Big Picture 2026

  • Total prizes: The Grand Prize winner will receive $5,000 for the best overall image
  • Deadline: 1 March 2026
  • Entry fee: $25 for up to 10 single image submissions
  • Website: https://www.bigpicturecompetition.org/
Submit

Now in its 13th year, BigPicture encourages photographers from around the world to contribute their work to this competition that both celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Chaired by award-winning conservation photographer Suzi Eszterhas, BigPicture welcomes high-quality nature, wildlife and conservation images and is open to all photographers around the world. Enter your work for a chance to win cash prizes and be exhibited at the California Academy of Sciences.

Prizes:

BigPicture is open to all photography enthusiasts and professionals alike worldwide to compete for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize.

Eligibility:

BigPicture is open to all photographers worldwide

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

Theme:

Nature