The Penn Institute for Urban Research invites photographers and visual storytellers worldwide to participate in our ninth annual photo contest, Gather: The Power of Place-based Connection. This year, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we also celebrate the essential role cities play in bringing people together. Urban gathering takes countless forms: • In parks, where […]
Black & White Photo Awards 2025 continues its mission to recognize and reward outstanding talent in monochrome photography. With five thematic categories —Architecture, Street, Fauna and Flora, Portrait, and Landscape— photographers from around the world can showcase their creativity and vision. This year, the contest reaches new heights with an expanded prize pool valued at […]
This exhibit explores the evocative theme of abandoned architecture and the traces left by humanity. We seek to showcase images that reveal the stories etched into architectural spaces and the objects left behind—the marks, structures, and artifacts that speak to our histories and inspire contemplation. From crumbling factories and forgotten homes to discarded tools and […]
Deadline: 10 March 2025
Entry fee: $39 for up to 5 digital images, and $6 for each additional image
We see and experience the world in color. It surrounds us, influences our emotions, and shapes our daily lives. Colors have the power to uplift, inspire, and transform ordinary moments into something extraordinary. They create moods, tell stories, and allow us to see the world from new perspectives. Whether it’s the bold contrast of urban […]
This call invites submissions for works by international street photographers who are looking at our changing world with fresh eyes, capturing the colors, shapes, stories and attitudes that will define public spaces in the weeks and months to come. Whether it’s urban architecture, unexpected portraits, surprising encounters or sensorial compositions, whether you’re seeking vivid verité […]
Deadline: 5 March 2025
Entry fee: $25 for 1 image ($18.75 for LACP Members)
Chania International Photo festival has been created by Blank Wall Gallery. Its aim is to gather more than 500 photographers from around the world each year, turning the town of Chania into an international centre of artistic expression focusing on photography. During the last seven years, we managed to make this festival an established international […]
You are invited to enter the 12th annual B&W photography awards. The connection of Black and White Photography with tradition and timeless values is beyond contestation. Since its infancy, black and white photography was not only the craft but primarily the art, where ideas conjured in the artist’s imagination is immortalized through the lens of […]
Our Black and White Photo Contest invited photographers to showcase their creativity and vision without thematic constraints—the only rule was that the final image had to be in black and white. From dramatic landscapes to intimate portraits or urban scenes, the submissions revealed the power of monochrome storytelling. In this collection, we proudly present the […]
Calling all cityscape photographers, urban explorers, and architecture enthusiasts! We’re excited to invite you to showcase the dynamic and vibrant essence of city life through your lens. From iconic skylines and architectural marvels to the energy of bustling streets, capture the heartbeat of the urban world. Whether it’s the neon glow of nightlife or the […]
The highly acclaimed ND AWARDS is a melting pot of some of the world’s most outstanding and talented souls in the field of photography where recognition, prestige and publicity are instantaneously gained by the winning entry. This is an open invitation. Join us and take part in the competition! The past couple of years have […]
