📸 Snap Happy in Formentera: The 2026 Beni Trutmann Photography Contest — A Local Legend!
Hello, people who love photos! If sunshine, sea breeze, and stunning nature fuel your creative spark, then let me introduce you to one of the most beloved cultural traditions on the island of Formentera — the 2026 Beni Trutmann Photography Contest. This isn’t just any photo contest; it’s a celebration of island life, nature’s magic, and the powerful visual storytelling that connects them.
🌟 What’s the big deal?
The Consell Insular de Formentera invites photographers of all ages and skill levels to take part in this lively competition every year through its Culture and Education department. The theme is the beauty and uniqueness of Formentera’s natural world, from the sandy dunes and rocky coves to the animals and the people who live, work, and play here.
Why? Because the contest is a tribute to Beni Trutmann — a Swiss-born photographer who arrived in Formentera in 1958 and instantly fell head over heels for the island. Over 40+ years, he captured more than 30,000 iconic images documenting the landscape and everyday life here. The contest continues his legacy by encouraging us to look closely, feel deeply, and snap wildly.
🧠 How to Enter (Super Simple!)
The theme is the nature of Formentera in all its forms — think:
- Landscapes that are dramatic
- Plants and animals
- Beach scenes or sea life
- People interacting with the environment
- Stories that show respect, beauty, or even concern for the island’s nature
- To keep things fresh and new, the photos can’t have been published before or won prizes in other contests.
📂 Categories You Can Enter
The contest is divided into four fun categories:
- Taking Pictures in Black and White
- Color Photography
- Photo-Denunciation: This is your chance to use your camera to draw attention to social issues or environmental concerns.
- Junior Category – for photographers aged 12 to 18 🎒📷
- Each person can send in up to three photos and choose any categories they want!
📆 Mark Your Calendar!
🗓 Deadline to submit photos: April 10, 2026 via email (see contact info below!)
🎉 Jury results announced: before April 24, 2026
🏆 Prize Ceremony & Exhibition Opening: May 4, 2026
🖼 The exhibition will be open from May 4 to May 16, 2026, at Sala de Exposiciones “Ajuntament Vell” in Sant Francesc, Formentera.
To enter, email your pictures to concursfoto@consellinsulardeformentera.cat with the information that the official rules say you need to include. Make sure to check the full rules on the Consell’s website — they’ve got all the nitty-gritty!
💰 What’s at Stake?
Okay, let’s talk winners 👀 — because yes, there are prizes:
🏆 General Categories (Black & White / Color / Photo-Denunciation)
🥇 1st Prize: €500
🥈 2nd Prize: €300
🥉 3rd Prize: €200
📸💸 Amazing for amateur and professional photographers alike!
🎒 Junior Category (12–18 yrs)
Instead of cash, the young creatives score cool digital cameras — perfect for nurturing future shutterbugs! 📷✨
📷 What the Judges Are Looking For
The jury, which is made up of experts in culture and the environment, looks at photos with a few important things in mind:
- Style and originality
- Technical quality
- Connection to the island’s environment
- The spirit and vision of Beni Trutmann — curious, sincere, and respectful
So go ahead and show us what Formentera looks like through your eyes. It could be calm turquoise water at sunrise or a powerful picture that makes us think twice about protecting the coast.
🌈 Why This Contest Is Pure Formentera Magic
This contest is a lot of fun for everyone, whether you’re a local with a camera always at the ready, a visitor who fell in love with the island, or a shutterbug who just wants to explore and shoot. It brings together people, culture, nature, and stories in a big celebration of photography and love for this little Mediterranean gem.
Plus — having your work showcased in an exhibition? Hello, that’s headline material! 🌟📸
So, dust off that camera, charge your batteries, and get ready to share your vision of Formentera’s beauty. Who knows… maybe your photo will be on display this May in Sant Francesc! 😄✨
