Subjectively Objective Photobook & Exhibition Call for Entries

Location
Detroit, Michigan area (photobook and physical exhibition); global online exposure

Open to
Photographers submitting a cohesive set of up to 25 images. While documentary and landscape photography are highlighted, submissions from all genres are welcome. Previous submitters or featured artists are encouraged to apply again.

Application Fee
USD 25. The fee is fully credited toward purchasing the resulting photobook, regardless of selection status. Fee waivers are available upon request for those unable to pay 

What’s Provided

  • Inclusion in a high‑quality printed photobook curated by Noah Waldeck

  • Exhibition of selected works in Subjectively Objective’s Detroit gallery space

  • Online exhibition presence, plus features across Substack, Instagram, and Mini/Monthly Monograph magazines, with potential inclusion in future survey books 

What the artist/applicant must cover

  • Submission fee (may be waived if requested)

  • Image preparation and upload (up to 25 images)

  • Costs for purchasing the book if desired (fee credited toward purchase)

Duration
Book production and exhibitions scheduled following the submission period; specific dates not stated.

Deadline
August 31, 2025 

Additional Notes

  • Submissions serve as fundraising to support the photobook’s production; fee refunds not offered, but credit toward purchase is guaranteed 

  • If your work isn’t selected, it may still be featured in other formats like Substack or future publications 

After paying the fee, entrants receive access to a PDF with detailed submission instruction