Henri Cartier-Bresson PhotoBook Award

In 1952, when Henri Cartier-Bresson published The Decisive Moment, created in collaboration with a prestigious art publisher, he gave life to a work that was extraordinary not only for its exceptional quality but also for its symbolic significance: the recognition of photography as a true art form, capable of going beyond its purely documentary function.

In the following years, Cartier-Bresson continued to publish seminal books, a testament to his deep interest in the photobook as both a work of art and a natural extension of the photographic act. In this spirit, the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson has always placed great importance on the photobook, both through its cultural programming and thanks to the richness of its library.

In 2025, the Fondation is launching the Henri Cartier-Bresson Prize for Self-Published Photobooks, awarded annually to a photographic book self-published during the calendar year. With this award, the Fondation aims to support artists who independently produce and distribute their books outside traditional publishing circuits, while continuing its mission to promote contemporary photographic creation.

Eligibility
The prize is open to any individual or collective, regardless of age or nationality, who has self-published a photobook that meets the following criteria:

• The book was published between October 2024 and October 2025

• At least 10 copies of the book have been printed

• The book is available for sale online or in bookstores

Mock-ups or prototypes will not be accepted.

Award

• A jury composed of five experts in photography and publishing will select the winner, who will receive a prize of €8,000.

• The winner will also be invited to take part in a Feuilletage, a public event where a photographer reflects on the creative process behind one of their books, discussing image selection, layout decisions, and narrative sequencing.

• The winning book, along with those of the finalists, will be presented during a special event dedicated entirely to the art of the self-published photobook.

Deadline
Applications are open from July 9 to October 31, 2025.

Sonntag Grant For Photography

Launched in 2025 and based in Berlin, this annual scholarship aims to support FLINTA artists (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, agender).

Each year, one artist receives €3,000 to develop a project. The goal is to provide time, support, and space to pursue new or ongoing work, giving visibility to artists who reflect on the world in thoughtful, critical, or imaginative ways.

For this first edition, the theme is open.

You’ll find all participation details in the website’s terms and conditions, but you’ll need to provide:

• A short bio and CV

• Examples of your work (previous pieces or from the project you wish to develop)

• A description of the project you’re currently working on

Fee
A submission fee of €10 is required to participate.

Deadline
Applications open on September 1, 2025, and close on October 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM (Berlin time). The selected artist will be notified by email within two months, followed shortly by a public announcement.

OPPO Photography Awards 2025

OPPO has officially launched the 2025 edition of the OPPO Photography Awards, the international competition dedicated to all brand users worldwide. After the success of previous editions—over one million entries from 81 countries—the contest returns with new categories and an even bigger prize pool!

The goal is simple yet powerful: to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, capturing the hidden beauty in everyday moments. OPPO invites all participants to express emotions, connections, and details through mobile photography, emphasizing visual creativity.

All OPPO users can participate by submitting their images in one of eight main categories, designed to inspire visual storytelling in all its forms:

• Snapshot
• Youth
• Live Photo
• Connection
• Portrait
• Vibe
• Photo Series
• Environment

In addition to themed categories, special awards will be given, including:

• Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards
• Jury’s Choice Award
• Audience’s Choice Award
• Regional Awards
• Special Prize for the Youth category

Prizes

Several prizes are up for grabs, including the Gold Award, which comes with a $25,000 USD cash prize and the latest flagship OPPO devices (smartphone, smartwatch, headphones).

Deadline

Entries are open until November 20, 2025 (UTC+8).

DODHO - CALL FOR ENTRIES

With thousands of printed copies and millions of digital downloads, your work stops being invisible.
Over the past 10 years, Dodho Magazine has published 34 uninterrupted print editions, featuring the work of 204 photographers from 28 countries across five continents.
Each artist is evaluated through a blind jury system that removes names and résumés — only the strength of the image determines the outcome. The result is a platform with thousands of printed copies and over 20 million digital downloads, bringing every selected project to a truly global audience.

Award: Cover feature + 20 pages in the print edition, distributed to galleries, festivals, curators, and thousands of readers in every issue.
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to all photographers — amateur or professional — aged 18 or older, from anywhere in the world.
Copyright: Your work remains yours.
Usage rights: The selected images may be used by Dodho to promote the call and showcase the photographers’ work, always within the limits described in this announcement. This includes publication in the online edition of the magazine and on social media channels.

Fotoaward 2025

FOTOAWARD is a non-profit international photography competition and exhibition. The competition has been running for 7 years, and its motto is: "Artistic photography helps bring together people with different perspectives from various countries."

Participation is by invitation only. To apply, email the organizers with the following:

• Your full name, city, and country in the subject line.

• A link to any website showcasing your work, as well as your Instagram profile (if available).

• Links to 5–10 photos you wish to submit (or attach them directly). Links are preferred.

• If accepted, you will receive a free registration invitation and detailed submission instructions.

Competition Format
Each month, the top 10 works are selected by public vote and advance directly to the final round, bypassing the semifinals.

Copyright
Copyright remains with the authors. However, participants grant the organizers the right to publish their submissions to promote the competition.

Costs
Participation is free.

Prizes

• Medals and printed diplomas

• Hoya filters

• Photography software licenses

• International press cards for photographers

Deadline
The submission deadline for the 2025 competition is December 31st.

Fine Art Awards 2025

The third edition of the Fine Art Awards 2025 is an event that celebrates excellence in artistic photography.
The competition is open to any interpretation of Fine Art photography, offering participants the opportunity to express their unique vision.
Fine Art photography stands out for its ability to explore subjectivity and creativity, inspiring artists to reinterpret the world through extraordinary images.

Entry Fee
Registration can be completed by choosing one of the available packages, with fees ranging from €30 to €60.

Prizes
The winner will receive the prestigious title of Photographer of the Year, along with a substantial cash prize.

Deadline
Entries can be submitted until December 31, 2025.

Sony World Photography Awards 2026

Applications are now open for the 19th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards on worldphoto.org, and participation is completely free.

The Sony World Photography Awards are a major competition for photographers and artists working in the field of photography. Since its inception, Sony’s competition has championed inclusivity and accessibility with free participation. Keeping a pulse on today’s photography in all its diversity, it shines a spotlight on photographers who tell the stories of our time.

Photographers from around the world are invited to enter one of the Awards’ four competitions:

• Professional, celebrating photographic series of 5 to 10 images across 10 categories;

• Open, rewarding the best single images of the year in 10 categories;

• Youth, promoting works by emerging talents aged 19 or under;

• Student, highlighting projects by photography students worldwide.

Additional initiatives include the National & Regional Awards, the Professional Prize for Latin America, the Japan National Award, the Alpha Female Award, and the Sustainability Prize.

Themes

There are numerous categories and themes—in practice, the competition can be considered open-themed. However, the 2025 edition introduces an exciting new category in the Professional competition: Points of View. Participants must submit bodies of work that tell stories through different genres and formats—documentary, creative media, or even mixes of portraits, landscapes, and still life.

Deadlines

The Sony World Photography Awards are open from June 1, 2025. Full competition and category descriptions are available at worldphoto.org. Submission deadlines for the four competitions are as follows:

• Professional: January 13, 2026, 13:00 GMT

• Open: January 6, 2026, 13:00 GMT

• Student: November 28, 2025, 13:00 GMT

• Youth: January 6, 2026, 13:00 GMT

Prizes

All category winners in the Professional, Open, Youth, and Student competitions will receive Sony digital imaging equipment. Additionally, cash prizes include $25,000 (USD) for Photographer of the Year, $5,000 (USD) for Open Photographer of the Year, and $5,000 (USD) for the Sustainability Prize winner. The Photographer of the Year will also receive a dedicated showcase of their work at the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London the following year.

All winning and shortlisted photographers’ works will be displayed at the annual Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London and will then tour internationally. Winning images will also be published in the Awards’ annual book.

Cost

Entry to the Awards is free.

More Info

See also: https://www.sony.it/presscentre/aperte-le-iscrizioni-ai-sony-world-photography-awards-2026

World Food Photography Awards: il cibo raccontato in immagini

ow in its 15th edition, the World Food Photography Awards is the most prestigious international contest dedicated to food photography. Open to both amateurs and professionals, the competition celebrates each year the best stories about the world of food through images from across the globe.

Theme

The contest welcomes images that tell the story of food in all its forms: from sowing to harvesting, from preparation to consumption. Landscapes, portraits, travel, events, and photojournalism are just some of the accepted styles.
For the 2026 edition, a new special category has been introduced: “Food as Home”, created in collaboration with UK for UNHCR and dedicated to those forced to leave their homeland due to war or persecution. The aim is to gather images that show how food can evoke a sense of belonging and the memory of home.

Prizes

The overall winner will receive a cash prize of £5,000.
All finalist images will be exhibited at the Mall Galleries in London, while a selection will also be displayed at the historic Fortnum & Mason store in Piccadilly.

Entry Fee

The entry fee for adult participants is £35, which allows the submission of up to 6 images. Each additional image costs £7. Some special categories (portfolio) require 5 images to be submitted together (e.g., Food Stylist, Rising Star) with a dedicated fee. The categories for under 18s, students, and “UK for UNHCR Food as Home” are free of charge for up to 5 images.

Deadline

Entries are open until 8 February 2026.

Fine Art Photography Awards: al via la 12ª edizione del concorso internazionale

Submissions are officially open for the 12th edition of the Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA). Founded in 2014, this prestigious international competition has become one of the leading platforms in the world of contemporary fine art photography, celebrating excellence, creativity, and visual innovation year after year.

Once again in 2026, professional and amateur photographers from around the globe are invited to submit original, unpublished images that reflect their artistic vision, aesthetic sensitivity, and storytelling ability.

Deadlines and Entry Fees

The final deadline for submissions is February 15, 2026, but photographers can take advantage of an early bird discount by submitting their work by October 12, 2025.

Fees for Amateurs:

• Single image: $19 (before October 12), $24 (after October 12)
• Series (2–5 images): $24 (early bird), $29 (standard)

Fees for Professionals:

• Single image: $24 (early bird), $29 (standard)
• Series (2–5 images): $29 (early bird), $34 (standard)

For those submitting work in multiple categories, an additional $10 fee is required for each extra category.

Prizes and Awards

The competition offers substantial prizes:

• Professional Fine Art Photographer of the Year: $3,000
• Amateur Fine Art Photographer of the Year: $2,000

In addition, category winners will receive digital badges and certificates (gold, silver, bronze, or honorable mention), and their work will be featured in the official winners’ gallery on the competition’s website.

Competition Categories

FAPA 2026 features twenty categories, open to both professionals and amateurs, covering a wide range of photographic genres:

• Abstract
• Architecture
• Conceptual
• Experimental
• Fashion
• Landscape
• Nature
• Night Photography
• Nude
• Open Theme
• Panoramic
• Portrait
• Photojournalism
• Photomanipulation
• Seascapes
• Street Photography
• Travel
• Animals
• Wildlife

Image Submission Requirements

Images must be uploaded via the online form on the official website (fineartphotoawards.com) and meet the following specifications:

• Format: JPG

• Color space: sRGB or AdobeRGB, 8-bit

• Dimensions: Maximum 1200 pixels on the longest side

• No watermarks, logos, or borders

Winners will be required to provide a high-resolution version of the image (minimum 3000 pixels on the short side, 300 dpi), in JPG or RAW format, for authenticity verification if needed.