THE INTERNATIONAL
PHOTO CONTESTS DIRECTORY 2026

• Grenze-Arsenali Fotografici • Deadline: April 30th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition + 2-Night Stay in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE There are no thematic guidelines or age limitations for participation, allowing complete creative freedom for applicants. A professional jury will carefully review all submissions and ultimately select three artists. The chosen projects will be featured in a curated exhibition overseen by Simone Azzoni and F

• Flow Trip Magazine / Kodak • Deadline: April 24th, 2026 • Theme: Film, Surf, Nature, Energy and Oneness • Prize: $50,000 in Cash Prizes + Feature • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE With $50,000 in total पुरस्कारs on the table, this is an exciting opportunity for photographers of all levels to showcase their work. Participation is open to anyone with access to a camera—whether that’s a professional setup, a mobile phone, or even a simple disposable camera. Artists

• Milano Photo Awards 2026 + Nikon • Deadline: August 15th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: €30,000 in Prizes + Nikon Z50II Camera + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE What distinguishes the Milano Photo Awards is a philosophy rooted in inclusivity and recognition. The competition celebrates its winners, but it also recognizes the importance of every photographer who contributes their vision and creativity to the event. All registered a

• E.M. • Deadline: May 15th, 2026 • Theme: Travelling • Prize: €1,000 + Trophy + Publication • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE When the Expert Imaging and Sound Association launched the EISA Photo Maestro sixteen years ago, its main aim was to motivate amateur and semi-professional photographers to think beyond individual shots and start telling stories through connected series of images. Participants are encouraged to adopt a documentary-style approach, carefully

• Dusk Photo Gallery • Deadline: April 16th, 2026 • Theme: City • Prize: Exhibition in Santa Fe (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Cities are much more than physical spaces defined by architecture and infrastructure. They are vibrant ecosystems where countless human stories unfold every day. From early morning commutes to late-night wanderings, the urban environment constantly shapes and reflects the rhythm of daily life. Through this call for submissi

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: April 10th, 2026 • Category: Black and White Photography • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery is proud to present an upcoming juried group exhibition devoted to black and white photography, inviting photographers to explore the expressive possibilities of this enduring photographic tradition. The exhibition seeks to highlight the creative potential of monochrome imagery and

• Capri Foundation • Deadline: July 5th, 2026 • Theme: Journeys and Mirages • Prize: Exhibition in Capri (Italy) + Accommodation • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE In March 2026, Fondazione Capri launched an open call through its official channels, inviting photographers from around the world—both professionals and passionate amateurs—to engage with the evocative theme VIAGGI E MIRAGGI (Journeys and Mirages). This edition draws inspiration from a remarkable anniver

• The Mangrove Action Project • Deadline: June 1st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: $1,000 + Worldwide Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Mangrove Photography Awards 2026, presented by the Mangrove Action Project, is a global photography competition that celebrates the extraordinary beauty, rich biodiversity, and delicate balance of mangrove ecosystems across the world. These unique coastal environments play a vital role in supporting wild

• Sarajevo Photography Festival • Deadline: April 10th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €7,000 + Exhibition in Sarajevo (BiH) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Sarajevo Photography Festival (SPF) is an annual international photography event that takes place over the course of a month in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Established as a platform for artistic presentation and professional exchange, the festival brings together a diverse community of

• Nikon Comedy Wildlife Award • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Theme: Pet / Wildlife / Nature • Prize: Kenyan Safari for 2 + Camera Kit • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The competition is completely free to enter and welcomes absolutely everyone, no matter what camera brand you use. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned professional photographer or someone who just enjoys snapping pictures for fun—this contest is open to all. All you need is a funny photo or video

• All About Photo • Deadline: April 28th, 2026 • Category: Portrait Photography • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE AAP Magazine #57 “Portrait” invites photographers to delve deeply into the essence of humanity that exists within every individual. From timeless studio portraits to the modern phenomenon of the selfie, portraiture has always been a powerful way to reveal emotion, identity, and connection. The most compelli

• Appennino Foto Festival • Deadline: April 26th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €3,900 Total Prizes + Exhibition in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Impressum Photo Award 2026 is an international photography competition open to photographers from all over the world, welcoming participants regardless of nationality, experience level, or photographic style. The contest aims to provide a global platform where photographers can present their w

• Australian Photographic Prize • Deadline: May 31st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: AUD $5,000 + Trophy + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Australian Photographic Prize is open to photographers of all experience levels, including professionals, emerging talents, amateurs, and students, both from across Australia and internationally. This inclusive approach ensures a vibrant and diverse competition that celebrates creativity and technica

• ReA! Art Fair • Deadline: May 6th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: 1,500€ + Exhibitions in Milan (Italy) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The ReA! Art Fair Open Call offers emerging visual artists from around the world an exciting opportunity to showcase their work within a dynamic international art fair dedicated to fresh perspectives and independent creative practices. The initiative is designed to support artists at the early stages of their careers by providing

• D.P. • Deadline: May 1st, 2026 • Category: Sport Photography • Prize: $5,000 Grant + Mentorship • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Doug Pensinger Photography Fund aims to help photographers who are just starting out or are in the early stages of their careers in sports photography. Its programs are created to support those who are still developing their skills and building professional experience in this field. If a photographer has more than three years of c

• Milano Photo Awards 2026 + Nikon • Deadline: August 15th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: €30,000 in Prizes + Nikon Z50II Camera + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Milano Photo Awards were conceived with a vision that sets them apart from traditional photography competitions. Rather than focusing exclusively on the winners, the event aims to celebrate the broader community of photographers and recognize the value of every partic

• Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts • Deadline: May 3rd, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: $475 in Awards + Exhibition in Providence (USA) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The 12th International Open Call presents a juried photography exhibition dedicated to highlighting compelling contemporary voices from across the global photographic community. This open call invites artists working in photography to submit work that reflects the breadt

• Homiens • Deadline: April 29th, 2026 • Category: Art and Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Whether you are an emerging artist in search of a meaningful platform to propel your career forward, or an established practitioner aiming to deepen your professional recognition, the Homiens Art Prize stands as a distinguished and merit-driven opportunity within the global art landscape. Designed to celebrate artis

• Flow Trip Magazine / Kodak • Deadline: April 24th, 2026 • Theme: Film, Surf, Nature, Energy and Oneness • Prize: $50,000 in Cash Prizes + Feature • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE A total of $50,000 in cash prizes is up for grabs—yes, the big ones—and the opportunity is wide open to just about anyone with a way to capture an image. Whether you shoot with a professional camera, a smartphone, a disposable, or even rely on your own creative vision and storytelling i

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: April 25th, 2026 • Theme: Home • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Decode Gallery is delighted to present an open call for submissions centered on our newest theme, HOME. Far beyond the idea of four walls and a roof, “home” is an ever-evolving concept—one that lives in our memories, emotions, and personal histories. It may be a place of comfort and refuge, a fleeting moment of belonging, or

• PhotoPlace Gallery • Deadline: April 6th, 2026 • Theme: Portals: New Perspectives • Prize: Exhibition in Vermont (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The idea of a portal carries with it a sense of curiosity and possibility. A portal marks the space between here and there, between what is known and what might lie beyond. It encourages us to look more closely, to imagine stepping through, and to consider how a simple opening can change our perception of

• 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, managed by San Jorge University within the San Valero Group, announces the launch of the 12th Jalón Ángel International Photography Prize. This annual award continues to honour photography as a medium capable of combining artistic excellence with soc

• All About Photo • Deadline: April 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Shadows • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE At All About Photo , we celebrate photography that resonates beyond the surface—images that inspire curiosity, spark emotion, and encourage viewers to look at the world in new ways. Photography has the remarkable ability to bridge cultures, capture fleeting moments, and tell powerful visual stories. Our goal is to provide

• International Aerial Photographer of the Year • Deadline: April 30th, 2026 • Category: Aerial Photography • Prize: $10,000 in Cash Prizes + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE For those eager to know whether they are included in the Top 101, the answer is easily within reach. Readers can scroll to the end of the article and browse the flipbook showcasing all selected entries. They may also navigate to the Archive section in the menu above and select the