THE INTERNATIONAL
PHOTO CONTESTS DIRECTORY 2026

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Descubre las mejores convocatorias de concursos de fotografía en España. Participa y muestra tu talento en diversas competiciones abiertas.

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• Head On Photo Festival • Deadline: August 16th, 2026 • Theme: Several Categories • Prize: AUD$80,000 + Exhibition in Sydney • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities The Head On Photo Awards present photographers with the opportunity to compete for a combined $80,000 in prizes, making it one of the most significant international photography competitions. The awards are open to photographers of every skill level, from first-time entrants and

Descubre los mejores concursos de street photography en 2026 y presenta tu trabajo para ganar visibilidad y premios en efectivo.

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• Freezer Festival • Deadline: August 23rd, 2026 • Theme: The Real • Prize: Solo Exhibition in La Plata (Argentina) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities Are you creating exciting work in photography or publishing? This open call invites photographers, artist collectives, independent publishers, creative businesses, and anyone developing projects connected to photography to take part in a unique event celebrating visual culture and indep

• New York City for Photographic Arts • Deadline: August 16th, 2026 • Theme: Decay, Corrosion, Rust • Prize: $4,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities In a world increasingly focused on the new, the polished, and the flawless, there is something profoundly compelling about subjects shaped by time and exposure. Rust, corrosion, decay, and weathering create visual qualities that are impossible to manufactur

Discover top environmental photography awards to enter in 2026, offering valuable opportunities for photographers focused on conservation and climate.

Descubre las convocatorias de fotografía 2026 más importantes en España. ¡No te pierdas las oportunidades de visibilidad y premios!

• PhotoED Magazine • Deadline: September 9th, 2026 • Theme: Real VS Imagined • Prize: Publication (Digital & Print) • Entry Fees: Free for Subscribers • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities What is real? What is imagined? And where do the two begin to overlap? Issue #78 invites photographers from around the world to explore these questions through unique, lens-based photographic work. We are looking for projects that transform reality, invent fictional worl

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• Arc'Teryx • Deadline: September 6th, 2026 • Theme: Exploring Mountaineering / Alpinism • Prize: €1,000 Worth of Clothing + Publication • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities Looking for a fresh perspective and a new way to experience the great outdoors? Visual Ascent, a photography competition organized by Arc'teryx and Fisheye, invites photographers, climbing enthusiasts, outdoor lovers, and curious observers to turn their cameras towa

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• Fujifilm • Deadline: August 17th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: $10,000 Grant + Fujifilm GFX Camera • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Created in 2021, the GFX Challenge Grant Program is FUJIFILM's global grant initiative designed to empower emerging creative talent and encourage innovative visual storytelling. By awarding five Global Grants and ten Regional Grants, the program provides creators with the financial resources, professional equipment, and internationa

Descubre cómo participar en los mejores concursos de fotografía de arquitectura en España y mejora tu candidatura con consejos prácticos.

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Descubre cómo inscribirte en concursos de naturaleza. Conoce las convocatorias, bases y requisitos para no descalificarte.

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: August 21st, 2026 • Theme: Unposed • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities Real life unfolds in the most powerful and unforgettable ways when nothing is planned. This category celebrates authentic documentary photography that captures genuine, unscripted moments exactly as they happen—without posing, staging, or performance. Whether photographing everyday life, in

• Out From The Mist • Deadline: August 28th, 2026 • Theme: Exploring Experiences of Mental Illness • Prize: $1,650 AUD + Exposure + Masterclass • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE For More Opportunities We invite photographers, audio producers, and short filmmakers from all backgrounds to submit work that explores personal experiences of mental illness. Your project may be based on your own experiences or on those of a family member, friend, or someone whose