• Swiss Photo Club (SPC) • Deadline: February 5th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Munich + Sales + 300CHF • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The SPC PHOTO AWARDS are returning to Munich, continuing a successful journey through major European cities. Blending a curated photography exhibition with a competitive platform, the event has engaged and inspired thousands of photographers and viewers in Zurich, Berlin, and Cologne in recent years. The concept is

• Photo Place Gallery • Deadline: February 9th, 2026 • Theme: Analog - Made by Hand • Prize: Exhibition in Vermont (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Analog — Made by Hand  is an exhibition dedicated to the enduring relevance of analog and handmade photographic practices. In contrast to the speed and immateriality of digital reproduction, analog photography prioritizes physical engagement, technical knowledge, and intentional decision-making. This exh

• Decagon Gallery • Deadline: March 31st, 2026 • Theme: Night Works • Prize: $1,000 Total Cash + Online Solo Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE NIGHT WORKS  invites photographers to submit images created after dark—images in which night is not merely a backdrop, but an active collaborator shaping the mood, rhythm, and meaning of the photograph. These works may be dramatic or quiet, expansive or intimate, situated in urban streets or remote rural spaces.

• The Photo Book Museum • Deadline: February 15th, 2026 • Category: Photo Book • Prize:  Publication + Exhibition of your Book • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Dummy Award is  the  international competition for the best unpublished photobook dummies of the year. It enables participating photographers to present their books to an international audience and establish contacts with galleries, publishers and festivals. So far, hundreds of books from the shortlist

• All About Photo • Deadline: February 3rd, 2026 • Judge: Steve McCurry • Prize: $5,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE We are honored to announce that Steve McCurry will serve as the sole juror for the All About Photo Awards 2026. Widely regarded as one of the most influential photographers in the history of the medium, McCurry’s participation offers a truly rare opportunity for photographers worldwide to have their work evaluated

• Fondazione Le Stanze della Fotografia • Deadline: February 1st, 2026 • Theme: Horst. P. Horst. The Geometry of Grace • Prize: Exhibitions in Venice and Milan (Italy) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Are you between 18 and 30 years old  and eager to express your creativity through photography? The Le Stanze della Fotografia Foundation  is calling on young image-makers to participate in its open call dedicated to emerging talent. Entry is free and open to everyo

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• Zone • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Publication (Digital & Print) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Once again, we open the door. ZONE’s fifth collective book is now accepting submissions. For many of you, this process will feel familiar—but for those encountering it for the first time, here is where we begin. We are interested in what happens when images meet. When photographs from different places, practices, and intentions ar

• Photometria International Photo Festival • Deadline: February 20th, 2026 • Category: Photobooks • Prize: Presentation in Ioannina & Athens (Greece) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE This open call for entries invites artists and self-publishers from across the globe to submit work for consideration. The call focuses on artist books, self-published photobooks, limited-edition publications, zines, and other DIY printed matter that engage with photography as their