Join the DIYP x Viltrox Portrait Contest and Win the 85mm F2.0 EVO Lens

Hear ye, hear ye! We’re calling all portrait photographers to our DIYP x Viltrox photo contest! We’re teaming up with Viltrox to bring you a festive photography competition that celebrates creativity, emotion, and technical brilliance in portraiture. And when I say portraiture, I mean either human or animal portraits – whichever you prefer. The winner gets Viltrox’s newest portrait lens: the 85mm F2.0 EVO, available in your choice of Nikon Z or Fuji X mount.

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How to Enter the DIYP x Viltrox Portrait Contest

Entering is simple:

• Sign up for the DIYP newsletter (if you haven’t already).
• Head to our contest page, or scroll to the bottom of this article.
• Log in and submit your favorite portrait photo – whether it’s of a person or an animal.

An important note: This contest is open to all skill levels, and we encourage photographers from all backgrounds to participate.

Judging Criteria: Creativity, Storytelling, and Impact

All submissions will be carefully reviewed by DIYP’s team of senior writers and photography experts. Your photo will be judged on:

• Creativity – How original and fresh is the concept?
• Technical execution – How well is the image composed, exposed, and processed?
• Storytelling – Does the image convey emotion or a narrative?
• Overall impact – How striking and memorable is the photo?

The Prize

The grand prize winner will receive a brand-new Viltrox 85mm F2.0 EVO portrait lens. This is a fast, lightweight powerhouse designed for stunning sharpness and dreamy bokeh. Whether you shoot with a Nikon Z or Fuji X camera, this lens is built to elevate your portrait work with:

• Smooth, cinematic bokeh
• Crisp edge-to-edge detail
• Beautiful color rendering right out of the camera

It’s the perfect portrait lens for photographers who want both performance and portability. You can read more about it in this article.

Whether you specialize in human or animal portraits, now’s your moment to show the world what portrait photography means to you. With a top-tier lens from Viltrox on the line, there’s never been a better reason to go through your archives – or get out and shoot something new.

We can’t wait to see your photos!

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