• PhotoPlace Gallery and Texas Photographic Society • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Composed • Prize: $500 + Exhibition in Middlebury (USA) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE PhotoPlace Gallery, in partnership with the Texas Photographic Society, is pleased to invite photographers to submit work for Composed, a juried exhibition exploring the creative possibilities and visual power of photographic composition. Juried by Brian Finke, this exhibition seeks compe

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: August 7th, 2026 • Category: Color Photography • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery invites photographers from around the world to participate in an upcoming juried group exhibition celebrating the creative impact of color photography. Color is far more than a visual element—it shapes perception, establishes mood, directs attention, and adds depth to photographic storytelli

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• Tokyo International Foto Award (TIFA) • Deadline: August 1st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: $3,000 + Exhibition + Trophy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) honors excellence in photography by recognizing outstanding work from photographers across the globe. The competition is committed to supporting creative expression and elevating photographic voices through international exposure. By connecting photograp

• Click Live & Click Masters • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: Fujifilm XT-5 Camera Kit (Worth £2,000) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Digital entries must be received by 31 July 2026. Following the initial judging process, shortlisted finalists will be contacted within one week and invited to submit printed versions of their selected photographs for the final stage of judging. The LIVE Print Judging will take place on 28 Septemb

• Duckling • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Category: Documentary Photography • Prize: €1,300 + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Duckling was founded on a simple belief: important stories deserve to be told, and the people who tell them deserve meaningful support. As a new media platform dedicated to documentary photography and visual storytelling, Duckling brings together photographers from across the world to learn, collaborate, publish their work, and

• Illume Awards • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Theme: Adventure and Aerial • Prize: 200K Prize Pool + Exhibition + Camera Kit • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE With the spirit of exploration at their heart, these photographs celebrate the excitement of venturing into the unknown and embracing the challenges of the natural world. From remote kayaking journeys and demanding multi-day expeditions to adventures on land, high in the mountains, above the clouds, and bene

• Analog Sparks • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition in Athens (Greece) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Held twice annually, the AS International Film Photography Awards is an international competition dedicated to celebrating the artistry, innovation, and enduring appeal of analog photography. The competition welcomes entries from professional photographers, amateur enthusiasts, and photography students across t

• Form Photography • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition at the SCOPE Art Fair in Miami • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE In collaboration with SCOPE Miami Beach, Picter, and Form Magazine, we are honored to launch the Form Photo Award / SCOPE MIAMI, an annual award dedicated to contemporary photography and the advancement of emerging artistic talent. Conceived as a platform for discovery and dialogue, the award recognizes photographers whos

• Delta Birding Festival • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Category: Bird Photography • Prize: €1,000 Nikon Camera + Exhibition in Spain • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Ebro Delta, one of the most important and ecologically rich natural spaces in the Western Mediterranean, hosts the Delta Birding Festival every year, attracting thousands of visitors who share a passion for birds, wildlife, photography, and conservation. Over the years, the festival has establishe

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• Revela't Contemporary Analog Photography Festival • Deadline: July 30th, 2026 • Category: Analog Photography • Prize: 11 Expert Portfolio Reviews • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Join the Revela'T Festival Portfolio Review and take advantage of a rare opportunity to present your work directly to some of the most influential professionals in contemporary photography. Carefully designed to maximize meaningful interaction and professional growth, this exclusive eve

• PERSPA • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Category: Architectural Photography • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition in Bourges (France) • Entry Fees: Yes (Free Options) • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Association PERSPA, an independent cultural association located in Bourges, France, is pleased to announce an international call for entries, inviting photographers worldwide to submit their strongest architectural photographs for its annual competition. Dedicated to celebrating excellence in ar

• Homiens • Deadline: July 29th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE For artists seeking a powerful platform to elevate their careers, the Homiens Art Prize offers far more than a traditional competition. It is a global opportunity to gain recognition, connect with influential figures in the art world, and position your work before an international audience of collectors, curators, inst

• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary Photography • Prize: €300 + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Every memorable exhibition begins with a single remarkable image. We are looking for photographs that invite viewers to pause, explore, and engage—works that communicate through composition, atmosphere, storytelling, or originality. Regardless of subject matter or photographic approach, we welcome ima

• Photo Artfolio • Deadline: July 29th, 2026 • Theme: Wild • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE "Nature is not a place to visit. It is home." — Gary Snyder Photo Artfolio invites photographers worldwide to participate in Wild, an online exhibition dedicated to celebrating the remarkable richness, diversity, and enduring beauty of the natural world. This international call for entries aims to showcase photographs that expl

• Head On Photo Festival • Deadline: August 16th, 2026 • Theme: Several Categories • Prize: AUD$80,000 + Exhibition in Sydney • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Head On Photo Awards offer a total prize pool of $80,000, recognizing outstanding photographic work from around the world. Open to photographers of all experience levels, the competition welcomes professionals, emerging artists, students, and enthusiasts alike, providing an inclusive platform where creat

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