th 23.59h Central European Summer Time (CEST).

www.pridephotoaward.org