THE INTERNATIONAL
PHOTO CONTESTS DIRECTORY 2026
​
Recommended and Sponsored Calls:

• Photora Awards • Deadline: November 27th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €2,700 + Exposure + Certificates • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Photora Awards offer photographers and visual creators an international platform to showcase their work and gain recognition for their creativity. With 20 categories covering a wide range of photographic genres, including Street, Portrait, Wildlife, Minimalism, Smartphone, Architecture, and Astrophotography,

• Kuala Lumpur Portrait Award • Deadline: November 25th, 2027 • Category: Autoportrait • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibitions in Malaysia and UK • Entry Fees: Yes (Free for Students) • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE KLPA presents the third interim edition of the AUTOPORTRAIT 2026 Open Call, inviting photographers and visual artists to explore the creative possibilities of self-portraiture through the theme of PLAY. For this edition, KLPA is collaborating with the FORMAT International Photog

• New York Center for Photographic Arts • Deadline: October 18th, 2026 • Category: Monochrome Photography • Prize: $4,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE KODAK, ILFORD, and FUJI once defined the landscape of photographic image-making. For generations, photographers followed a familiar sequence: shoot the film, develop the negatives, and make the print. Creating a successful black-and-white photograph was a process that unfolded thro

• The Billboard Creative • Deadline: November 16th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary Art & Photo • Prize: Exhibitions all over Los Angeles (USA) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Imagine Seeing Your Artwork on a Billboard in Los Angeles The Billboard Creative is opening submissions for its 13th Annual Los Angeles Billboard Exhibition, inviting artists to bring their work into the heart of the city and experience the extraordinary possibilities of public-scale art. Forget

Check age category, residency, copyright, image format, and editing rules before entering a photo contest. Use official resources to verify eligibility.

Find ICM photography contests through abstract and experimental calls, then use practical shooting, editing, and submission advice to make each entry count.

• Czestochowa Museum + Fujifilm Poland • Deadline: October 31st, 2027 • Category: Street Photography • Prize: 5000 PLN (1275 usd) + Fujifilm Camera • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The FUJIFILM MOMENT STREET PHOTO AWARDS was created out of a genuine passion for street photography and a fascination with the spontaneous, authentic moments that unfold in everyday life. Through this competition, we aim to celebrate this unique photographic genre, promote its artistic

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: October 16th, 2026 • Theme: Southwest • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Decode Gallery welcomes photographers to participate in a juried exhibition celebrating the visual richness and cultural diversity of the American Southwest. This exhibition aims to showcase photographs that capture the distinctive character of the region, offering viewers a variety of perspectives on its landscapes,

• Arrival Gallery • Deadline: November 1st, 2026 • Category: contemporary Photography • Prize: Exhibition in London (UK) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Arrival Gallery is excited to open submissions for its upcoming London exhibition programme, inviting artists to share their work, ideas, and individual creative perspectives with a wider audience. This open call celebrates the diversity of contemporary artistic practice and welcomes both emerging tale

• P.M.O.H. • Deadline: October 15th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €10,000 + Solo Exhibitions in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The PhMuseum Women Photographers Grant returns for its 10th edition as an international platform supporting the work, visibility, and professional development of female and non-binary photographers. The Grant is open to photographers of all ages and nationalities working across different fields and approaches to photography, offerin

• Seeing Happy • Deadline: October 15th, 2026 • Theme: Images of Peace • Prize: Exhibition in Warsaw (Poland) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Images of Peace is a global photography initiative inviting participants from all backgrounds to reflect on one simple yet powerful question: What does peace mean to you? Through the submission of a single photograph and a short written reflection, participants are encouraged to share their personal perspective and become

• UNICEF

• Castelfiorentino For the Arts • Deadline: October 15th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary Photography • Prize: €3,000 + Exhibition in Italy + Publication • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE "Raccont'arti" is a free international open call designed to support photographers and visual artists working at the forefront of contemporary photographic practice. By bringing together artists from diverse cultural and creative backgrounds, the initiative aims to provide a snapshot

• Tloupas Path • Deadline: October 15th, 2026 • Category: Renaissance • Prize: Exhibition in Greece + Gift + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE TLOUPAS PATH – Photography Award of Thessaly's Heritage is an international photography competition and festival based in Larissa, Greece, established in honour of the photographic legacy of Takis Tloupas, one of Greece's celebrated photographers. The project is grounded in an exploration of the relationship betwee

• Chennai Photo Biennale Powered by Sigma • Deadline: October 31st, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Chennai (India) + Promotion • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Chennai Photo Biennale International Photography Open Call offers photographers from around the world an exciting opportunity to share their creative vision with an international audience. Photographers are invited to submit either a single compelling image or a photographic series, with comp

Descubre qué permiten las políticas de IA en los concursos de fotografía: distingue los retoques aceptados de la generación prohibida y evita sanciones.

Compare December photo contests by prizes, eligibility, and format; use the checklist to avoid disqualification and find new calls in a curated directory.

Compare portfolio photography awards and review programs that judge complete series, with jury insights, sequencing advice, and a way to track calls.

Learn when photo contests ban watermarks, where to find the rules, and how two exports, entry notes, and retained originals protect your submission.

• Dusk Photo Gallery • Deadline: October 22nd, 2026 • Theme: Human • Prize: Exhibition in Santa Fe (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE What makes us human? Is it found in a fleeting glance, an unexpected smile, a moment of vulnerability, or the quiet strength we carry through our daily lives? This photographic open call invites artists to explore these questions through images that capture the complexity, beauty, and contradictions of human existence. W

• PhotoPlace Gallery • Deadline: November 9th, 2026 • Theme: Animalia: Our Shared World • Prize: Exhibition in Vermont (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE PhotoPlace Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for Animalia: Our Shared World, a juried photography exhibition dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary diversity of the animal kingdom and the many ways animals enrich our lives. From cherished domestic companions and familiar backyard

• Sony

• Exposure Photo Gallery • Deadline: March 30th, 2027 • Judge: Steve McCurry • Prize: $500 + Exhibitions in Cordoba (Argentina) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE This open call invites photographers to explore the medium from a wide range of perspectives, encouraging diverse approaches to image-making and visual storytelling. It seeks to bring together photographs that communicate ideas, evoke emotions, and reflect the unique ways in which individuals perceive, int

• Fujifilm

• Narrative International Photography
Awards • Deadline: October 31st, 2026 • Theme: 6 across Wedding, Portrait & Family • Prize: Exposure + Vouchers • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Narrative International Photography Awards celebrate the creativity, talent, and achievements of professional photographers, providing a platform to showcase their work to a broader international audience. The competition invites photographers to submit their images across six di

Identifica y aprovecha los concursos institucionales de fotografía en España: dónde consultarlos, requisitos y cómo ganar visibilidad profesional.

Protect your rights when choosing photo contests. A concise checklist to match goals, spot exclusive or perpetual license clauses, and save hours with a...

• Homiens • Deadline: October 29th, 2026 • Category: Art and Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Homiens Art Prize is an international award created to recognise artistic excellence while providing artists with opportunities for meaningful professional development. Whether an artist is at the beginning of their career and seeking a defining breakthrough or is already established and looking to expand thei

• All About Photo • Deadline: November 10th, 2026 • Theme: Travel Photography • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photographers are invited to submit a cohesive body of work or a complete portfolio for consideration in AAP Magazine. Submissions must consist of a unified collection of images, as only cohesive photographic projects will be published in the magazine. Photographs that have already appeared in a previous issu

• TPOTY • Deadline: October 12th, 2026 • Category: People, Wildlife, Underwater, Street, B&W, Landscape, Adventure, Color... • Prize: Total Prizes £50K (£10K Cash) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) is an international photography competition with a distinctive identity: it is created by photographers, for photographers. Since its foundation, TPOTY has focused not only on the photographs themselves, but also on the

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: October 9th, 2026 • Category: Shadow and Light • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery invites photographers to explore the visual and conceptual possibilities of Shadow and Light in a juried group exhibition focused on contemporary photographic practice. The exhibition considers photography as an art form fundamentally shaped by the relationship between darkness and illumina

• KYOTOGRAPHIE + KG + • Deadline: October 10th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: JPY 500,000 Grant + Exhibition in Kyoto • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE KG＋SELECT 2027 is an open-call program designed to discover and support outstanding photographic and visual artists. Following a jury review, approximately ten finalists will be selected to participate in a group exhibition presented during KYOTOGRAPHIE / KG＋ 2027 in Kyoto. Every selected artist will receive a product

Encuentra convocatorias abiertas de fotografía y aprende a presentar candidaturas: plataformas y festivales fiables, bases clave y un dosier listo.

Practical, photographer first checklist for minor model releases. Collect guardian consent fast, link files to releases, meet COPPA and state rules, and...

Aprende a gestionar los resultados de concursos: verifica la fuente, guarda metadatos clave y programa acciones para aprovechar convocatorias.

Find vetted weather photography competitions, a concise entry checklist, and an affordable deadline tracker you can subscribe to for €6 per month.

• Decagon Gallery • Deadline: October 10th, 2026 • Theme: The Shape of a Life • Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Lives are not defined solely by significant events or major turning points. Instead, they are formed through countless everyday experiences—the familiar streets we walk, the people we cherish, the work that occupies our time, the possessions we hold onto, and the quiet moments that may seem insignificant unti

• P.M.O.H. • Deadline: October 15th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €10,000 + Solo Exhibitions in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Celebrating its 10th edition, the PhMuseum Women Photographers Grant continues its mission to empower female and non-binary photographers from around the world, regardless of age, background, or photographic specialization. The Grant is designed to support both emerging talents and established professionals by providing recognition,

• Arrival Gallery • Deadline: October 10th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: Exhibition in Amsterdam + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Artists across a broad spectrum of visual disciplines are invited to apply for Arrival Gallery's exhibition programme in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The gallery welcomes submissions from painters, photographers, sculptors, illustrators, textile artists, mixed media artists, and digital creators whose work de

Ready to take your photography to the next level? Dive in. Submit your best work. Win recognition. But wait - before you hit send, pause. There’s a secret weapon every photographer needs: a solid photo contest application checklist. It’s your roadmap to success, your safety net against common mistakes, and your ticket to standing out. Let’s break it down. I’ll walk you through the essentials, share insider tips, and help you master the art of applying to photo contests like a

For US photographers: Compare top nude photography competitions, get an entry checklist, and use our curated 320–330 directory.

Consulta bases, plazos y premios 2026 de los concursos de bodegón: JPG sRGB 2.800 px, galería en Fotogenius y cuota de inscripción 12 €.

Active automotive photo contests with exact deadlines, fees, prizes, and entry steps. US-friendly shortlist plus access to a 320+ contest directory.

Aprende a elegir la mejor plataforma para enviar fotos a concursos: usa la web oficial o directorios verificados, cumple las bases y envía con margen.

Find Seattle photography competitions, file specs and deadlines to avoid disqualification, plus a curated contest directory that saves you time.

Guía de concursos de fotografía en Reino Unido: directorio con fechas, tarifas y consejos para ahorrar tiempo y planificar tus envíos.

Get a curated shortlist of active light-painting photo contests, a contest-ready submission checklist, and access to a 320+ contest tracker to save...

Aprende a editar fotos para concursos y presentar imágenes fieles: guarda el RAW, corrige y recorta con moderación, evita montajes y exporta JPEG con...

• BCNDH / Mas Retina • Deadline: October 9th, 2026 • Theme: Human Rights and Global Justice • Prize: €3,000 + 3x€400 + Exhibition in Spain • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Following the jury's evaluation, ten outstanding projects will be selected for inclusion in the festival. These projects will be given prominent visibility through a public exhibition held across the streets of Barcelona, transforming the city into an open-air setting for the presentation of the

• Hotusa Group • Theme: Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture • Deadline: October 20th, 2026 • Prize: €5,000 + 1-Night Stay • Entry Fee: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Hotusa Group invites photographers from around the world—both emerging and established—to participate in the 24th Eurostars Grand Marina Photography Award Josep Juanpere 2026. This year’s edition challenges participants to create photographic triptychs inspired by the theme “Barcelona, World Capital of Arch