[PHOTO CONTEST 2025] Behind the scenes (L'envers Du Décor)

From Monday, May 12 to Saturday, June 7, 2025,
le Concours Argentique Nation Photo returns for its 15th edition!

A unique concept:

1 original theme
1 camera
1 film
48h to shoot

The theme

"L'Envers du Décor, (Behind the Scene)" : Def. : The hidden side of things, less shiny than their appearance.

Without referring to the locution, the theme invites us to reveal what lies behind appearances.
What we don't see at first glance, what we conceal. L'Envers du Décor is about exploring the invisible, the secret, the real.
So open the curtains wide! And go and explore the backstage, the hidden details, in short everything that escapes the eye and
we challenge you to give us your own vision of the theme.

The camera

The camera that will accompany you during these 48 hours of shooting
will be loaned to you by Pentax and Nation Photo.
It's the brand-new Pentax 17.
It's a lightweight, compact, half-size camera with advanced features. 
Don't worry, we'll explain everything to you when you borrow the unit!
(it's not complicated, I promise)

The film

(it's not complicated, I promise)The film used to illustrate the theme "L'Envers du Décor" is none other than a
Nation Photo 400 with 6 exposures (12 photos in all, as the Pentax 17 is half format).
This 400 iso film has the particularity of not having a Remjet layer (anti-halo mask)
originally intended to reduce or eliminate unwanted reflections that may occur during projection.
As a result, the film sometimes creates an appreciable reddish halo effect in the highlights.

Your photos will also be processed, digitized and printed
at the end of the competition..

Focus on the Jury

Benoît Baume, editorial director at Fisheye
Camille Claudet, Communications Manager at YellowKorner
William Keo et Yegan Mazandarani, founders of Four Eyes Edition
Morgan Roué, anaesthetist, 1st prize in the 2024 competition
Jérémie Villet, wildlife photographer "Wildlife photographer of the Year & European Photographer of the Year"
Odieux Boby, photographer and photojournalist (official photographer for the JO)
Lucie Sassiat, photographer and UPP member
Eloi Robert de Cournon, CEO at Studio Harcourt
Lao Segur, photographer and Spot Talent member
Enzo Lefort, olympic champion and photographer

Together, they will select the 3 winning photos as well as the favorites
of this 15th edition.

The Analog Day !

Nation Photo invites you to join us in celebrating film photography.
Join us on Sunday June 29, 2025 from 11am to 8pm at La Rotonde Stalingrad. 

On the program :
Photocalls, Polaroid workshop, photowalks,
vente d'appareils photo, stand de livres photo, 
expos photo et remise des prix sur fond musical avec DJ set !

Admission is free

Inscriptions

To register and take part in our b contest,
reserve your slot via our website by clicking on “I participate” below.
In the interests of fairness and equal opportunity,
the contest is limited to one entry per person.

In Paris, pick up your camera either at the Nation Photo Monge boutique at 56 rue Monge Paris 5e,
or at the Nation Photo Lamartine boutique at 46 rue Lamartine Paris 9e. 
In Lyon, pick up your camera at the Nation Photo Lyon boutique at 29 rue Jarente Lyon 2e. 
In Bordeaux, pick up your camera at the YellowKorner boutique at 10 rue des Remparts, Bordeaux (33).

I participate

CONTACT
lea@nationphoto.com — anouk@nationphoto.com
07 82 65 61 12