OPEN CALL: Environmental Storytelling in Times of Conflict – Ukraine, Odesa – Free workshop x Grant Are you a Ukrainian or Ukraine-based photographer or photojournalist exploring themes of conflict, the environment, or their intersection? Are you documenting the environmental impact of war in Ukraine and seeking to refine your approach and develop a cohesive, multilayered […]
Africa is a continent of light, life, and extraordinary stories. From vast savannas and dramatic landscapes to powerful wildlife encounters and vibrant cultural traditions, it remains one of the most inspiring places on Earth for photographers. The 2026 World Awards for African Imagery is an international photography competition dedicated to celebrating the beauty, diversity, and […]
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
Summer / Winter is an annual polarity that is experienced throughout the world to varying degrees. The theme can be more than just a shift in temperature or season, it can explore the contrasts such as growth and dormancy, abundance and stillness, vibrancy and quiet. It reflects changes in landscape and daily life, from long […]
Deadline: 12 March 2026
Entry fee: Free to submit, Participation fee based on number of images selected
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
Lions International Seregno AID is proud to announce the 10th edition of the World Water Day Photo Contest. The theme of the 2025/2026 campaign is WATER’S ROLE IN GENDER EQUALITY. The photo contest is organized in cooperation with the United Nations (UN-Water), under the patronage of the European Community, to celebrate World Water Day. The […]
The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest was established on December 22, 2014 under the patronage of the Russian Federation’s Commission for UNESCO. The Stenin Contest is the only competition in Russia that discovers new names in international photojournalism and develops quality standards for documentary photography. The contest aims to support young photojournalists aged 18 […]
You can compete in three categories: – Close-ups: This category celebrates the beauty of the “small stuff” that often goes unnoticed. These photos will use macro photography and tight crops that reveal intricate textures, patterns, and colors. Whether it’s the dew on a spiderweb, the complex structure of a wildflower, or the iridescent scales on […]
LumEarth Photo Awards 2026 is now open for submissions, inviting photographers worldwide to share powerful visual stories about the planet we share—its beauty, fragility, and the changing relationship between people and nature. Open to all levels, LumEarth is an independent international photography festival built to spotlight meaningful work and elevate photographers through global visibility and […]
The condition of being a woman is always situated, contingent, and relational. Everyday actions, public gestures, and private moments exist simultaneously as material realities and symbolic constructs. Photography can trace these tensions and illuminate their significance. “Women” seeks work that interrogates the complexity of these conditions. Submissions may document spaces, behaviours, or social interactions. Work […]
Deadline: 1 March 2026
Entry fee: £20 for one showcased artwork. £30 for two showcased artworks. £35 for three showcased artworks.