The Nexus International Photography Awards (NIPA) invites photographers from around the world to participate in its 2026 edition. Created to recognize outstanding photographic talent and celebrate the power of visual storytelling, NIPA provides an international platform for photographers whose work reflects creativity, artistic vision, and technical excellence. Open to both professional and amateur photographers, the […]
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is running an exhibition in October called Time. Time is one of the fundamental parts of photography, the speed at which an image can be captured can change the result of the image. But we don’t just want images that demonstrate photographic techniques, we want to see your interpretation of […]
Deadline: 19 June 2026
Entry fee: Free to submit, if selected there is a £48 participation fee
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 […]
Deadline: 10 July 2026
Entry fee: £20 for one showcased artwork. £30 for two showcased artworks. £35 for three showcased artworks.
The Architecture Photography Awards 2026 (APA) is an international competition celebrating excellence in architectural photography. Open to photographers worldwide, APA invites submissions across 23 diverse categories, from urban landscapes and interiors to abstract forms and minimalism. The competition brings together a global audience and an international jury of experienced photographers and industry professionals. Participants gain […]
Deadline: 25 July 2026
Entry fee: €20 per entry. Additional categories for the same photo receive an automatic 10% discount.
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 […]
NEW open call for Full Contact 2026, organized by SCAN, the international photography festival hosted by Tarragona City Council (Spain). Full Contact is a professional meeting space aimed at photographers and visual creators working with photography who wish to present their projects to international experts. It offers a valuable opportunity to receive feedback, expand professional […]
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 […]
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. […]
Candid photography is the art of attention. It is rooted in presence, patience, and trust in the unfolding moment. Rather than directing or staging, the photographer observes and responds. Unscripted gestures, fleeting expressions, and everyday interactions become the substance of the image. What remains is honesty within the frame. This Open Call invites photographers to […]
