Budapest International Foto Awards 2026 - Call for Entries

• Budapest International Foto Awards

• Deadline: August 5th, 2026

• Category: Several Categories

• Prize: €3,000 + Exhibition in Budapest (Hungary)

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

The Budapest International Foto Awards is more than just a photography competition—it is a welcoming and inclusive creative home for photographers from all corners of the world, representing all genres, experience levels, and artistic visions. Our mission is to provide a stage where your most meaningful, striking, or imaginative images can be shared with a community that values the power of visual expression. In Eastern Europe and beyond, BIFA strives to amplify the voices of photographers who understand that even a single photograph can carry extraordinary emotion, insight, or cultural significance.

We believe that behind every compelling image stands a storyteller. Whether you capture fleeting everyday moments, craft conceptual scenes, document lived realities, or experiment with new forms of visual expression, your story matters, and this is the place where it can be seen, appreciated, and celebrated. Photography is a language that transcends borders, and BIFA exists to connect those voices—from emerging creators finding their footing to established artists refining their craft.

The competition is open to absolutely everyone. We warmly encourage photographers from around the globe to enter, share their artistic journeys, and take part in a growing international dialogue built through imagery, creativity, and cultural exchange.

As part of a global family of awards, BIFA is a sister competition to both the Moscow International Foto Awards and the Tokyo International Foto Awards. By submitting your work to these related competitions, you can broaden your reach, introduce your art to new audiences, and gain recognition across multiple continents. Together, these platforms form a supportive global ecosystem dedicated to uplifting creative voices and celebrating photography as a universal form of communication.