THE INTERNATIONAL
PHOTO CONTESTS DIRECTORY 2026

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• Dusk Photo Gallery • Deadline: October 22nd, 2026 • Theme: Human • Prize: Exhibition in Santa Fe (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photographers are invited to submit images that explore the many dimensions of what it means to be human. This open call seeks photographs that go beyond appearances, capturing the emotions, experiences, and subtle details that shape our everyday lives. From quiet moments of reflection and unguarded expressions to sponta

• Rotterdam Photo • Deadline: October 4th, 2026 • Theme: Vibrance, The Pulse of a Living World • Prize: Exhibition at the Rotterdam Photo Festival • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Vibrance, the theme of Rotterdam Photo, invites photographers to explore a different perspective on the contemporary world, moving beyond narratives dominated by crisis, uncertainty, and conflict. Rather than overlooking the challenges that shape our time, the festival seeks to highlight

• 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 is excited to present a juried group exhibition dedicated to one of photography's most fundamental and expressive subjects: Shadow and Light. From the earliest days of the medium, photographers have explored the delicate balance between illumination and darkness, discovering how the interac

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• AKC American Kennel Club • Deadline: October 31st, 2026 • Theme: The Great Outdoors • Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The 2026 AKC Photo Contest welcomes participation from both experienced photographers and those seeking to further develop their skills. Centered around the theme “The Great Outdoors,” this year’s competition highlights imagery that reflects outdoor landscapes, environments, and moments connected to n

• 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 awards competition with a difference: it is run by photographers, for photographers. From the very beginning, TPOTY has been about celebrating the people behind the images and giving photographers from across the

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: October 16th, 2026 • Theme: Southwest • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photographers are invited to submit their work for this juried exhibition dedicated to exploring the diverse landscapes, cultures, and stories of the American Southwest. The exhibition seeks to bring together a wide range of photographic perspectives, celebrating the region’s distinctive natural beauty, cultural heri

• ILPOTY • Deadline: October 31st, 2026 • Theme: Landscape Photography • Prize: $12,500 Prize Pool + Expo + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE What makes a great landscape photograph? Is it technical perfection, artistic vision, the perfect moment—or simply an image that stays with you long after you have seen it? In reality, photography competitions are influenced by all of these things, as well as the personal preferences of the judges. When thousands

• Evi Mono • Deadline: October 1st, 2026 • Theme: Two Generations. One Story. Women. • Prize: Online Presentation + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The EVI MONO AWARDS is a new international award dedicated to monochrome photography that places women and their stories at the center of its vision. Open to photographers from around the globe, the competition encourages artists to use black and white photography as a powerful medium for exploring the richn

• 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 The ten projects chosen by the jury will become an integral part of the festival programme and will be showcased throughout Barcelona during the event. Selected works will be exhibited in public spaces and on the streets of the city, giving participants the unique opportunity to present their id

• Most Traveled People • Deadline: September 30th, 2026 • Category: Travel Photography • Prize: MTP Ticket + €800 Travel Voucher • Entry Fees: Free for MTP Registered Members • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE MTP invites photographers and travel lovers everywhere to submit outstanding photographs that capture the essence of exploration across every country and region of the world. This competition celebrates the power of travel photography to connect people through stories of discov

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• Global Lens • Deadline: September 30th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: $1,000 + Exhibition + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Global Lens Photography Awards 2026 celebrates photographic excellence across virtually every genre of contemporary photography, inviting emerging and established photographers from around the globe to share their most compelling work. The competition features an extensive category system designed to accommodate

• Le Stanze della Fotografia • Deadline: September 30th, 2026 • Theme: Stories related to the theme of water • Prize: Exhibition in Venice (Italy) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Le Stanze della Fotografia Foundation, in partnership with the Association for the Heritage of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, presents a new project centered on the relationship between cultural heritage and visual storytelling. As part of the initiative, a free

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