Tag: Abstract

Our 59th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme: Shapes. Show us the elements that abstract into light, texture, shape and shadow. Understanding shape and form is one of the pillars of photography composition, and it can make even the most mundane objects become an object of art in […]

The SE Center for Photography is looking for non-representational imagery, though it can be from found objects in nature, man made or figurative works. We’re seeking images that do not attempt to represent external reality, but seek to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and texture. Black-and-white or color, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of […]

Fostering the growth of visual arts across the globe, the Global Photography Awards welcomes inspiring photographers from every corner, no matter professionals, amateurs, or students to express themselves through a single masterpiece. The mission is simple, to gather the world’s greatest individuals who believe that their photographs can make a difference, and to showcase this […]

Since the earliest days of photography, people have turned the camera toward themselves. Not as performance, but as experiment, necessity, and curiosity. Some of the first photographic images were self portraits made through mirrors, long exposures, and carefully arranged stillness. The medium almost immediately contained this inward gesture. What continues to make self-portrait photography compelling […]

Landscape photography is not only about places. It is about the feeling of being in front of space that feels larger than you, quieter than you, or completely indifferent to you. It can create distance, calm, unease, nostalgia, or emptiness without needing to explain itself. A landscape image holds time in suspension. It turns movement […]

Berlin Photo Awards is an international photography competition dedicated to discovering and promoting exceptional visual talent from around the world. With a strong focus on creativity, originality, and artistic expression, the award welcomes both emerging and professional photographers across a wide range of categories, including street photography, portrait, architecture, fine art, landscape, and more. Designed […]

The world’s largest competition devoted to panoramic photography – With a huge $50,000 prize pool! The 17th Epson International Pano Awards is dedicated to the craft and art of panoramic photography, and is the world’s largest competition devoted to the genre. Each year the top performing photographers are showcased in hundreds of publications worldwide – […]

PERSPA – Prix de la Perspective Architecturale 2026 Association PERSPA (based in Bourges, France) invites photographers worldwide to submit their best architectural photography. This international competition celebrates the art of capturing the built environment from sweeping cityscapes and historic landmarks to empty interior spaces and abstract geometries. Prizes include a €1,000 Grand Prize, Gold, Silver, […]

Do you have a passion for capturing the vibrant world of flowers through your lens? We are officially inviting photographers to participate in our floral photography contest, a celebration of botanical beauty and the power of color. We are looking for work that highlights the intricate details, bold palettes, and unique lighting found in nature’s […]

The Minimalist Photography Awards (MPA) is an international photography competition dedicated to celebrating the art of simplicity. Open to photographers worldwide, MPA seeks powerful images that communicate through minimal elements, strong composition, and thoughtful use of space. With categories such as Abstract, Architecture, Conceptual, Fine Art, Landscape, Street, and more, the competition invites artists to […]