Global Lens Awards 2026

Global Lens Photography Awards 2026 is an international photography competition open to photographers worldwide.
The award invites photographers to submit distinctive single images and photographic series across a wide 2026 competition program, covering almost all major fields of contemporary photography. Categories include Advertising, Architecture, Black & White, Story & Culture, Fine Art, Minimalist, Nature, People and Special, with multiple subcategories created for different subjects, approaches and visual languages.
Global Lens is designed for photographers who want their work to receive recognition that continues beyond the announcement of results. The award focuses on photographs with visual impact, strong technique, composition, storytelling, atmosphere and authorship. Entries are reviewed anonymously, allowing images to be considered for their photographic strength rather than the name or background of the photographer.
Selected photographers receive visibility through official channels, including the Annual Book, the virtual exhibition, the winners gallery, published interviews and social media features.
Photographers retain copyright ownership of their work. Awarded and selected images are credited and used only in connection with the Global Lens Photography Awards, including publication, exhibition, interviews, winners gallery, newsletters, press coverage and official promotional/editorial materials.
Global Lens Photography Awards 2026 is now open for entries.