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• BBA Gallery + Prizes • Deadline: January 26th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €300 + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photography speaks in a universal language—one that transcends skill level or experience. Whether you are a master of the craft or a casual creator guided by instinct, you carry within you a distinctive way of seeing the world. Each frame you capture has the potential to become something unforgettable, a reflection of

• Decagon Gallery • Deadline: February 28th, 2026 • Theme: Red (Presence, Pulse, Meaning) • Prize: $1,000 Total Cash + Solo Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Red is more than a color—it is a pulse, a visual heartbeat that carries memory, emotion, and presence all at once. It holds the power to echo the past, to mark a moment, to linger long after the image has faded from view. Red resists easy interpretation. It can shout with urgency or murmur s

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• AI-AP • Deadline: February 6th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Publication + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The AI-AP Call for Entries is an internationally acclaimed competition that brings together exceptional photographers, illustrators, and visual storytellers from across the globe. Open to creative professionals at all stages of their careers, the contest celebrates the most compelling visual work produced or published within the year. Winning sele

• Center Santa Fe • Deadline: February 28th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: $5,000 + Exhibition + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: Becoming a member gives you access to a range of valuable benefits designed to support and enhance your participation. Members receive discounted entry fees for all 2026 Calls for Entry , along with exclusive invitations to special exhibitions, private events, and member-only opportunitie

• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: February 4th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Most artists carry with them a persistent inner conversation—one that compares their work to that of their heroes, questions its place in the present moment, and quietly asks whether it is enough. Is this relevant? Is this contemporary? Do I belong here?  These questions can feel lonel

• MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas 2026 • Deadline: January 23rd, 2026 • Category: Food and Sustainability • Prize: €5,000 + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Honoring food as nourishment for thought, culture, and the human spirit Curated by Claudio Composti Within the framework of MIA Photo Fair, BNP Paribas proudly continues a meaningful cultural partnership with the fifth edition of the IRINOX SAVE THE FOOD Award . Brought to life with the support of Irino

• Rovinj Photodays • Deadline: February 24th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €2,000 + Exhibition in Croatia + Stay • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Each participant may submit a maximum of nine (9) entries  in total, regardless of the category or categories under which the works are submitted. An entry may consist of either a single photograph  or a series of photographs . For series submissions, each individual entry may include up to 20 images . P

• Swiss Photo Club (SPC) • Deadline: January 22nd, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Munich + Sales + 300CHF • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The SPC PHOTO AWARDS are making an exciting return to Munich! This unique event combines a dynamic photography exhibition with an engaging competition format that has already thrilled thousands of photography lovers in cities such as Zurich, Berlin, and Cologne over the past few years. Whether you’re a passionate am

• Exposure Photo Gallery • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Theme: The Shape of a Moment • Prize: $500 Exhibition in USA and Argentina • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE There are moments that arrive without warning and disappear just as quickly, like a quiet breath drawn and released. Though fleeting, these moments carry a lasting resonance, leaving behind traces of meaning that linger long after they have passed. This call invites photographers to seek out and capture

• Archivo Jalón Ángel • Deadline: May 4th, 2026 • Theme: Portrait / Travel / Migration and Borders • Prize: €1,500 + Trophy + Exhibition in Spain • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Jalón Ángel Photographic Archive, under the stewardship of San Jorge University, part of the San Valero Group, proudly announces the organisation of the 12th edition of the Jalón Ángel International Photography Prize. This prestigious award continues its commitment to celebrating ph

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• Swiss Photo Club (SPC) • Deadline: January 22nd, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Vienna + Sales + 300CHF • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE All entries will be transformed into a full-scale photo exhibition, with each image printed and presented in a cool, contemporary gallery. The show draws hundreds of visitors who come to discover new talent, admire the photography, and vote for the images that stand out to them most. By taking part, you’ll not only

• Bob Books • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Category: Sport Photography • Prize: Bob Books Voucher + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE January is a time for fresh starts, new goals, and building momentum, which is why sport feels like the perfect theme to kick off the year. For our January Photo of the Month competition , we’re celebrating ‘Sports’  in all its variety, energy, and community spirit. Sport has a unique way of bringing people together and

• 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

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• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: February 9th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €1,000 + Solo Show in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Outstanding visual quality, powerful and authentic storytelling, thoughtful conceptual development, technical precision, and a profound engagement with the subject matter are just some of the core criteria our esteemed jury will examine. Comprised of leading industry experts, the jury brings a wealth of knowledge and

• SEE:ZEEN Magazine • Deadline: January 20th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: Publication + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Anyone can submit—no matter where you’re from. see-zeen  is an inclusive platform open to all forms of photographic expression. There are no restrictions on subject matter or approach: portrait, landscape, documentary, fashion, abstract, experimental—everything is welcome. We believe photography is more than ima

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: February 11th, 2026 • Theme: Trees and Water • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming juried group photography exhibition dedicated to the compelling and enduring subjects of Trees and Water. This thoughtfully curated exhibition will bring together a wide range of contemporary photographic approaches, showcasing how these two elemental forces

• Swiss Photo Club (SPC) • Deadline: January 30th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Berlin + Sales + 300CHF • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The much-loved SPC PHOTO AWARDS are returning to Berlin, and this year they’re bigger and better than ever—now hosted in a brand-new, super central, and contemporary venue. Set in the heart of the city, the new location offers an exciting backdrop for a vibrant celebration of photography. Taking part is easy and ope

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• The Lions Club of Seregno + UN-Water • Deadline: March 1st, 2026 • Theme: Water • Prize: 1,500€ + Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The World Water Day Photo Contest welcomes photographers from every corner of the planet—both professionals with years of experience and amateurs driven by passion and curiosity. United by values such as respect, tolerance, and kindness toward nature and humanity, participants come together to share their visio

• Swiss Photo Club (SPC) • Deadline: January 22nd, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Vienna + Sales + 300CHF • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Every photo submitted to the competition will be brought to life through high-quality prints and showcased in a trendy gallery setting. The exhibition attracts hundreds of visitors who explore the displays, engage with the artwork, and vote for their favorite images to determine the winners. Beyond the competition,

• All About Photo • Deadline: January 20th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Online Solo Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Maximize Your Exposure: Enter the Solo Exhibition Competition for a Month-Long Online Showcase At All About Photo, we believe in the power of photography to inspire, transform, and connect people worldwide. The Solo Exhibition Competition offers photographers the opportunity to present their work in a dedicated online exhibition, feature

• Pure Street Photography (PSP) • Deadline: February 28th, 2026 • Category: Street Photography • Prize: $1,000 + Exhibition in Jaipur (India) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Pure Street Photography Awards 2026 stand among the most respected and internationally recognised honours devoted exclusively to the art of street photography. Celebrated for their uncompromising commitment to authenticity and visual truth, the PSP Awards continue to champion photographe

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• Fine Art Photography Awards • Deadline: February 15th, 2026 • Theme: Fine Art Photography • Prize: $3000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Step into a realm where imagination knows no limits. The Fine Art Photography Awards are back, and we are calling upon every artist bold enough to capture the world in ways that defy expectation. This competition is for the visionaries—for those whose creativity thrives on experimentation and wh

• 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 If you are aged 18 to 30  and photography plays a central role in your creative life, the Le Stanze della Fotografia Foundation  invites you to take part in its open call for young photographers. Open to all and free of charge , the call welcomes both professional

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• Homiens • Deadline: January 30th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Homiens Art Prize is an internationally respected award that distributes over $12,000 USD each year to artists whose work demonstrates exceptional creativity and vision. More than a financial prize, Homiens is dedicated to advancing artistic careers and creating meaningful exposure on a global scale. Artists wh

• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: February 4th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Most artists live with an ongoing inner dialogue that rarely quiets down. It’s a voice that constantly measures their work against the artists they admire, questions whether what they’re making is relevant, and asks—often in private— Is this enough? Is this contemporary? Do I truly bel

• All About Photo • Deadline: January 27th, 2026 • Judge: Steve McCurry • Prize: $5,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE For the All About Photo Awards 2026, we are truly honored to welcome Steve McCurry as the sole juror. Known for his unforgettable images and his profound impact on contemporary photography, McCurry’s involvement offers photographers a rare chance to have their work seen, assessed, and celebrated by one of the medi

• Top Photo Awards • Deadline: January 16th, 2026 • Theme: Hidden Gems of Earth • Prize: Award Badge + Certificate + Exposure • Entry...

• Zone • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Publication (Digital & Print) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Here we go again. We’re excited to announce the Open Call for ZONE’s fifth collective book. By now, many of you already know how this process unfolds—but if you don’t, here’s what guides us. At the heart of ZONE is an interest in the conversations that arise when images from vastly different contexts are placed together. We’re cur

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• SEE:ZEEN Magazine • Deadline: January 20th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: Publication + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Anyone can submit—no matter where you’re from. see-zeen  is an inclusive platform open to all forms of photographic expression. There are no restrictions on subject matter or approach: portrait, landscape, documentary, fashion, abstract, experimental—everything is welcome. We believe photography is more than ima

• PhotoEd Magazine • Deadline: February 13th, 2026 • Theme: Order VS Chaos • Prize: Publication (Digital & Print) • Entry Fees: Free for Subscribers • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Issue #76  will showcase the work of photographers investigating the dynamic relationship between Order and Chaos  through unique, lens-based approaches . This issue invites thoughtful visual explorations that consider structure, repetition, control, disruption, and unpredictability as central photogra

• 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 devoted to photography as a deliberate, physical, and deeply intentional art form. At a time when images are often produced and consumed instantly, this exhibition honors practices that require patience, attention, and a direct relationship with materials. Analog p

• New York Center for Photographic Arts • Deadline: February 8th, 2026 • Theme: Water • Prize: $4,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE H₂O  — the simplest of scientific notations, yet one that defines life on Earth. We encounter water daily, often without pause to appreciate its mystery and versatility. It flows through our landscapes as rivers, lakes, and oceans, and through our daily lives in countless subtle ways — from the morni

• Eurordis • Deadline: January 30th, 2026 • Category: Documentary Photography • Prize: GoPro HERO13 Black + Certificate • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The EURORDIS Photo Award  serves as an international platform inviting individuals to visually communicate the lived experience of rare diseases. Each photograph provides a meaningful contribution to public awareness by revealing the realities faced by the rare disease community and sharing these narratives with

• Decagon Gallery • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Theme: Human Body: The Art of Seeing Ourselves • Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Human Body: The Art of Seeing Ourselves  is an invitation to rediscover the familiar. This exhibition encourages photographers to go beyond the external—to see the human form as more than an object of beauty or anatomy. Instead, it becomes a canvas of lived experience, a testament to the

• Bob Books • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Category: Sport Photography • Prize: Bob Books Voucher + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The beginning of a new year brings a renewed sense of energy, motivation, and forward motion, making it the perfect time to celebrate the power of sport. That’s why we’ve selected ‘Sports’  as the theme for our January Photo of the Month competition . From the intensity of competition to the quiet focus before the whistl

• Allora Gallery • Deadline: March 1st, 2026 • Category: Architectural & Street Photography • Prize: Solo Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Allora Gallery invites photographers from across the globe to participate in our international photography competition, “Stone & Stories.”  This open call welcomes both architectural and street photography, encouraging artists to explore the built environment and the human presence that animates it. Citie

• MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas 2026 • Deadline: January 23rd, 2026 • Category: Food and Sustainability • Prize: €5,000 + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Celebrating food as nourishment for the intellect, culture, and the human spirit Curated by Claudio Composti The MIA Photo Fair, together with BNP Paribas, proudly presents the fifth edition of the IRINOX SAVE THE FOOD Award . This initiative continues in partnership with Irinox S.p.A. – Società Benefit

• The Epson Pano Award • Deadline: July 13th, 2026 • Category: Panoramic Photography • Prize: Total Prize Package $11,100 + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The 15th Epson International Pano Awards proudly celebrates the craft, creativity, and technical mastery of panoramic photography. Recognized as the world’s largest and most prestigious competition dedicated exclusively to this genre, the awards bring together the very best panoramic photographers fr

• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: February 9th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €1,000 + Solo Show in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Visual excellence, compelling storytelling, strong conceptual thinking, refined technical craftsmanship, depth of subject matter, and an authentic understanding of the photographic medium are among the essential qualities that will be carefully evaluated. These elements form the foundation of the rigorous assessment

• AI-AP • Deadline: February 6th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Publication + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The AI-AP Call for Entries is a globally recognized international competition that welcomes submissions from photographers, illustrators, and visual storytellers from around the world. Each year, the contest carefully reviews work that has been created or published during the eligibility period, selecting only the most outstanding and innovative p

• BBA Gallery + Prizes • Deadline: January 26th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €300 + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE From seasoned professionals to enthusiastic hobbyists, every photographer brings a distinctive perspective and creative energy to their work. Each individual has the potential to capture something remarkable—an image that stands out not merely for its technique, but for the emotion and imagination behind it. We value

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