Decode Gallery - Self Portrait: Call for Exhibition

• Decode Gallery

• Deadline: September 18th, 2026

• Category: Self-Portrait Photography

• Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

We are excited to announce our Self Portrait Photography Call, inviting photographers to explore one of the most personal and revealing forms of photographic expression.

Creating a self portrait is much more than simply placing yourself in front of the camera. It is an opportunity to examine identity, memory, emotion, perception, and the many ways we choose to present ourselves to the world. Through light, composition, gesture, environment, and visual symbolism, photographers can create images that communicate stories that words cannot always express.

A self portrait can be intimate, vulnerable, mysterious, experimental, conceptual, or deeply personal. It can reveal a private moment, explore a particular aspect of identity, or challenge conventional ideas of how we see ourselves and how others see us.

We invite photographers to share their most compelling self portrait work and to take us beyond the surface of the image. We are looking for photographs that offer a unique perspective, communicate a strong artistic vision, and provide an intimate glimpse into the photographer’s inner or outer world.

We look forward to discovering your stories, perspectives, and best self portrait photography.