Theme: Black and White. Welcoming both individual image and series submissions that honor and explore black and white photography. Series Submissions Enter 2-5 images to be judged as a group rather than as individual photographs.. Individual Submissions A single image submitted to this contest...

Theme: Shared Root: Places. Contestants are invited to interpret the topic of the IV edition “Common Roots: Places,” by proposing photographic projects that reflect on one or more of the following aspects: • Everyday Places: Spaces that we live on a daily basis , which belong to our...

Theme: Power of Color. "If you are only moved by color relationships, you are missing the point. I am interested in expressing the big emotions - tragedy, ecstasy, doom, and so on.” - Mark Rothko. Color is the quiet force that guides human life. The power of color is in its ability to function...

Category: Several Categories. The Golden Shot International Awards are established globally with the aim of promoting and recognizing outstanding talents in the world of photography. These awards provide a unique opportunity for professional and amateur photographers from anywhere in the world...

Theme: Open. The Gwaertler Grant supports work in the arts that seeks to make a concrete difference to the context in which it is presented. The grant is specifically geared towards practitioners in all of the arts who are getting started on a project and need support for a wide range of...

Theme: Signature Image. The Signature Image Search 2026 is an international photography competition hosted by the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. This annual contest invites photographers from around the world to submit compelling mountain-themed images that encapsulate the spirit...