THE INTERNATIONAL
PHOTO CONTESTS DIRECTORY 2026

• Hotusa Group • Theme: Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture • Deadline: October 20th, 2026 • Prize: €5,000 + 1-Night Stay • Entry Fee: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Hotusa Group invites photographers from around the world—both emerging and established—to participate in the 24th Eurostars Grand Marina Photography Award Josep Juanpere 2026. This year’s edition challenges participants to create photographic triptychs inspired by the theme “Barcelona, World Capital of Arch

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: October 16th, 2026 • Theme: Southwest • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The American Southwest offers an extraordinary wealth of photographic inspiration, from vast desert horizons and striking natural formations to centuries-old traditions and the diverse communities that call the region home. Photographers are invited to submit their images to this juried exhibition at Decode Gallery,

• SEE:ZEEN Magazine • Deadline: October 18th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: Publication + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photographers from anywhere in the world are invited to submit. see-zeen** welcomes photography without boundaries. We are interested in images that come from different perspectives, experiences, cultures, and ways of seeing. There is no single definition of what photography should be here, and no specific genre

• World Street Photo Awards • Deadline: October 10th, 2026 • Category: Street Photography • Prize: €2,500 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The street is constantly changing. People pass one another, stories intersect, gestures appear and disappear, light transforms familiar places, and extraordinary moments emerge without warning. Street photography is the art of being present for those moments—of recognizing something meaningful in

• P.M.O.H. • Deadline: October 15th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €10,000 + Solo Exhibitions in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Now in its 10th edition, the PhMuseum Women Photographers Grant is an international initiative dedicated to supporting and empowering the careers of female and non-binary photographers and visual artists working across a wide range of photographic practices. Open to professionals of all ages and from all countries, the Grant provide

• Tloupas Path • Deadline: October 15th, 2026 • Category: Renaissance • Prize: Exhibition in Greece + Gift + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE TLOUPAS PATH – Photography Award of Thessaly's Heritage is an international photography competition and festival held in Larissa, Greece, celebrating the legacy of the distinguished Greek photographer Takis Tloupas. At its heart, the project is an invitation to look more carefully at the world around us: at the lan

• PhotoPlace Gallery • Deadline: October 5th, 2026 • Theme: The Human Experience • Prize: Exhibition in Vermont (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE PhotoPlace Gallery is pleased to invite photographers to submit work to The Human Experience, a juried exhibition examining the many dimensions of human life and the diverse ways photography can document, interpret, and communicate them. The exhibition is open to a wide range of photographic approaches and e

• Homiens • Deadline: October 29th, 2026 • Category: Art and Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Homiens Art Prize is designed for artists who are ready to take the next step in their careers, whether they are emerging creatives looking for their first major international opportunity or established professionals seeking new audiences and greater recognition. More than simply an art competition, the prize

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• FotoContest • Deadline: October 31st, 2026 • Category: Black and White Photography • Prize: €500 in Cash + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photographers are invited to submit their best black-and-white images for this photography competition dedicated to the expressive power of monochrome photography. The theme, Black and White, encourages participants to explore the artistic possibilities of light, shadow, contrast, texture, and composition. From str

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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