1839 Awards | The 2026 Photographer of the Year Contest

  • Total prizes: CALL FOR ENTRIES. 2026 Photographers of the Year by 1839 Awards
  • Deadline: 5 October 2026
  • Entry fee: Professional: Single Image: $30 / Non-Professional: Single Image: $25
  • Website: https://1839awards.com/contests/photographer-of-the-year
Submit

CALL FOR ENTRIES. Join us in celebrating distinctive images in fine art photography with the 2026 Photographer of the Year Contest by the 1839 Awards. Winners will receive $4,000 in cash prizes, a dedicated page in our Artist Directory, global media exposure, a chance to have their work seen by world-class judges, and way more.

Prizes:

*Global Exposure: A public profile in our Artist Directory with links to your website and social media to get your work seen by global industry professionals and influential tastemakers
*Cash Prizes: $4,000 in cash prizes
*Winner's Gallery: An artist-forward digital space dedicated to exhibiting your works
*Press Release: Customized assets for you to share your win, including a professionally-written press release
Winner’s Interview: A publicly promoted interview with links to your work and social profile to help you get the global recognition you deserve

Eligibility:

You can submit your images to as many 1839 contests as you’d like regardless of whether they have previously been awarded or submitted. 1839 also does not require images to be exclusively entered into our contests. We do not have any restrictions on where your submitted images may have also appeared. Images that are on your website, have been featured in a publication, or have won other awards are welcome. Eligibility is not dependent upon having created the artwork during a specific time period.

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

Related Posts