THE INTERNATIONAL
PHOTO CONTESTS DIRECTORY 2026

• 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

• TPOTY • Deadline: October 12th, 2026 • Category: People, Wildlife, Underwater, Street, B&W, Landscape, Adventure, Color... • Prize: Total Prizes £50K (£10K Cash) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) is an awards competition with a difference: it is run by photographers, for photographers. From the very beginning, TPOTY has been about celebrating the people behind the images and giving photographers from across the

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: October 16th, 2026 • Theme: Southwest • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photographers are invited to submit their work for this juried exhibition dedicated to exploring the diverse landscapes, cultures, and stories of the American Southwest. The exhibition seeks to bring together a wide range of photographic perspectives, celebrating the region’s distinctive natural beauty, cultural heri

• ILPOTY • Deadline: October 31st, 2026 • Theme: Landscape Photography • Prize: $12,500 Prize Pool + Expo + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE What makes a great landscape photograph? Is it technical perfection, artistic vision, the perfect moment—or simply an image that stays with you long after you have seen it? In reality, photography competitions are influenced by all of these things, as well as the personal preferences of the judges. When thousands

• Evi Mono • Deadline: October 1st, 2026 • Theme: Two Generations. One Story. Women. • Prize: Online Presentation + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The EVI MONO AWARDS is a new international award dedicated to monochrome photography that places women and their stories at the center of its vision. Open to photographers from around the globe, the competition encourages artists to use black and white photography as a powerful medium for exploring the richn

• BCNDH / Mas Retina • Deadline: October 9th, 2026 • Theme: Human Rights and Global Justice • Prize: €3,000 + 3x€400 + Exhibition in Spain • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The ten projects chosen by the jury will become an integral part of the festival programme and will be showcased throughout Barcelona during the event. Selected works will be exhibited in public spaces and on the streets of the city, giving participants the unique opportunity to present their id

• Most Traveled People • Deadline: September 30th, 2026 • Category: Travel Photography • Prize: MTP Ticket + €800 Travel Voucher • Entry Fees: Free for MTP Registered Members • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE MTP invites photographers and travel lovers everywhere to submit outstanding photographs that capture the essence of exploration across every country and region of the world. This competition celebrates the power of travel photography to connect people through stories of discov

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Join the Global Lens Community The Global Lens Photography Awards 2026 celebrates photographic excellence across virtually every genre of contemporary photography. This competition invites both emerging and established photographers from around the world to share their most compelling work. Categories and Opportunities The competition features an extensive category system designed to accommodate a broad spectrum of creative practices. Participants can submit images in major c

• Le Stanze della Fotografia • Deadline: September 30th, 2026 • Theme: Stories related to the theme of water • Prize: Exhibition in Venice (Italy) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Le Stanze della Fotografia Foundation, in partnership with the Association for the Heritage of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, presents a new project centered on the relationship between cultural heritage and visual storytelling. As part of the initiative, a free

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• All About Photo • Deadline: September 29th, 2026 • Theme: Street Photography • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The street never stops speaking. Its stories appear in a fraction of a second and disappear just as quickly: a face reflected in a shop window, a shadow crossing an unfamiliar street, two strangers sharing an unexpected moment, the intensity of a crowded afternoon or the stillness of the city after midnight.

• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: September 28th, 2027 • Theme: Contemporary Photography • Prize: €300 + Production + Exhibition in Berlin • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The BBA One Shot Award Autumn Edition places a simple idea at the centre of its format: one photograph can carry significant artistic impact. Rather than requiring photographers to submit extensive portfolios or developed series, the award focuses on the ability of a single frame to communicate

• FotoContest • Deadline: September 30th, 2026 • Category: Black and White Photography • Prize: €500 in Cash + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The contest is dedicated to black-and-white photography, inviting photographers to submit their strongest monochrome images. The theme focuses on the visual possibilities of working without colour, highlighting elements such as light, shadow, contrast, texture, composition, atmosphere, and subject matter. Entries

• Umbra International Photography Awards • Deadline: September 30th, 2026 • Theme: Several Categories • Prize: Statues + Medals + Certificates • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The 4th Edition of the Umbra Awards 2026 welcomes photographers of all backgrounds to take part in an international celebration of photographic excellence. Recognized as one of the world's respected photography competitions, the Umbra International Photography Awards™ honor artists whose ima

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• PhotoPlace Gallery • Deadline: October 5th, 2026 • Theme: The Human Experience • Prize: Exhibition in Vermont (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE What does it mean to be human? It can be found in a fleeting glance between strangers, a family gathered around a table, a worker finishing a long day, a celebration shared by a community, or the quiet traces someone leaves behind. It can emerge through moments of joy, grief, resilience, uncertainty, connect

• Fabula Works • Deadline: November 15th, 2026 • Category: Lines • Prize: Exhibition in Rome (Italy) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The organisers are currently seeking two photographers to be selected for inclusion in their first exhibition of 2027. For this open call, photographers are invited to interpret the theme “Lines” freely and from any artistic or conceptual perspective. The theme is intentionally open-ended, allowing participants to explore th

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