Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026 - Open Call

• 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

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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 relevant year to view the results.

Looking down upon a subject offers a perspective that feels fresh, striking, and sometimes intriguingly disorienting. Because daily life unfolds at eye level, an elevated viewpoint reveals a world rarely seen. Roads turn into graphic lines, fields into textured canvases, and coastlines into flowing abstractions. What once appeared ordinary can suddenly seem monumental or delicately patterned.

Photographers around the world are increasingly embracing this dramatic shift in viewpoint. Equipped with cutting-edge drones, many are capturing remarkably sharp and dynamic aerial compositions. Others take to the skies using airplanes, helicopters, and even balloons—methods that require greater investment but offer unmatched vantage points and expansive horizons.

Over the past decade, as the International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards continued to grow in reputation and reach, organisers Peter Eastway and David Evans observed a notable trend. Aerial imagery was becoming not only more frequent but exceptionally powerful. The idea of establishing a dedicated competition for aerial photography naturally followed. The conclusion was unmistakable: there was both space and strong enthusiasm for celebrating this evolving art form.