The Homiens Art Prize - Fall 2026

Homiens presents the Fall 2026 round of its international art prize, open to all art forms including photography. The prize distributes over $12,000 USD across the year.

Who can participate

Open to artists worldwide, with no restriction on technique or medium. Works completed in any year are eligible.

Categories

There are no thematic categories: the call welcomes painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, installation and audiovisual work, with no theme or size restrictions.

Entry fee

Entry costs $30 for the first artwork and $20 for each additional artwork. The 6th and 12th entries are free, subject to availability each round.

Prizes

Ten winners receive $300 USD each and feature in Homiens' seasonal exhibition; up to 200 artists receive a commendation and are promoted across the organisation's channels.

Deadline

The deadline for entries is October 29, 2026.

Link

homiens.com/homiens-art-prize

Head On Photo Awards 2026

Icon Photography Prize 2026 - Tema "Skills at Risk" - Institute of Conservation, Londra

The Icon Photography Prize 2026, run by the Institute of Conservation (Icon) in London and supported by Getty Images, celebrates the skill and expertise behind heritage conservation. The theme is "Skills at Risk". Open to amateur and professional photographers aged 18 and over. Free entry, one photograph per entrant (JPEG, at least 3000 px on the long side, at least 1 MB; colour or black and white; no AI-generated images). Prizes: Overall Winner GBP 500, a GBP 150 voucher and a place on the cover of Iconnect magazine; People's Choice GBP 300 and a GBP 150 voucher. Deadline: Friday 30 October 2026, 10:00. Prizes awarded on 2 December 2026 at the Icon Winter Reception, October Gallery, London.

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

International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2026 (ILPOTY)

International Landscape Photographer of the Year (ILPOTY) is now in its 13th edition, celebrating the Top 101 landscape photographs of the year in a published book.

Deadline

October 31, 2026.

Chennai Photo Biennale - International Photography Open Call, Edizione 3

The Chennai Photo Biennale, in partnership with Sigma India, launches the 3rd edition of its International Photography Open Call, open worldwide with no fixed theme.

Deadline

October 31, 2026.

Black and White 2026 - Concorso fotografico internazionale in bianco e nero - FotoContest.it

Black and White 2026 is an international black and white photography contest run by FotoContest.it, open to photographers aged 18 or over. The theme is open: any genre, as long as the image is in black and white. Entry costs €5 per photo, one photo per project. Prizes: €500 in total (€300 for the winner and €50 for each of the four finalists). Jury: Dario (Black Light Photography), Didier Ruef and Simona (Urban Street Photo Gallery). Deadline extended to 31 October 2026.

Concorso internazionale di fotografia "Floriano Bodini. Nuovi sguardi" - Museo Bodini, Gemonio

The Floriano Bodini Civic Museum in Gemonio (Varese, Italy), the Municipality of Gemonio and the Floriano Bodini Archive in Milan, with AFI (Archivio Fotografico Italiano) and the Gemonio Pro Loco, announce the international photography competition "Floriano Bodini. Nuovi sguardi". The competition runs alongside the book "Floriano Bodini. Viaggio in Italia" and aims to build a contemporary visual map of the sculptor's works in public spaces, landscapes and collections, in Italy and abroad.

Who can enter

Professional photographers, artists and photography enthusiasts aged 18 or over.

Categories

Entrants can join one or both categories, with a single image or a project of up to 5 photographs with a presentation text.

• Documentary Photography - images faithful to the work, highlighting form, material, light and space. Minimal post-production is allowed.
• Beyond Photography. Photographic Contamination - free reinterpretation through experimental, conceptual or mixed-media practices: collage, digital or material manipulation, overlays and stitching.

Entry fees

The entry fee is EUR 15.00 per category, EUR 30.00 for both categories.

Prizes

The winner of each category receives EUR 250, the runner-up a selection of photography books. The top ten of each category are shown in the final group exhibition at the Museum. All entrants receive a certificate of participation.

Jury

Claudio Argentiero, Sara Bodini, Lara Treppiede, Gigliola Foschi, Valentina Raimondo, Sara Baroni, Anita Membrini.

Deadline

Photographs must be submitted by 31 October 2026.

Awards ceremony

The awards ceremony and group exhibition will take place at the Floriano Bodini Civic Museum in Gemonio (Varese) in March and April 2027.

Link

museobodini.it

Environmental Photography Award 2027 - Fondazione Principe Alberto II di Monaco

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has opened entries for the seventh edition of the Environmental Photography Award, established in 2021 as part of the Foundation's Green Shift Initiative. The competition celebrates the beauty of the planet and highlights contemporary environmental challenges. The 2027 jury is chaired for the second year by Jasper Doest, a Dutch conservation photographer, WWF ambassador and senior fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers; the contest chairman is Sergio Pitamitz, a National Geographic contributing photographer.

Eligibility

Open to professional and amateur photographers of any nationality, aged 18 or over by 1 November 2026.

Categories

Five categories: Polar Regions, Forests, Ocean, Humanity vs. Nature, and Changemakers.

Fees

Free to enter.

Prizes

Each category winner receives €1,000. The overall grand prize winner, chosen among the category winners, receives an additional €5,000 and a trip to Monaco for the exhibition opening. A Public Award and a Students' Choice Award, each worth €500, will also be presented. The 36 selected photographs will be exhibited in Monaco in summer 2027 before touring internationally, and featured in a dedicated publication.

Deadline

Entries open from 1 September to 1 November 2026, via the official website.

Link

fpa2photoaward.org

Sublime Photo Awards - 2ª edizione - Concorso fotografico internazionale

The Sublime Photo Awards (2nd edition) is an international online photography contest open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide aged 18 or over. Five categories: Black & White, Creative, Nature, People and Street. Any device is accepted, panoramas included. Entry fees: 1 photo free (not eligible for cash prizes), 2 photos $18, 3 photos $25, 4 photos $31, 5 photos $36. Prizes: $500, $300 and $200 for the top three overall (paid entries only) and 10 honorable mentions per category. Jury: Loredana Denicola, Daria Bonera, Joana Dionisio. Deadline: 1 November 2026. Winners announced on 3 January 2027. See sublimephotoawards.com for the full rules.

International Art Frontier - Venezia, Inverno 2027

Moho Gallery presents "International Art Frontier", an international open call for visual artists, with a collective exhibition in Venice. The twelve finalists take part in the joint show; among them, four winners receive a solo exhibition.

Who can participate

Open to visual artists of all nationalities, with no age restrictions and no limitation based on professional status: both emerging and established artists are welcome.

Categories

Free theme. Painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, digital art and mixed media are all accepted. Each application may include 1 to 10 works.

Entry fee

35 euros for the first artwork, 20 euros for each additional artwork, up to a maximum of 10 works.

Prizes

The twelve finalist artists exhibit in the collective show at Moho Gallery's two Cannaregio venues in Venice, between January and March 2027. Among them, four winners receive a solo exhibition and a 1,000 euro prize each. The gallery covers shipping costs for the works and accommodation in Venice for the opening day.

Deadline

The deadline for applications is November 4, 2026. Selected artists will be announced on December 15, 2026.

Link

internationalartfrontier.com

JRNY World Travel Photography Awards 2026 - Concorso internazionale di fotografia di viaggio

The JRNY World Travel Photography Awards 2026, run by JRNY Travel Magazine and Steppes Travel, invite photographers worldwide, amateur and professional, aged 18 or over, to submit up to ten travel photographs across four categories: Landscape, People, Cities and Wildlife. Free to enter. Prizes: GBP 1,000 for the overall winner, GBP 500 for the overall runner-up and a one-year JRNY digital subscription for category winners and highly commended photographers. Selected images may be published in the magazine. Deadline: 9 November 2026. See jrnymag.com/wtpawards2026 for the full rules.

AAP Magazine 62 - Travels 2026 - All About Photo

All About Photo opens the call for entries for AAP Magazine #62: Travels, juried by Sandrine Hermand-Grisel. The theme is travel photography, near and far, in all genres, in color and black and white. Entrants must submit a cohesive body of work: only unified groups of photos are published. Up to 40 images per author.

Prizes: $500 for first place, $300 for second and $200 for third, plus publication in AAP Magazine Vol. 62 and a free copy. Places 4 to 25 are also published. Fees: $30 for the first 3 images until 16 October 2026 (Early Bird), $35 afterwards, $5 per additional image. Deadline: 10 November 2026 (extended deadline: 13 November 2026, per the organizer).

The Nature Photography Contest 2026 - Concorso internazionale di fotografia naturalistica

The Nature Photography Contest 2026 is an international online contest for professional and amateur photographers worldwide. It has ten categories (Natural Landscapes, Wildlife, Macrophotography, Underwater, Birds, Plant Life, Night World, Environmental Impact, Sharing the Planet and Funny Nature) and €2,000 in cash prizes: €1,000 for the Photography of the Year and €100 for each category winner. Entry costs €10 per photo, with no limit on the number of entries. Every participant also funds a tree through One Tree Planted. Jury: Luke Stackpoole, Cynthia Bandurek and Mario Cea. Deadline: 15 November 2026.

ASISAFoto 2026 - Concorso fotografico internazionale della Fundación ASISA - 18ª edizione

ASISAFoto 2026, the 18th international photography contest by Fundación ASISA (Spain), is open to amateur and professional photographers of any nationality. It has six sections: black and white series and colour series (5 to 7 images each), and four single-image themes (Portrait, Maternity and Childhood, Architecture, Nature). Total prizes: €24,500, with FIAP medals. Entry fee: €25 via PayPal. Deadline: 20 November 2026.

World Sports Photography Awards 2027

The World Sports Photography Awards 2027, sponsored by Canon, are open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide. Entry is free. Each photographer may submit up to 10 images taken between December 2025 and November 2026 across 24 sports categories, plus the Canon Emerging Talent award for photographers under 25. Entries from the 2026 edition are not eligible, and AI-generated images are not allowed. Deadline: 23 November 2026.

Photora Awards 2026 - Concorso fotografico internazionale

Photora Awards 2026 is an international photography competition open to photographers worldwide, from amateurs to professionals. It offers more than 20 categories and €2,700 in cash prizes: €500 for the Photographer of the Year and €100 for each category winner. Entries are judged by an international panel on creativity, originality and technical excellence. Early bird deadline: 16 October 2026. Final deadline: 27 November 2026 (23:59 CET). Winners announced on 27 December 2026.

Vital Impacts - Environmental Photography Fellowships and Mentorships 2026

Vital Impacts, a US nonprofit dedicated to visual storytelling and environmental journalism, presents its 2026 Environmental Photography Fellowships and Mentorships for solution-oriented documentary projects.

Deadline

November 30, 2026.

Anthology Photography Competition 2026 - Tema "The World As You See It" - Concorso internazionale

Irish magazine Anthology runs the Anthology Photography Competition 2026 on the theme "The World As You See It", for standalone images. Open to photographers of any level and nationality, with no age limit. Street, landscape, wildlife, macro, lifestyle, still life and architecture are welcome, as are abstract, panoramic and composite images. One image per entry, no limit on entries. Files: JPEG or PNG, 72 dpi, maximum 4 MB. Generative AI is not allowed. Entry fee: EUR 18 per entry, non-refundable. The winner receives EUR 500 and editorial coverage in a future issue of Anthology. Deadline: 30 November 2026. See anthology-magazine.com for the full rules.

Open Call For Photographers

Dodho Magazine has opened an international call to select photographers for its next print edition. The magazine has published for over 11 years, with 38 print editions featuring photographers from 32 countries. The edition is an artistic and curatorial volume, not a traditional magazine, circulated to galleries, festivals, museums, curators and editors. Two packs: Magazine Pack (1, 2 or 3 portfolios: EUR 45, 75, 90) and Cover Pack (3, 6 or 10 single images: EUR 45, 75, 90). Files in one .zip folder, JPG, 72 dpi, at least 1200 px on the long side. Open to emerging and established photographers worldwide, collectives included; published or awarded images are accepted if the author holds the rights. No cash prizes: selected projects are printed in the edition released on 25 December 2026. Jury: Janine Bean, Julia Fullerton-Batten, Christy Karpinski, Maxim Panés. Deadline: 6 December 2026. See dodho.com for the full details.

Night Photography Contest 2026 - The Artist Gallery Awards - Concorso internazionale

The Night Photography Contest 2026 is an international contest by The Artist Gallery Awards, open to photographers worldwide. Subjects include illuminated cityscapes, night landscapes, astrophotography and light trails. Entry fee by package: 1 photo $9, 3 photos $22, 5 photos $31, 10 photos $49, with a 20% discount before October 26. Prizes for the top-ranked photographers and publication of the best images in the organizer's printed magazine. Deadline: December 11, 2026. Winners announced on January 7, 2027. See www.theartistgallery.art for the full rules.

Flanelle Photography Awards 2026 - Concorso internazionale di fotografia di moda e beauty

The first Flanelle Photography Awards, by independent fashion magazine Flanelle, celebrate fashion and beauty photography. Four categories: Women's Fashion, Men's Fashion, Beauty and Emerging Photographer (under two years of experience), plus a Photographer of the Year Grand Prix chosen from all entries. Open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide aged 18 or over. Each entry is a series of up to 8 original photos; completely AI-generated images and children's fashion are not accepted. Entry fee: USD 25 per entry. Every category winner receives a place on the cover of the next Flanelle print issue, a year of Kavyar Pro Biz, a print copy and a year in the Flanelle Directory (total value over USD 1,600). Jury: Steven Branco, Marika D'auteuil, Dan Blake, Sarah-Eve Leduc. Deadline: 15 December 2026. Winners announced at the end of December. See award.flanellemag.com for the full rules.

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

Dyaphrama International Photographic Circuit 2027 - 3ª edizione - Oristano - Patrocinio FIAF, FIAP e GPU

The Dyaphrama International Photographic Circuit 2027 (3rd edition) is organised by the Associazione Culturale Fotografica Dyaphrama of Oristano, Italy, with FIAF, FIAP and GPU patronage. It includes four contests: Marmilla, Montiferru, Sinis and Tirso Trophy. Open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide. Digital sections: Free Colour, Free Monochrome, Landscape and People, up to 4 images per theme and 16 in total. A FIAP profile number (FP) is required. Entry fee: €40 per author for the whole circuit (€34 for FIAF members), group discounts available. Deadline: 7 January 2027. Results on 27 January 2027. Award ceremony on 22 May 2027 in Oristano. See www.dyaphrama.eu for the rules.

Donne&Biosfera: storie da raccontare - 2ª edizione - Concorso fotografico internazionale - Riserve MAB UNESCO dell'Emilia-Romagna

The three MAB UNESCO Biosphere Reserves of Emilia-Romagna (Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Po Grande and Po Delta) run the 2nd edition of the international photography contest "Women&Biosphere: stories to tell", about the role of women in sustainable development, biodiversity conservation and natural resource management. Open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide aged 18 or over. Three categories (Water is Woman, Society is Woman, Profession is Woman), each with a section for images taken in Emilia-Romagna and one for the rest of the world. Up to 3 images per section, 18 in total, entered online only. Free entry. Prize pool of over 5,000 euro in photographic equipment, local products and books, with 36 awarded works shown in a travelling exhibition. Deadline: 20 January 2027. Awards ceremony on 8 March 2027 in Bologna. See www.mabphoto.it for the full rules.

International Amateur Photographer of the Year 2026 (APOY)

Amateur Photographer magazine, with DxO, Park Cameras, Amazing Internet, Bob Books and The School of Photography, presents the 24th edition of the International Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) 2026, hosted on Photocrowd.

Deadline

Final closing date: February 1, 2027.

Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 2026-2027

The Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA), founded in 2014, reaches its thirteenth edition, confirming itself as one of the leading platforms in the world of contemporary fine art photography.

Who can participate

The competition is open to professional and amateur photographers of any age 18+ from any country in the world.

Categories

A wide range of thematic categories: abstract, architecture, experimental, conceptual, fashion, fine art, landscape, nature, night, nudes, mobile photography, open theme, portrait, photojournalism, seascape, street, travel, wildlife.

Entry fees

Amateur: $19 for a single entry (early deadline, $24 after), $24 for a series of 2-5 images ($29 after). Professional: $24 for a single entry ($29 after), $29 for a series ($34 after). Additional category fee: $10 per category.

Prizes

$3,000 to the Professional Fine Art Photographer of the Year, $2,000 to the Amateur Fine Art Photographer of the Year.

Deadline

Early deadline (discounted rates): October 11, 2026. Final deadline: February 14, 2027.

Winners announcement

Winners will be announced on April 11, 2027.

Link

fineartphotoawards.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

MonoVisions Photography Awards 2027 - Concorso internazionale di fotografia in bianco e nero

The MonoVisions Photography Awards 2027 are an international open call for photographers working in black and white, with traditional or digital methods, open to all levels. Entries can be a Single photo or a Series of up to 8 photos, across 12 categories. Prize fund: $5,000 ($3,000 for Black and White Series of the Year, $2,000 for Black and White Photo of the Year). Fees: Single $20 and Series $25 until the early deadline (17 January 2027), then Single $25 and Series $30 until the final deadline (16 May 2027). Winners announced on 25 July 2027.

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