European Photography Awards 2026 (EPA)

The European Photography Awards (EPA), organized by International Awards Associate Inc., is an international photography competition dedicated to European and world photography. The 2026 theme is "Transcend Between Diversification": an invitation to capture the cultural diversity of Europe and the world through photography. Open to photographers worldwide, not only Europeans, the competition features international categories and country-exclusive categories (including Italy, France, Switzerland and Germany).

Who can participate

Open to photographers of any nationality aged 18 or above, in Professional, Amateur and Student categories. Images must have been created within the last 5 years (2021-2026). Single images or series (2-8 images) are accepted. Required format: JPEG/JPG, max 4 MB, 1,200 px wide preferred, 300 dpi, RGB. No limit on the number of entries.

Categories

Europe Photography, Advertising Photography, Architecture Photography, Black & White Photography, Commercial Photography, Editorial Photography, Fashion Photography, Film Photography, Fine Art Photography, Minimalist Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Special Category.

Entry fees

Final Extension (by July 29, 2026): Professional single $40 / series $50. Amateur and Student single $35 / series $45. Additional category: $30. Bundle 10 credits: $185 (save up to $110).

Prizes

• European Photographer of the Year (Pro): $3,000 cash + statuette
• European Photographer of the Year (Amateur and Student): $2,000 cash + statuette
• Category Winners of the Year: $100 per category
• Platinum Winners (85-100 points): gallery, newsletter, Muse.World, dedicated social post
• Gold/Silver Winners (50-84 points): winner profile, certificate, digital badge

Total prize pool: up to $7,600. Cash prizes are not cumulative. Winning work displayed on the EPA website for 5 years. Winners announced: August 14, 2026.

Final deadline

July 29, 2026.

Link

europeanphotoawards.com

Nomad Art Prize

The Nomad Art Prize is an international open call for visual artists exploring the dialogue between art, movement, and place. The initiative is part of an exhibition and residency programme based in Lisbon.

Eligibility

The prize is open to artists of all nationalities, aged 16 and above. Both emerging and established artists are welcome to apply, with no restrictions based on professional status or career stage. All visual media are accepted: painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, digital art, and mixed media.

Theme

Artists are invited to explore the concepts of displacement, journey, and the tension between roots and movement. Works should engage with the idea of art as a living, travelling entity that transforms in relation to its surroundings. Conceptual, formal, and narrative approaches are all equally welcome.

How to Apply

Each application is per artist or group of artists, and may include from 1 to 3 works. For each work, upload one image (JPG or PNG, max 30 MB) or provide a YouTube link for video works. The application must include artist data and, for each work: title, description, dimensions, and year of creation.

Entry Fee

A non-refundable entry fee is required to complete each application:

• 1 artwork: € 50
• 2 artworks: € 75
• 3 artworks: € 95

Payment is processed securely via credit/debit card or PayPal.

Awards

Each of the 8 selected artists will receive a cash prize of € 1,000. All selected artists will also be included in a full-colour printed and digital catalogue with critical essays. Selected artists will be invited to a one-week creative residency in Lisbon, timed to coincide with the exhibition opening: travel and accommodation are fully covered by the organizers. The residency includes studio time, artist talks, guided visits to cultural venues, and meetings with curators.

Exhibition

Selected works will be presented in a curated group exhibition at LX Factory — Former Cultural Warehouses, Lisbon. All on-site production costs — including installation, lighting, and insurance — are covered by the organizers.

Jury

All submissions will be reviewed by an international jury of curators, who will select 8 artists based on artistic quality, conceptual depth, technical execution, and relevance to the theme.

Deadline

The deadline for applications is 30 July 2026.

Link

nomadartprize.com/apply

Nomad Art Prize 2026

The Nomad Art Prize is an international award for the visual arts celebrating the dialogue between artistic creation and the places that inspire it. Founded on the belief that art is by its very nature nomadic — capable of crossing borders, cultures and contexts — the prize seeks to discover 8 artists whose work embodies this spirit of movement. Each edition takes place in a different city: for 2026, the venue is Lisbon, with its layered maritime history and vibrant creative scene. The group exhibition will take place in October 2026 at LX Factory, one of Lisbon's most dynamic cultural hubs.

Who can participate

Open to visual artists of any nationality, aged 16 and over. Both emerging and established artists are welcome — there are no restrictions based on professional status or formal training. All static and audiovisual media are accepted: painting, sculpture, photography, video art, installation, digital art, and mixed media. Each application may include 1 to 3 works.

Theme

The theme for the 2026 edition is displacement, travel, and the tension between roots and movement. Submitted works must develop a conceptual connection with these themes: migration, geographic belonging, nomadic identity, and the encounter between cultures.

Entry fees

• 1 work: €50.00
• 2 works: €75.00

Prizes

An international jury (Jonas Meyer, Marta Rinaldi, Rebecca Chen) selects 8 finalist artists. Each selected artist receives:

• €1,000 cash prize
• Invitation to a one-week artist residency in Lisbon (travel & accommodation included)
• Participation in the group exhibition at LX Factory, October 2026
• International promotion across industry media and official prize channels

Artists retain full ownership and copyright over all submitted works.

Submission deadline

July 30, 2026.

Link

nomadartprize.com

Analog Sparks International Film Photography Awards 2026

The Analog Sparks International Film Photography Awards return for their 2026 edition, the international competition dedicated entirely to analog photography in all its forms: color and black-and-white film, instant film, collodion and other alternative techniques. Hybrid works — analog images enhanced with digital techniques — are also accepted. Purely digital works are not eligible. Selected works will be exhibited at House of Lucie venues in Athens, Ostuni and Budapest.

Who can participate

Open to professional, amateur and student photographers aged 18 and over, of any nationality. Eligible works include images captured on film (color or b/w), instant film, collodion and other analog alternative processes, including those enhanced with digital post-production. Purely digital works are not accepted.

Categories

Architecture, Fine Art, Editorial, Events, Nature, Human, Lifestyle, Zines & PhotoBooks. Each category is open to both professionals and non-professionals. Photographers may submit single images or series of 2 to 11 images.

Entry fees

Entry fees vary by entrant type (professional or non-professional) and submission format (single image or series). Please check the official website for current early bird and standard rates.

Prizes

• AS Photographer of the Year: €1,000 cash + Best of Show solo exhibition at House of Lucie Athens + exclusive interview
• New Talent of the Year: €250 cash + Best of Show solo exhibition at House of Lucie Ostuni
• First Place Category Winners: €100 (PayPal or Amazon gift card) + group exhibition at House of Lucie Athens and Budapest

There are no additional fees: exhibition installation, awards and promotion are all free of charge. Photographers retain full copyright of their work.

Submission deadline

Final deadline: July 31, 2026.

Link

analogsparksawards.com

Form Photo Award 2026

Form, a multidisciplinary institution encompassing a gallery, magazine, publishing house, and educational platform dedicated to contemporary photography, together with SCOPE Miami Beach 2026 and Picter, launches the Form Photo Award / SCOPE MIAMI, an annual international competition dedicated to contemporary photography on an open theme. The award aims to discover emerging voices, fresh aesthetics, and thought-provoking themes, fostering global dialogue, intellectual exchange, and cross-cultural solidarity within the art community.

Who can participate

Open to professional and amateur photographers of any nationality. Submissions are made via the Picter platform on the official contest website. The theme is open: contemporary photography in all its forms and genres.

Prizes

Top 4 winners (Main Prize): winning projects will be exhibited at SCOPE Art Fair Miami in December 2026, during Miami Art Week, where they will be seen by over 80,000 visitors including gallerists, curators, collectors, critics, and international photography professionals. Winning projects will also be featured in Form Magazine, offering international exposure and the opportunity to connect with collectors and art professionals.

Shortlist (10 artists): participation in a digital exhibition at SCOPE during Miami Art Week, inclusion in the official exhibition catalogue, and publication in Form Magazine.

Longlist: publication in Form Magazine and, upon request, a personalized Submission Review with detailed, constructive feedback from experienced industry professionals.

Submission deadline

July 31, 2026.

Link

site.picter.com/form-photo-award-scope-2026

The Illume Awards 2026 - Concorso internazionale di fotografia avventura e natura

The Illume Awards return with their 2026 edition, the international competition dedicated to adventure, extreme sports and nature photography. Since the first edition in 2006, the contest has received nearly 250,000 submissions and has become one of the world's leading references in the field. Entry is completely free. The awards ceremony will take place in December 2026.

Who can participate

Open to photographers of any level, from amateur to professional, of any nationality. Submissions are made via the official contest website.

Theme and categories

Adventure, extreme sports and nature photography in all its forms: mountaineering, skiing, surfing, climbing, cycling, kayaking, skydiving, wildlife, extreme landscapes and much more.

Jury

Will Gadd (athlete and photographer), Heidi Volpe (photo director and editor), Brian Park (photographer), Ray Bisschop (photographer), Theo Acworth (photographer).

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

160 finalists selected by the jury will be included in the physical Illume Photobook, distributed internationally. A selection of finalists may be included in the Illume Exhibit Tour, which travels worldwide. Media partners award prizes including premium camera and storage equipment (including Angelbird). The overall winner will be announced at the global awards ceremony in December 2026. Semifinalists and finalists will be announced in autumn 2026.

Submission deadline

July 31, 2026.

Link

illumephoto.com

Tokyo International Foto Awards 2026 (TIFA)

The Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) is an international platform celebrating and promoting outstanding photography, connecting photographers from around the world with Tokyo's vibrant creative community. TIFA is the sister competition of the Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA), sharing the same structure and categories.

Who can participate

Open to photographers of any nationality aged 18 or over. Professional photographers are evaluated among professionals, while non-professionals and students compete within their own category. Single images or series (2 to 9 images on the same theme) may be submitted. Submissions are made via the official website tokyofotoawards.jp.

Categories

Advertising, Architecture, Book, Editorial, Events, Fine Art, Nature, People, Portfolio, Science.

Entry fees

• Professional: € 30 single image — € 40 series
• Non-Professional: € 20 single image — € 25 series
• Student: € 15 single image — € 20 series
• Portfolio: € 50 (separate fee)
• 30% discount per additional category

Prizes

• TIFA Photographer of the Year: € 3,000 cash + TIFA trophy
• New Talent of the Year: € 2,000 cash + TIFA trophy
• Category Winners (1st place Pro and Non-Pro): € 200 each (PayPal or Amazon gift card)

All winners receive: exhibition in Tokyo and online, promotion to the TIFA community (90,000+ contacts), TIFA certificate and winner logo. Cash prizes are not cumulative.

Final deadline

August 1, 2026.

Link

tokyofotoawards.jp

Budapest International Foto Awards 2026 (BIFA)

The Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) is an international platform celebrating photographers of all levels and genres, giving them the opportunity to share their finest work with the creative community of Hungary and Eastern Europe. The award recognises the power of a single photograph to inspire, provoke and influence, and celebrates the unique vision behind the lens. BIFA is the sister competition of the Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA).

Who can participate

Open to photographers of any nationality aged 18 or over. Professional photographers are evaluated among professionals, while non-professionals and students compete within their own category. Single images or series (2 to 11 images on the same theme) may be submitted. Submissions are made via the official website budapestfotoawards.com.

Categories

Advertising, Architecture, Book, Editorial, Events, Fine Art, Nature, People, Portfolio, Science.

Entry fees

• Professional: €30 single image — €40 series
• Non-Professional: €20 single image — €25 series
• Student: €15 single image — €20 series
• 30% discount per additional category when the same entry is submitted to multiple categories simultaneously

Prizes

• BIFA Photographer of the Year (selected from Pro category winners): €3,000 cash prize + BIFA trophy
• BIFA New Talent of the Year (selected from Non-Pro winners): €2,000 cash prize + BIFA trophy
• Category winners (1st place Pro and Non-Pro): €200 cash (PayPal or Amazon gift card) + BIFA trophy
• Cash prizes are not cumulative: only the highest applicable prize is awarded

All winners receive: exhibition in Budapest and online, promotion to the BIFA community (120,000+ contacts), BIFA certificate and winner logo for online and print use.

Final deadline

August 5, 2026.

Link

budapestfotoawards.com

Concorso fotografico "Resilienti per natura" 2026 - Agenzia Europea dell'Ambiente (AEA)

The European Environment Agency (EEA) launches the photo contest "Resilient by Nature", an invitation to capture how nature underpins Europe's resilience: how natural systems support our societies, how climate and human pressures disrupt this harmony, and how people are finding ways to restore and strengthen the systems we all depend on.

Who can participate

The contest is open to citizens of the 27 EU member states and associated countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina), aged 18 or over. Participants aged 18-24 may also compete for the Youth Prize. Each participant may submit up to 5 photographs, distributed across one or more categories.

Categories

• Harmony — nature in its role of balance and support
• Disruption — climate and human pressures altering natural systems
• Renewal — actions to restore and strengthen ecosystems

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

• Best photo per category (3 categories): €1,000 each
• Public Prize: €500 (online vote from 14 to 27 September 2026)
• Youth Prize (18-24 years): €500

Winners will be announced on 9 October 2026.

Submission deadline

10 August 2026, 23:59 CEST.

Link

eea.europa.eu

OD Photo Prize 2026 - Sesta edizione

Open Doors Gallery in London launches the sixth edition of the OD Photo Prize, the annual international award dedicated to emerging and early-career photographic artists working within the first ten years of their practice. Founded in 2021, the prize reflects the gallery decade-long mission of discovering, mentoring and championing early-career artists and building long-term relationships with them.

Who can participate

Open to emerging photographers and photographic artists working within the first ten years of their practice. No restrictions on nationality or location. The prize welcomes work across the full spectrum of contemporary photography: from documentary and street photography to collage and mixed media. Submissions are made via the Picter platform.

Prizes

Grand Prize (overall winner):

• £2,000 cash prize
• Exclusive interview with 1000 Words Magazine
• Long-term mentorship with Open Doors Gallery
• Listing as an OD Artist on the gallery website and Artsy for at least one year
• Place in the London group exhibition (November-December 2026)

At least 20 selected artists will be invited to the OD Photo Prize 2026 group exhibition in London, gaining exposure to the gallery collector base and sector media. All selected artists will be featured in the gallery website announcement and dedicated newsletter. Judges Picks and the AJ Page Award will also be awarded. Winners announced in October/November 2026.

Portfolio Reviews (new for 2026): a selection of Longlisted artists will receive by invitation two individual portfolio review sessions: one with a selected OD artist and one with gallery director Tom Page.

Submission deadline

August 11, 2026.

Link

opendoors.gallery/od-photo-prize — Enter on Picter

HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2026 - Concorso internazionale di fotografia mobile

HUAWEI launches the 10th edition of the XMAGE Awards, the international mobile photography competition celebrating the power of the image to capture emotion, truth and perspective. The 2026 theme is "Now Is Your Shot": an invitation to share authentic perspectives through images that transform everyday moments into compelling visual stories. Submissions opened on 23 March 2026. The awards ceremony will take place in November 2026 at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Who can participate

Open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide. Only photographs taken with HUAWEI devices (smartphones and tablets) are eligible. Submissions via the official website consumer.huawei.com/en/campaign/xmage/ using a HUAWEI ID, or on Instagram with the hashtag #HUAWEIXMAGE (public profile required). Each participant may upload works across the 9 categories.

Categories

• So Far So Close
• Colour & Shade
• Good Night
• Active Moments
• Faces
• A Heartwarming World
• Experimental Lab
• Storyboard
• Action

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

• 3 Grand Prize Winners: XMAGE Creator Fund of $10,000 each + electronic certificate
• XMAGE 100 (97 winners selected from the strongest entries): XMAGE Creator Fund of $1,500 each + electronic certificate

The 100 selected works (XMAGE 100) represent the most powerful visual stories of the year. Winners will be honoured at the awards ceremony in November 2026 at the Grand Palais, Paris.

Submission deadline

August 16, 2026, at 18:00 (Italian time — 24:00 Beijing time).

Link

consumer.huawei.com/en/campaign/xmage

Fujifilm GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026

Fujifilm launches the sixth edition of the GFX Challenge Grant Program, the international grant programme dedicated to emerging and established photographers and filmmakers who wish to pursue ambitious photography or video projects. The programme distributes a total of $100,000 in grants and provides complimentary access to the Fujifilm GFX System, including the GFX ETERNA 55 cinema camera.

Who can participate

Open to amateur and professional photographers and filmmakers resident in the countries listed on the official website. Employees and officers of Fujifilm and its subsidiaries are not eligible. Projects may be submitted in still photography or video format. Proposals must be written in English and saved as a PDF file.

How it works

Selection takes place in three rounds:

• Round 1 (June-August 2026): written proposals reviewed by geographical region
• Round 2 (September 2026): Zoom interviews with 15 finalists (5 per region)
• Round 3 (October 2026): final selection of 5 Global Grant Award recipients

Winners will be announced in January 2027. Projects must be completed and all created content delivered to Fujifilm by May 17, 2027.

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

• 5 Global Grant Awards: $10,000 each
• 10 Regional Grant Awards: $5,000 each

All 15 winners also receive: complimentary use of a Fujifilm GFX camera body and two GF lenses for the duration of the project (including access to the GFX ETERNA 55), mentoring and technical support from Fujifilm specialists, and international exposure of completed work on fujifilm-x.com and in dedicated exhibitions.

Jury

Brendan Embser (Senior Editor, Aperture), Amanda Maddox (Curator and Arts Consultant), Lesley A. Martin (Executive Director, Printed Matter Inc.), Masako Sato (Curator, Contact. Co. Ltd.), Pauline Vermare (Curator of Photography, Brooklyn Museum).

Submission deadline

August 17, 2026.

Link

fujifilm-x.com/global/gfx-challenge-grant-program

AAP Magazine #60 Nature - All About Photo Awards 2026

All About Photo launches the call for entries for AAP Magazine #60, dedicated to the theme of Nature. The magazine, distributed on Blurb.com, publishes work selected by an international jury and awards cash prizes to the best photographers. Copyright of images remains at all times with the photographer.

Who can participate

Open to photographers of any nationality and level. Submissions are made via the official website all-about-photo.com. Each submission includes 3 images.

Theme

Nature: nature photography in all its forms. Landscapes (mountains, rolling hills, lakes, waterfalls, coastlines, man-made structures reclaimed by nature), wildlife in natural habitats, flora and fauna with their colors, textures and patterns. Nature photography seeks to convey the harmony and fragility of our planet, inviting viewers to pause and reconnect with the environment.

Jury

Sandrine Hermand-Grisel (founder of All About Photo).

Entry fees

• Early Bird (by July 31, 2026): $30 for 3 images
• Regular (by August 18, 2026): $35 for 3 images

Prizes

• 1st place: $500 + exclusive interview + image(s)/portfolio published in AAP Magazine #60 + one free copy of the magazine + Winners Gallery showcase
• 2nd place: $300 + publication in AAP Magazine #60 + free copy + Winners Gallery
• 3rd place: $200 + publication in AAP Magazine #60 + free copy + Winners Gallery
• 4th to 25th place (Particular Merit Mention): best image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine #60

Total prize pool: $1,000. Images will be used solely in connection with the competition and to promote the contest and winners. Copyright remains with the photographer at all times.

Deadlines

Early Bird: July 31, 2026. Regular deadline: August 18, 2026.

Link

all-about-photo.com

Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2026

The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant is an annual international award for young emerging photojournalists, established in memory of Ian Parry, a Sunday Times photojournalist who died at the age of 24 while covering the Romanian revolution in 1989. For over three decades, the grant has supported young documentary photography talent with financial resources, mentorship, and international visibility.

Who can participate

Open to photographers of any nationality aged 24 or under in the year of entry, or students enrolled on a full-time photographic course (no age limit). Photographs must be original works by the entrant and must comply with the competition's code of ethics. Each application must include a portfolio of 12 images (photo essay or individual images) and a detailed project proposal (up to 1,000 words) outlining the work to be undertaken if the grant is received, along with a short summary (up to 100 words). Submissions are made exclusively via the Picter platform.

Theme

Photojournalism and documentary photography on themes of human and social significance: social change, humanitarian concerns, armed conflict, health, environment, politics, and culture. The jury selects the project most likely to produce exemplary and compelling photojournalism addressing important issues related to the human condition.

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

The winner of the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant receives:

• £10,000 towards their chosen project (paid in two installments of £5,000)
• A year-long personal mentorship with Giles Duley, photojournalist and Founder/CEO of the Legacy of War Foundation
• A year-long loan of Canon equipment to complete their work
• Publication of their project in The Guardian (official media partner)
• Participation in the Hamburg Portfolio Review
• Hostile environment training and body armor (Gentex Corp Personal Safety Award)

At the jury's discretion, the Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence may also be awarded. Save the Children selects one finalist to undertake a professional photography commission. A selection of finalists receives recognition and visibility from the industry jury panel.

Submission deadline

August 31, 2026.

Link

ianparry.org — Enter on Picter

Dodho Magazine Issue #38 - Call for entries 2026

Dodho Magazine, an international contemporary photography publication based in Barcelona, opens submissions for its 38th print edition. Active for over 11 years with 37 consecutive issues published, the magazine has featured the work of 222 photographers from 32 countries across five continents, reaching over 20 million digital reads. Issues circulate to galleries, festivals, museums and photography institutions worldwide.

Who can participate

Open to photographers of any nationality, level and background, with no restrictions on photographic genre or year of creation. Previously published or awarded images are accepted, provided the photographer holds the rights. Collectives and photographic duos are welcome. There is no limit on the number of submissions (each requires a separate registration and payment).

Submission options

Two types of pack are available:

• Magazine Pack — portfolios or projects for publication inside the magazine: 1 portfolio (€45), 2 portfolios (€75), 3 portfolios (€90)
• Cover Pack — single images evaluated for the cover: 3 images (€45), 6 images (€75), 10 images (€90)

All material must be submitted in a single compressed folder (.zip) via the online form on the official website. Required format: JPG, 72 dpi, minimum 1,200 px on the long side. The process combines registration, file upload and payment in a single session.

Jury

Janine Bean (founder, Janine Bean Gallery, Berlin), Julia Fullerton-Batten (photographer, Hasselblad Ambassador, London), Christy Karpinski (founder and editor-in-chief, F-Stop Magazine, Chicago), Maxim Panés (founder and editor-in-chief, Dodho Magazine, Barcelona). Selection takes place through blind jury review: names and CVs are not visible to jurors.

Schedule

• Submissions: 1 July – 6 September 2026
• Selection: 7-11 September 2026
• Notifications: 12-13 September 2026
• Material delivery: 14-20 September 2026
• Publication: 25 September 2026

What selected photographers receive

Publication in Dodho Magazine #38 print edition, distributed to galleries, festivals and photography institutions worldwide (including Yale University Art Gallery, ICP New York, Martin Parr Foundation, Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, CAMERA – Centro Italiano per la Fotografia and many others). All selected photographers receive access to the digital edition and retain full copyright. In selected cases, interviews or editorial features may be included.

Submission deadline

September 6, 2026.

Link

dodho.com

2026 Global Photography Awards

The Global Photography Awards (GPA) welcome photographers from all backgrounds and disciplines to share their creative vision with an international audience. From portraiture and documentary to wildlife, architecture, and fine art photography, GPA honors images that shape how we see the world. The competition is open to professionals, amateurs, and students alike.

Who can participate

Open to all photographers aged 18 or above, of any nationality. Works created after January 1, 2021 are eligible, whether published or unpublished, professional or personal. Submissions are made online via the official website.

Entry fees

Entry fees vary by category and submission date, with early bird discounts for those who register by July 16 or August 13, 2026. Please check the official website for current rates.

Prizes

• Professional Photographer of the Year: $5,000
• Amateur / Student Photographer of the Year: $3,000
• Category Winner of the Year: $100 per category

Cash prizes are not cumulative: only the highest applicable prize is awarded. Winners receive a five-year profile on the GPA website and visibility on Muse.World, the international media partner. A global virtual exhibition of award-winning works is included.

Submission deadline

September 10, 2026.

Link

globalphotographyawards.com

PhotoVogue Global Open Call 2026 - Brave New Visions: Creativity as Rebellion

PhotoVogue, the global Condé Nast initiative dedicated to supporting artists and shaping a more conscious visual culture, launches its 2026 Global Open Call titled "Brave New Visions: Creativity as Rebellion". The open call invites photographers, video makers, and multimedia artists from around the world to submit work that resists indifference, disrupts visual conventions, and opens new space for feeling, thinking, and imagining the world. PhotoVogue is active in 32 global markets and participation is completely free.

Who can participate

Open to all artists aged 18 or above, of any nationality. Photography, video, and multimedia projects across all genres are welcome, from fashion and documentary to portraiture, fine art, and experimental practices. AI-generated works are not eligible. Artists who have previously applied to a PhotoVogue Open Call may submit a new project. Submissions are made via the Picter platform.

Submission format

• A series of up to 15 images, or a combination of images and video for multimedia projects
• Optional: a 60-second video trailer for multimedia projects

Jury

A jury composed of Vogue editors and international visual experts will review submissions, ensuring a broad and inclusive perspective.

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

• Outstanding Vision Grant: $6,000 — for an artist whose work expands the boundaries of visual language
• Vision Grant: $4,000 — for an artist with a strong and singular perspective
• Rising Voice Grant: $2,000 — for an emerging artist showing clarity, originality, and promise

Winners will be presented at the next edition of the PhotoVogue Festival, have the opportunity to be published across Vogue global editions, and be invited to participate in the PhotoVogue Virtual Portfolio Reviews.

Submission deadline

Submissions open from May 14, 2026. Deadline: September 11, 2026, 11:59 PM CEST.

Link

site.picter.com — PhotoVogue Brave New Visions

ND Awards – Neutral Density Photography Awards 2026

The ND Awards – Neutral Density Photography Awards present the 2026 edition of their annual international photography contest, dedicated to promoting photography and giving photographers new opportunities to present their work to a global audience. Open to professional and non-professional photographers worldwide, with a total prize pool of over US$10,000.

Who can participate

Professional and non-professional photographers of any nationality. The contest is divided into two separate competition levels.

Categories

6 categories: Architecture, Landscapes, People, Still Life, Street Photography, Wildlife & Nature.

Entry fees

• Non-professionals: US$24 (single image) / US$29 (series of 2-5 images)
• Professionals: US$29 (single image) / US$34 (series of 2-5 images)
• Additional category: US$10

Prizes

Professional Grand Prize: US$3,500 cash + title of ND Photographer of the Year + annual front-page gallery showcase + international press and publicity. Non-Professional Grand Prize: US$2,400 + title of ND Discovery of the Year. Category winners (6 Professional): US$500 each + title of ND Category Photographer of the Year. Winners announcement: November 22, 2026.

Submission deadline

Final deadline: September 20, 2026.

Link

ndawards.net

Concorso Fotografico Internazionale "Nature and Humans" 2026 — Quarta Edizione

The DESEA Foundation (Fundación Desarrollo Sostenible ADF, Spain) announces the fourth edition of the "Nature and Humans" International Photography Contest, dedicated to nature photography and the relationship between human beings and nature. Open to amateur and professional photographers of any nationality.

Categories

The contest offers 15 awarded categories: 4 Conservation categories, 2 special categories, 6 thematic categories, and 3 additional awards (Young, Child, People's Choice). Each participant may submit a maximum of 30 photographs, freely distributed among categories.

Entry Fee

Entry fee: €25.00 per participant, regardless of the number of photographs submitted. FONAMAD members: €15.00. Photographers under 18 may participate free of charge.

Prizes

Total prizes exceed €17,000, including €10,000 in cash. Main prizes: €1,500 cash for each Conservation category winner (plus €500 additional prize for the overall Conservation winner), Sony and OM System photographic equipment for thematic categories, Pangea travel voucher for People's Choice.

Deadline

Submission deadline: 28 September 2026 (23:59h).

Link

natureandhumans.com

Global Lens Photography Awards 2026

The Global Lens Photography Awards launches its 2026 edition, an international platform dedicated to recognising contemporary photography in all its forms. Based in Saint-Etienne, France, the competition evaluates all entries anonymously through an independent international jury, assessing visual impact, technique, composition and storytelling.

Who can participate

Open to photographers of any nationality, residency and professional level, aged 18 or above. Single images and series are both accepted. Files must be JPEG, in sRGB or Adobe RGB colour space, with a minimum of 2,000 pixels on the long side and a maximum file size of 5 MB. Submissions are made online via the official website.

Categories

9 main categories with extensive subcategories: Advertising, Architecture, Black & White, Story & Culture (documentary, travel, street), Fine Art, Minimalist, Nature, People (portrait, fashion, identity), Special.

Entry fees

Please check the official website for current rates. An early bird discount is available for entries submitted by July 30, 2026.

Prizes

• Global Lens Photographer of the Year: €1,000 cash + official trophy + two-page Annual Book feature + published interview + prominent virtual exhibition placement
• Top 3 per category: printed certificate + Annual Book inclusion + virtual exhibition + interview feature
• Honorable Mention: digital certificate + Annual Book inclusion + virtual exhibition visibility

Photographers retain full copyright. Awarded and selected works may only be used for award-related promotional purposes, always with photographer credit.

Deadlines

Early bird deadline: July 30, 2026. Final deadline: September 30, 2026. Winners announced: mid-November 2026.

Link

globallensawards.com

Monte-Carlo Photo Contest 2026

The Monte-Carlo Photo Contest 2026, an annual international photography competition open to photographers of any nationality, amateur and professional, is organized by Il Teatro della Vita (7, Avenue Saint Roman 98000, Monaco – Principality of Monaco).

The contest is held under the patronage of FIAP (Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique, FIAP 2026/351) and AAPMC (Académie de l'Art Photographique de Monte-Carlo, AAPMC 2026/MC2). The rules comply with FIAP document 048/2025 E, therefore the rankings are valid for FIAP honours and distinctions (AFIAP, EFIAP and levels, CAFIAP, CEFIAP).

Who can participate

Open to photographers of any nationality, amateur and professional, who must own all rights to the submitted images. Each participant may submit a maximum of 4 works per theme, for a total not exceeding 16 photographs. Photos entered in one theme cannot be entered in another. Works previously submitted to earlier editions are not accepted. AI-generated images are not permitted.

Themes

• Theme 1 - Glamour & Beauty
• Theme 2 - World in Focus (Street, Travel, Architecture, Culture, Events, Portraits, food, etc.)
• Theme 3 - Landscape
• Theme 4 - Open theme

Registration and photo submission take place via the HiHo platform (FIAP approved), accessible from the official contest website. Files must be JPEG format, sRGB colour space, long side minimum 1,920 px and maximum 3,000 px, 300 dpi resolution, maximum file size 4 MB. Photos with signatures, watermarks or frames are not accepted.

Entry fees

• One theme (max 4 photos): € 38.00
• Two themes (max 4 photos per theme): € 42.00
• Three themes (max 4 photos per theme): € 46.00
• Four themes (max 4 photos per theme): € 50.00

Jury

Riccardo Busi (FIAP President, MFIAP, EFIAP/p, HonEFIAP), Paolo M. Mosti (AAPMC President, AFIAP), Romain Nero (EFIAP/d2, HonEFIAP, HonFLPA), Ioannis Lykouris (MFIAP, EFIAP/p, PFIAP, HonEFIAP), Jesús M. García Flores (MFIAP, EFIAP/b, ESFIAP).

Prizes

A Light Blue Pin FIAP will be awarded to the best overall author of the contest.

Per theme:

• 1st Prize: FIAP Gold Medal
• 2nd Prize: FIAP Silver Medal
• 3rd Prize: FIAP Bronze Medal
• 4th to 10th Place: "FIAP Honourable Mention" Diploma
• 11th to 30th Place: "Special Jury Mention" Diploma

In addition to the above prizes, professional Retouch4me AI editing software:

For the top three in each theme: 2 Retouch4me AI editing plugins of the winner's choice (perpetual licences) with 1,000 cloud retouches each.
For all accepted participants: 20 free cloud retouches and a 20% discount on any plugin purchase.

More than 370 prizes will be awarded in total. Prizes are not cumulative within the same theme but may be cumulative across different themes (maximum 2). Awarded works will be published in a digital catalogue sent to all participants.

Submission deadline

Entries open from June 15, 2026. Deadline: October 4, 2026. Jury voting: October 18. Winners announced: October 25, 2026.

Awards ceremony

The awards ceremony will take place on December 4, 2026 in the Principality of Monaco. The digital catalogue of winners will be sent to all participants from December 15, 2026.

Link

montecarlophotocontest.org

Earth Partner Prize 2026 - Open Call per giovani artisti sulla crisi ecologica

Earth Partner, the sustainability division of creative agency Art Partner, in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Re:wild, launches the 2026 edition of the Earth Partner Prize, an international open call for young artists and creatives who want to respond to the ecological crisis through art. The initiative is designed to amplify the voices of younger generations ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) in November 2026.

Who can participate

Open to artists and creatives of any nationality, gender and faith, aged between 14 and 30 as of 7 October 2026. Individual or group submissions are accepted, provided all collaborators are credited. Any expressive medium is welcome: photography, documentary film, performance, music, spoken word, fashion, new media, app development, social media, and interdisciplinary practices.

Theme

The ecological crisis in all its dimensions: climate justice, corporate greenwashing, indigenous rights, material innovation, wildlife and ecosystem conservation, grassroots activism, intersectional environmentalism, regeneration, and the physical and mental impacts of the climate crisis. Work must already be completed and documented at the time of submission. AI use is permitted if disclosed.

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

8 finalists receive cash prizes:

• 1st tier: $10,000
• 2nd tier: $5,000
• 3rd tier: $2,000

20 Honourable Mentions selected by a globally recognised panel of judges from the fields of art and science. Winning and selected works will be featured in a virtual exhibition and promoted across Earth Partner digital platforms, with visibility to cultural institutions, environmental organisations and international climate leaders.

Submission deadline

October 7, 2026, at 23:59 CEST.

Link

site.picter.com — Earth Partner Prize 2026

24° Premio Josep Juanpere Eurostars Grand Marina di Fotografia 2026

Eurostars Hotel Company (Hotusa Group) announces the 24th edition of the Josep Juanpere Eurostars Grand Marina Photography Award, renamed this year in tribute to the architect and historic jury president who passed away in December 2025. The 2026 theme is "Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture", the year in which UNESCO officially designated Barcelona as its World Capital of Architecture. The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide.

Who can participate

Open to all photographers aged 18 or over, of any nationality. Hotusa Group employees and their immediate family members are not eligible. Each author may submit up to three photographic triptychs (series of three photographs forming a coherent artistic unit). Submissions are made via the official award website.

Theme

Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture: an invitation to capture the architectural uniqueness of Barcelona, from its historical heritage to contemporary proposals. The jury will evaluate triptychs based on originality, conceptual strength, and technical and aesthetic quality, with particular attention to series that offer innovative perspectives on architecture and the urban environment.

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

• 1st prize: €5,000
• 2nd prize: €3,000
• 8 finalist prizes: one complimentary night at an Eurostars hotel of choice

Winning images will be exhibited for one year at the Eurostars Grand Marina 5* GL hotel in Barcelona. The jury's decision will be announced in November 2026.

Submission deadline

October 20, 2026.

Link

eurostarscultura.com

24° Premio Josep Juanpere Eurostars Grand Marina di Fotografia 2026

Eurostars Hotel Company (Hotusa Group) announces the 24th edition of the Josep Juanpere Eurostars Grand Marina Photography Award, renamed this year in tribute to the architect and historic jury president who passed away recently. The 2026 theme is "Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture", the year in which UNESCO officially designated Barcelona as its World Capital of Architecture. The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide.

Who can participate

Open to professional and amateur photographers of any nationality. Each author may submit up to three photographic triptychs (series of three photographs forming a coherent artistic unit). Submissions are made via the official award website.

Theme

Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture: an invitation to capture the architectural uniqueness of Barcelona, from its historical heritage to contemporary proposals. The jury will evaluate triptychs based on originality, conceptual strength, and technical and aesthetic quality, with particular attention to series that offer innovative perspectives on architecture and the urban environment.

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

• 1st prize: €5,000
• 2nd prize: €3,000
• 8 finalist prizes: one complimentary night at an Eurostars hotel of choice

Submission deadline

October 20, 2026.

Link

eurostarshotels.com

Head On Photo Awards 2026

Insta360 Global Awards 2026 – Supported by Leica

Insta360, supported by Leica Camera, launches the fifth edition of the Insta360 Global Awards 2026, the international competition for photographers and filmmakers using Insta360 or Antigravity devices. Over 100 prizes with a total prize pool exceeding $150,000. Entries are judged on visual impact, creativity and technical skill.

Who can participate

Open to creators worldwide. Only works shot on Insta360 or Antigravity devices are eligible. AI-generated content that alters the authenticity of the work is not allowed. Basic post-production (color grading, editing) is permitted. Multiple entries are allowed, each submitted to one category only.

Categories

• Street — urban life, architecture, everyday moments
• Travel — landscapes, destinations, travel moments
• Life — relationships, family, emotions
• Portrait — faces, expressions, people-focused storytelling
• Sports — pure motion, high-energy moments
• Night — city lights, low-light atmosphere

Each category accepts both photos and videos (30s-3min, MP4/MOV). For photos: JPG/PNG, max 20MB, minimum 3000px long edge.

Jury

Zheng Gu (Fudan University Photography Professor, former World Press Photo juror and 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award juror), Thomas Chu (National Geographic Travel Photo Contest Grand Prize winner), Peter McKinnon (photographer and visual storyteller), Maurizio Beucci (Senior Manager Global Leica Akademie, curator of 60+ exhibitions), Danny Wang (Insta360 Head of Creative).

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

Annual Awards (3 winners): Insta360 Luna Ultra Creator Bundle + custom 1g gold artwork + Leica D-Lux 8 + Antigravity A1 + $3,000 cash (value over $7,500 per winner).

Best by Category Awards (24 winners, 4 per category): Insta360 Luna Ultra Standard Bundle + Insta360 Mic Pro + Explorer Backpack + $1,200 cash (value over $2,400 per winner).

Monthly Awards (24 winners, assigned monthly): Insta360 Snap with Light + branded tote bag + $200 cash.

All winners receive an official Insta360 creator partnership, global promotion across brand channels and an official certificate.

Submission deadline

Submissions open June 15, 2026. Deadline: October 31, 2026. Winners announced: November 30, 2026.

How to submit

Via the official website, the Insta360 app, or by posting on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube with #Insta360LeicaAwards and your category hashtag.

Link

insta360.com/awards

Mobile Photography Awards 2026 – 16ª edizione

The Mobile Photography Awards (MPA), founded in 2011 by Daniel Berman, present the 16th edition of their annual international competition dedicated exclusively to photography shot and edited on mobile phones and tablets. The longest-running and most prestigious competition in mobile photography, the MPA produces touring exhibits in major cities across the United States and worldwide.

Who can participate

Photographers of any nationality. All images must be shot and edited exclusively on a mobile phone or tablet. Post-processing on a computer is not permitted.

Categories

12 categories: Architecture & Design/Still Life, Black and White, Digital Fine Art/Visual FX, Landscapes & Wildlife, Macro/Details, People, Portraits & Self Portraits, Silhouettes, Street Photography, The Darkness, Travel & Transportation, Water/Snow/Ice. Special category: Photo Essay (with its own $500 prize). Each image may be entered in up to 2 categories.

Entry fees

• 1 image: US$15.00
• 3 images: US$30.00
• 6 images: US$50.00
• 15 images: US$100.00
• 25 images: US$149.00
• Photo Essay: US$29.00 (separate category)

Prizes

Total prize pool over US$10,000. Grand Prize: US$3,000. Category winner: US$250 each. Photo Essay Prize: US$500. All winning images are featured in MPA touring exhibitions in major US and international cities.

Submission deadline

December 18, 2026.

Link

mobilephotoawards.com

Vincent van Gogh Photo Award 2027

The Stichting Serviceproject Rotary Club Nuenen organises the sixth edition of the Vincent van Gogh Photo Award 2027, an international photography competition held in Nuenen, the Netherlands — the hometown of Vincent van Gogh. The biennial competition draws photographers from over 80 countries. Nominated photos will be exhibited in the public park in the centre of Nuenen from 3 to 24 September 2027.

Who can participate

The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers of any nationality. A separate Student Award category is available exclusively for students.

Theme

The theme for the sixth edition is "Spirit of Light" (in the eyes of van Gogh). Participants are invited to interpret light in their own unique way — powerful or subtle, natural or artificial, visible or merely suggested. Each participant may submit a maximum of 3 images and may submit multiple times.

Entry fees

Vincent van Gogh Photo Award:

• 1 photo: € 18.00
• 2 photos: € 30.00
• 3 photos: € 42.00

Student Award:

• 1 photo: € 10.00
• 2 photos: € 15.00
• 3 photos: € 20.00

A 20% Early Bird discount applies from 1 March 2026 to 30 September 2026.

Prizes

For each category (Vincent van Gogh Photo Award and Student Award): 1st place — € 1,000 / € 500; 2nd place — € 500 / € 250; 3rd place — € 250 / € 100.

Jury

Jack Mostert, Peter Verver, Evely Duis, Ad Vereijken, John Geven, Michael Graste, Peter van Hout, Joost Keet.

Submission deadline

The submission deadline is 1 April 2027.

Link

vincentvangoghphotoaward.com

CEWE Photo Award

CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA, based in Oldenburg, Germany, organises the CEWE Photo Award 2027, an international photography competition open to amateurs and professionals worldwide.

Who can enter

The competition is open to all photographers (amateur and professional) aged 18 and over. A dedicated prize for photographers aged between 16 and 25 is also available — the Young Talent Award. Participants under 18 must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Employees of CEWE and their relatives, as well as anyone involved in the organisation of the competition, are not eligible to enter.

Categories

The competition is divided into 10 thematic categories, with one new addition for this edition: The World in Abstract. Each participant may submit up to 100 photographs spread across the categories. Only images taken with a lens-based camera are accepted; AI-generated content and digital composites are not permitted. Minimum file size: 1,080 × 1,080 pixels (PNG, JPG, JPEG).

• People
• Animals
• Landscapes
• Nature & Wildlife
• Architecture
• Close-Up & Macro Photography
• Street Photography
• Sport & Action
• Travel & Culture
• The World in Abstract — new for 2027
• Young Talent Award — open to participants aged 16 to 25

Entry fee

Entry is free of charge. Participants must create an account on the competition website. Submissions are accepted online only.

Prizes

Over 1,000 prizes are awarded, with a combined value exceeding €250,000. Each month, three winners are selected per category; monthly winners receive a €100 CEWE voucher and automatically qualify for the final selection. The overall prize includes an exclusive photography trip and a private workshop with jury president Christie Goodwin. The Young Talent Award includes a photography trip with individual one-to-one coaching with photographer Ulla Lohmann. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred to third parties.

Jury

Christie Goodwin (president, concert photographer, UK), Jimmy Nelson (photographer, Netherlands), Ulla Lohmann (adventure photographer and volcanologist), JC Pieri (nature photographer, France), Lois Lammerhuber (photographer and publisher, Austria), Thomas Mehls (CEO, CEWE Group).

Submission deadline

The deadline for entries is 31 May 2027 (23:59, GMT+2).

Link

www.cewe.co.uk/cewe-photo-award.html