ABSURIA, the International Festival of Abstract and Surrealist Photography in Tours, is organizing a competition to select the world’s best abstract and surrealist photographers. Professional or amateur category. The nominees and winners are exhibited during the four-month festival, which takes place in the city of Tours, capital of Touraine and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. […]
LensCulture Critics’ Choice Awards put the spotlight on the year’s most talented photographers — maximizing visibility and opportunities for those ready to step onto the global stage and enter international markets. This year’s panel of 20 critics includes photography experts and influencers from world-renowned museums, art galleries, magazines, news media, online platforms, book publishers, and […]
Share your story of how you or your community rebuild life and recovery from major adversity or changes. It seeks to capture if and how communities and individuals rebuild, recover and revitalise their environments and their spirits after life-changing incidents such as disasters and wars, displacement, immigration and radical political changes. Reconstruction covers many aspects […]
At the International Aerial Photographer of the Year awards, we believe there are many ways to create stunning aerial photographs. Whether you’re using a drone or a balloon, a helicopter or a jet plane, it’s not up to us to tell you how to capture your aerials. It’s not up to us to tell you […]
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Entry fee: $22 per entry, with every 5th entry free until April 23
The Impressum_AFFopencall competition is the ideal showcase for those who want to increase their visibility in front of an international audience and industry professionals. By participating, established and emerging photographers will have the opportunity to submit their work to a jury of excellence, compete for prestigious prizes, and benefit from investments aimed at the production […]
What does your city look like when it starts to glow? Neon reflections, streetlights on wet pavement, high-rise windows, night crowds, quiet corners, or the buzz of motion in the dark. City Lights invites artists and photographers worldwide (18+) to celebrate urban life, architecture, and the moments that make a city feel alive.
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Entry fee: Early Bird: 1st entry free · Regular: tiered pricing (2 for $18, 3 for $25, etc.)
BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Enter your finest nature, wildlife, and conservation images for a chance to win a share of $12,300 in cash prizes. Winning photographs will be featured at the […]
Deadline: 1 March 2026
Entry fee: 25 USD for up to 10 single image submissions, 15 USD for each Photo Story submission
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is running a digital exhibition in April called Macro. While we have displayed macro photographs as part of other exhibitions, this is a new theme that we have never had an entire exhibition explore before. Getting close up and showing that which is difficult to see with the nake eye, […]
The Drone Photo Awards stands as a premier competition for professional, amateur, and student drone photographers globally. Our international judging panel, comprised of distinguished photographers, editors, and industry experts, evaluates submissions with an eye for innovation and creativity. Winners in the primary categories earn an exclusive invitation to the AWARDS CEREMONY and GALA, where they […]
The Shape of a Moment. An Instant. A Revelation. An Image. There are moments that pass like a breath, yet leave an indelible mark. This call invites you to capture the mystery of the fleeting: those subtle intersections of light, emotion, and time that, for a second, reveal something essential. The Shape of a Moment […]
