• Natural Landscape Photography Awards • Deadline: May 31st, 2026 • Category: Landscape / Natural Photography • Prize: $5,000 + Exposure + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Welcome to the Natural Landscape Photography Awards (NLPA) , a global competition dedicated to celebrating the beauty, power, and diversity of landscapes and nature photography. The awards were created with a clear mission: to discover and showcase the most outstanding images of the

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: May 8th, 2026 • Category: Shadow and Light • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery invites photographers to participate in a juried group exhibition centered on the enduring dialogue between shadow and light. Photography, in its essence, is a language written in luminosity and absence—a continuous negotiation between what is revealed and what remains concealed. Shadows are not

• All About Photo • Deadline: May 1st, 2026 • Category: Portrait Photography • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE AAP Magazine #57 “Portrait” is your chance to explore what it really means to capture a person. From polished studio portraits to spontaneous selfies and everything in between, portrait photography continues to evolve as a powerful way to express identity and emotion. The best portraits don’t just show a face—

• Grenze-Arsenali Fotografici • Deadline: April 30th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition + 2-Night Stay in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Artists are invited to apply without any restrictions on theme or age, making this an open and inclusive opportunity for creative expression. From all submissions, three artists will be selected by a jury and given the chance to present their work in a professionally curated exhibition led by Simone Azzoni a

• Milano Photo Awards 2026 + Nikon • Deadline: August 15th, 2026 • Category: C ontemporary Photography • Prize: €30,000 in Prizes + Nikon Z50II Camera + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Milano Photo Awards set themselves apart from many other photography competitions through a clear and defining philosophy: the event is designed not only to celebrate the winners, but also to recognize and give visibility to every photographer who chooses to partici

• P.M.O.H. • Deadline: May 7th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €2,500+VAT Budget + 3 Solo Exhibitions in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The 5th edition of the PhMuseum Days Open Call is now officially open for submissions, inviting visual artists from around the world to take part in a unique opportunity to exhibit their work במסגרת an international context. Selected artists will be featured at the PhMuseum Days International Photography Festival, scheduled t

• Photojournalism Prize (PJP) • Deadline: April 30th, 2026 • Category: Photojournalism and Documentary • Prize: €5,000 + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The announcement of the Photo Journalism Prize (PJP) introduces a noteworthy competition committed to honoring the extraordinary power of photography as a medium of truth and transformation. Open to both professional photographers and amateur practitioners, the PJP serves as a dynamic forum wher

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: May 23rd, 2026 • Category: Black and White • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Decode Gallery is pleased to introduce its upcoming exhibition theme: Black and White. As one of the most enduring and influential forms of photographic expression, black and white photography continues to hold a unique place within the medium. Rooted in the origins of photography itself, it strips the image down

• 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 The question of inclusion in the Top 101 can be answered in two simple ways. Interested participants can consult the flipbook of selected works located at the bottom of the article, or they can visit the Archive section via the main menu and select the current year to review the r

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• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: June 1st, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €300 + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE They are seeking a single, powerful image—the kind of definitive frame that captures attention instantly and lingers in the viewer’s mind. Conceived as their most accessible global open call to date, the 2026 Spring Edition offers photographers from around the world a clear and direct entry point into the vibrant Berlin art

• Homiens • Deadline: April 29th, 2026 • Category: Art and Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Homiens Art Prize offers a compelling opportunity for both emerging and established artists seeking meaningful exposure and professional advancement. As a merit-based and internationally recognized award, it serves as a strategic platform for artists aiming to strengthen their presence within the global art indu

• Recount Photography Agora • Deadline: April 27th, 2026 • Theme: Numbers • Prize: Exhibition in Barcelona (Spain) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE This call invites contributions that reflect on the quiet yet powerful systems that structure our existence: those of counting, measuring, classifying, and ordering. We are interested in visual stories—combinations of photography and text—that engage with these mechanisms not only as tools, but as cultural, political,

• Dusk Gallery • Deadline: May 22nd, 2026 • Theme: Abandoned • Prize: Exhibition in Santa Fe (USA) + Sales • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The theme of this call is Abandoned—an exploration of absence, memory, and the quiet traces left behind by time. We invite photographers to reflect on spaces, objects, and environments that have been left behind, whether through neglect, transition, or the passage of history. From decaying buildings and forgotten infrastructure

• Photo Artfolio • Deadline: May 13th, 2026 • Theme: Street Rhythms (Street Photography) • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The street unfolds as a dynamic stage—an ever-changing environment shaped by movement, chance encounters, and the subtle choreography of everyday life. Within this space, fleeting gestures, layered narratives, and spontaneous interactions come together to form a visual language that is both immediat

• 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” warmly invites photographers to celebrate the shared humanity that connects us all. Portrait photography, whether created in a studio, captured candidly on the street, or taken as a self-portrait, has a unique ability to reveal the soul behind the face. The most memorable portrai

• SEE:ZEEN Magazine • Deadline: May 27th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: Publication + Exposure • Entry Fee: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Submissions are welcome from anyone, anywhere in the world. There are no geographic boundaries or restrictions—we are excited to see perspectives from diverse contexts, cultures, and lived experiences. see-zeen embraces all forms of photographic expression. We do not limit submissions by theme, style, or genre. Whethe

• Arcadian Gallery • Deadline: May 15th, 2026 • Category: Nature Photography • Prize: $2,000 + Exhibition in Cumberland (USA) • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The International Nature Photography Competition & Exhibition is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating excellence in nature photography from artists around the globe. The competition invites submissions that capture the beauty, complexity, and urgency of the natural world, encompassing subjects such as flo

• Capri Foundation • Deadline: July 5th, 2026 • Theme: Journeys and Mirages • Prize: Exhibitions in Capri (Italy) + Accommodation • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE In March 2026, Fondazione Capri introduced an open call addressed to photographers of all backgrounds, encouraging them to interpret the theme VIAGGI E MIRAGGI . Open to both professionals and amateurs, the initiative invites participants to reflect on the nature of travel, perception, and illusion thr

• Recount Photography Agora • Deadline: April 27th, 2026 • Theme: Numbers • Prize: Exhibition in Barcelona (Spain) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Through this open call, we seek to gather a rich and diverse collection of visual narratives that combine photography and text to explore the pervasive role of quantification, classification, and ordering in shaping human life. These submissions will form the foundation of a broader curatorial project that will culmin

• PhotoPlace Gallery • Deadline: May 4th, 2026 • Theme: After Dark: Night, Sky, and Shadow • Prize: Exhibition in Vermont (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE PhotoPlace Gallery is now accepting submissions for After Dark, a juried exhibition focused on photography created between dusk and dawn. This call invites photographers to explore and share images that capture the unique qualities of nighttime environments. Submissions may include a wide variety o

• 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 contest designed to bring together photographers from across the globe and highlight diverse visual perspectives. Open worldwide, the competition encourages artists and image-makers to submit their work and take part in a platform dedi

• Grenze-Arsenali Fotografici • Deadline: April 30th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition + 2-Night Stay in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE This open call welcomes participants of all ages and does not impose any specific theme, encouraging a wide range of artistic approaches. After evaluating the submissions, the jury will select three artists whose work will be showcased in an exhibition curated by Simone Azzoni and Francesca Marra. Selected p

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: May 8th, 2026 • Category: Shadow and Light • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming juried group exhibition dedicated to the theme of shadow and light. At its core, photography is an art form grounded in the observation and recording of luminous contrast—the interplay between illumination and obscurity that shapes how we perceive an image. Thi