THE INTERNATIONAL
PHOTO CONTESTS DIRECTORY 2026

A space sheltered from everything, for those who have a debt with their own talent.
Because there’s a time to travel, a time to edit, and a time to submit.
Explore the best directory of opportunities for photographers, with hundreds of contests all in one list.

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CONTESTS CLOSING SOON:

Sat, Sep 05
The Leica Society International - LSI 2026 Photography Grant
Fee: $35 / Prize: $7500 + Exhibition
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Sep 05, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: $35 / Prize: $7500 + Exhibition
Theme: To Be Seen. Leica Society International (LSI) is proud to announce its tenth annual Photography Grant. The LSI Grant was established in 2017 to provide financial support for deserving photographers who are in the...
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Sat, Sep 05
NEXUS International Photography Awards (NIPA) 2026
Fee: Yes / Prize: $1,000 + Trophies
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Sep 05, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Yes / Prize: $1,000 + Trophies
Theme: Several Categories. The Nexus International Photography Awards (NIPA) invites photographers from around the world to participate in its 2026 edition. Created to recognize outstanding photographic talent and celebrate the...
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Sat, Sep 05
Napoli PHOTO Festival 2026 - Call for Entries
Fee: €15 / Prize: €100 + Exhibition
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Sep 05, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: €15 / Prize: €100 + Exhibition
Theme: Street Photography. Anyone who's ever walked through the alleys of Naples knows it: here, life doesn't wait for a shot; it strikes a pose all by itself. This idea inspired "NAPLES IS STREET PHOTO ," the...
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