The holiday season is here, and so is Questmas 2025, your annual chance to unleash your creativity, build your portfolio, and compete for incredible gear from some of the most respected brands in the photography world.
From December 1–12, 500px unlocks a new themed photo challenge each day. Whether you love shooting landscapes, people, macro, street, or experimental photography, each Quest invites you to push your creativity and take your work further.
Let’s dive into all 12 Quests, judges, partners, and prizes.
? 12 Days. 12 Themes. 12 Prizes.
All Quests are free to enter, open worldwide, and judged by 500px Ambassadors and community favorites.
Here’s what waits behind each Questmas door.
Nature Explored
Sponsored by Xpozer
Judge: Dane Walker
Prize: 40″x60″ Xpozer Print + Reusable Floating Frame
Nature is endlessly inspiring—its colors, textures, and moods change with every passing moment. In this Quest, explore the natural world with fresh eyes and submit your most immersive outdoor image.
Xpozer, known for its stunning, reflection-free gallery prints and easy-swap frames, offers a prize designed to bring your photography off the screen and onto your walls with vivid clarity.
Landscapes
Sponsored by Think Tank
Judge: Antonio Valente
Prize: Think Tank Airport International Roller
From grand mountain vistas to quiet lakeside horizons, landscapes challenge photographers to tell a story through composition, light, and place.
Think Tank is trusted by travel photographers worldwide, and their Airport International roller offers exceptional protection, organization, and mobility—a perfect companion for your next photographic getaway.
City & Architecture
Sponsored by Manfrotto
Judge: Thomas Müller
Prize: Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Tripod
Celebrate the design, structure, and geometry of urban life. This Quest invites you to capture architectural beauty—from towering skyscrapers to quiet structural details.
Manfrotto, a global pillar in camera support solutions for over 50 years, empowers photographers with tools like the Befree Advanced tripod, known for its speed, precision, and rock-solid stability.
Animals
Sponsored by Gitzo
Judge: Ryo Utsunomiya
Prize: Gitzo Mini Traveler Tripod
Animals bring curiosity, personality, and movement to the frame. Whether pets or wildlife, this Quest asks you to capture an expressive moment.
Gitzo’s Mini Traveler tripod, crafted with precision engineering and carbon fiber expertise, offers outstanding stability for wildlife and macro shooters who value lightweight gear.
Minimalist
Sponsored by Luminar (Skylum)
Judge: Krid Karnsomdee
Prize: Luminar Neo Perpetual Max License
Minimalism invites clarity and restraint. Use negative space, subtle shapes, and clean compositions to create a powerful visual story.
Luminar Neo’s Perpetual Max License unlocks next-generation AI editing tools, mobile access, and a deep creative library—giving you complete control over minimalist refinement.
Streetlife
Sponsored by 7Artisans
Judge: Branden May
Prize: 7Artisans AF 24mm F1.8 Lens
Streetlife photography reveals everyday stories—unscripted moments, gestures, and interactions happening in public spaces.
7Artisans, founded by passionate lens designers and creators, offers the AF 24mm F1.8, a wide-angle lens known for its fast autofocus, crisp details, and cinematic rendering, perfect for capturing fleeting street stories.
People & Portraits
Sponsored by Viltrox
Judge: Natascia Mercurio
Prize: Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 + Viltrox Flash
Portraits connect viewers directly to emotion and character. Show us your ability to bring out personality through lighting, expression, and storytelling.
Viltrox, a leader in high-performance lenses, offers an 85mm F1.8 and flash combo—ideal for dreamy bokeh, flattering compression, and beautiful lighting control.
Illuminated Night
Sponsored by Fractals
Judge: Agnieszka Wieczorek
Prize: Fractals Classic 3-Pack
Night photography transforms darkness into atmosphere. Think neon glow, long exposures, star trails, or moody city nights.
Fractals empowers photographers with handheld prismatic filters that add kaleidoscopic flares and reflections—unlocking creative, in-camera magic perfect for nighttime shooting.
Perspective Shift
Sponsored by AstrHori
Judge: Onur Altunsary
Prize: AstrHori 6mm F2.8 Circular Fisheye
This Quest challenges you to step away from traditional viewpoints. Use ultra-wide angles, tilt effects, or ground-up perspectives to transform familiar scenes.
AstrHori’s 6mm F2.8 fisheye lens offers full-circle distortion and dramatic curvature, letting you reshape space and create unforgettable visual impact.
Travel & Adventure
Sponsored by Lowepro
Judge: Izabela ?yso?
Prize: Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW III
Adventure photography is about exploration, movement, and storytelling. Whether across oceans or in your own city, capture the thrill of the journey.
Lowepro has supported explorers for 50+ years, and the Fastpack BP 250 AW III is built for rugged environments, fast access, and total gear protection.
Texture & Details
Sponsored by Godox
Judge: Yevhen Kostiuk
Prize: Godox V100 Round Head Flash
Macro and abstract photography let you discover beauty in micro-moments—patterns, surfaces, and intricate details.
Godox’s V100 is a powerful, intuitive round-head flash offering high-speed sync, touchscreen control, and compatibility with a wide range of lighting modifiers—perfect for dialing in precision light.
Creative Expression
Sponsored by Crucial
Judge: Sergey Vinogradov
Prize: Crucial X10 Pro 2TB Portable SSD
The final Quest is open to all genres. Dream big, break the rules, and express your artistic identity through any technique—from composites to long exposures.
Crucial’s X10 Pro SSD delivers fast, reliable storage ideal for high-resolution editing on the move.
Why You Should Enter Questmas 2025
- Free worldwide photo contests
- Win professional-grade photography gear
- Judged by respected photographers
- 12 focused themes to grow your skills
- Huge exposure within the 500px community
- Perfect for all levels—from hobbyists to pros
- Great chance to build your portfolio before the new year
Want even more chances to win? This year, you can also join Questmas on PULSEpx, our community-powered photo platform where photographers vote in real time. Each Quest includes a dedicated People’s Choice challenge, giving you a second opportunity to compete for prizes.
Submit your photos on 500px, then enter the PULSEpx version to maximize your visibility, earn community votes, and boost your chances of taking home amazing gear. Twice the entries, twice the excitement.
Ready to Join Questmas 2025?
This is your moment to challenge yourself and celebrate your creativity.
Enter the Questmas photo challenges today
