The cizucu community regularly hosts global online photo contests open to everyone. Ranging from contests presented by cizucu to collaborations with brands, each explores a distinct and diverse theme. These contests are designed to spark individual creativity and foster rich, uninhibited forms of expression.
Four contests are currently open: “Nothing but One,” “Found, After Years,” “August Diary '26,” and “Find Your Frame.”
Here, we introduce the details of each contest alongside a selection of featured submissions.
Nothing but One
【Theme】Nothing but One
【Submission deadline】Monday, August 17, 2026
Photo by Kohki Kanai
Kohki Kanai
cizucu Editorial Team
A solitary ball floating in a pool of pale blue tiles quietly draws the eye. Set against the orderly grid, its circular form possesses a simple yet enigmatic presence. The delicate palette and rippling water gently evoke memories of summer and the lingering afterglow of play.
Found, After Years
【Theme】Found, After Years
【Submission deadline】Monday, August 24, 2026
Photo by Kohki Kanai
Kohki Kanai
cizucu Editorial Team
This work is defined by the striking contrast between a blue sky framed by buildings and the deep shadows below. Light entering the darkness quietly reveals the contours of the city and details around the windows. Like a fragment of memory unexpectedly rediscovered years later, the work conveys the stillness and depth concealed within an everyday scene.
August Diary '26
【Theme】August Diary
【Submission deadline】Monday, August 31, 2026
Photo by Kohki Kanai
Kohki Kanai
cizucu Editorial Team
Layers of refreshing wind chimes evoke the light and sounds of summer. Greenery reflected in the glass and the soft white of the swaying paper strips create a crystalline rhythm across the composition. The indistinct figure standing in the background is equally compelling, gently preserving the memory of a summer day like a page from a diary.
Find Your Frame
【Theme】Your Own Way of Enjoying Photography
【Submission deadline】Monday, September 7, 2026
Photo by Izzy Hung
Izzy Hung
cizucu Editorial Team
Across this monochrome rendering of a train interior, intense light and deep shadows extend in a rhythmic interplay. Within the linear composition formed by the hand straps, seats, and window frames, the solitary standing figure emerges with quiet distinction. The work transforms an everyday commute into a compelling frame reminiscent of a cinematic scene.