Head On Photo Festival - Call for Entries 2026

• Head On Photo Festival

• Deadline: August 16th, 2026

• Theme: Several Categories

• Prize: AUD$80,000 + Exhibition in Sydney

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

With an impressive $80,000 prize pool, the Head On Photo Awards invite photographers from around the globe to compete in one of the world's leading photography competitions. Open to participants at every stage of their creative journey, the awards encourage submissions from professionals, amateurs, students, and anyone passionate about photography, regardless of their level of experience.

A key aspect of the competition is its commitment to impartial judging. All entries are reviewed anonymously, allowing the judging panel to focus exclusively on the quality, originality, and impact of each photograph. By removing any information about the photographer, the awards ensure that recognition is based entirely on the strength of the work itself.

The competition welcomes an extensive range of photographic styles and genres, reflecting the richness and diversity of contemporary image-making. Whether captured on a smartphone, produced in a professional studio, created as part of a documentary project, or developed through an experimental artistic process, all photographs are considered on equal terms. The Head On Photo Awards celebrate compelling visual storytelling and outstanding photographic achievement in all its forms.