Model photography is an art of expression, attitude, movement, and presence. In STRIKE A POSE: Model Photo Contest 2026, we invite photographers to showcase their most compelling portrait, fashion, editorial, beauty, and creative model imagery. Whether your model is bold and fierce, soft and elegant, dramatic and sculptural, or effortlessly natural, we want to see […]
Vaccination is one of humanity’s greatest achievements, reducing the burden of infectious diseases and saving millions of lives around the world every year. Behind every dose lies a deeper story: of science and discovery, of care and commitment, of individuals and communities united in the pursuit of a healthier future. The International Vaccine Institute—an international […]
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.
A Sublime photograph emerges from a fusion of technical precision, intentional composition, and a resonant narrative. At its core, it is a testament to artistic mastery—a level of excellence that demands recognition. This is the guiding mission of the Sublime Photo Awards. We celebrate our winners through public features on our website and social media […]
Deadline: 1 November 2026
Entry fee: Early Bird: 1 photo for free, 2 photos for U$15
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 […]
Home / Away, the polarity being explored in this exhibition will be that between familiarity and novelty/otherness. Photography can capture the different feelings of the familiar, love, calm and comfort that we associate with the theme of home. This may be done by creating a feel of nostalgia with use of film photography, or by […]
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Entry fee: Free to submit, Participation fee based on number of images selected
Step into the haunting beauty of forgotten worlds. Every child has a story written in their eyes, a spark of wonder in their smile, and a world of imagination reflected in their expressions. Little Faces, Big Stories: Kids Portrait Photo Contest is a celebration of childhood captured through the art of portrait photography. From candid […]
Still / Motion, the polarity being explored in this exhibition will be that between stillness/ freezing a moment and movement caught and expressed through photography. Capturing movement or the lack of, is a technique that has been used in photography from the start of photography. Slowing the world down to capture a fleeting moment, like […]
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 […]
