LCE - Photographer of the Year 2026 Call for Entries

• LCE

• Deadline: January 21st, 2026

• Category: Several Categories

• Prize: £10,000 Prize Fund + Exposure

• Entry Fees: Free

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

Enter for free and compete for a share of a £10,000 prize fund across 14 exciting photography categories. These include a People’s Choice award, decided by public vote, and the Emerging Talent award, giving photography students the chance to win prizes for themselves and their university.

Open to photographers at every stage of their journey, this competition is your chance to be seen, celebrated, and recognised on a national level.

Let’s celebrate imagination, skill, and the power of photography together.

14 Categories to Explore

Whatever your style — from Landscapes and Portraits to Street, Macro, and beyond — there’s a category designed to showcase your creativity.

And with the People’s Choice and Emerging Talent awards, you can take home major prizes no matter which category you enter.

Dive in and find your inspiration.

Judged by the Experts

Our judging panel features four respected photography specialists, each offering their own expertise and creative insight.

They’ll carefully evaluate every entry, considering composition, lighting, subject matter, and technical execution to ensure every image gets the attention it deserves.

About LCE

LCE began life in Guildford in 1956 and is now proudly employee-owned, with an exciting milestone ahead as we approach our 70th anniversary in 2026.

With 26 stores across the UK, LCE is the nation’s leading specialist photographic retailer, known for award-winning service, unbiased advice, and an extensive range of cameras, lenses, and optical gear from top brands.

We’re also the trusted choice for trading in or upgrading your equipment.

Visit us online or in-store — we can’t wait to help you capture your next standout shot.