Phi Photo Awards - International Photography Awards Call for Entries

• Phi Photo Awards

• Deadline: February 24th, 2026

• Category: Several Categories

• Prize: $1,000 + Virtual Exhibition + Publication

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

Phi Photo Awards is an international photography competition established by Bayt Visual, a Dubai-based visual arts organization dedicated to fostering excellence in contemporary image-making. Rooted in a deep respect for visual culture and critical practice, the awards take their name from Phi (ϕ), the golden ratio—an enduring symbol of balance, harmony, and proportion that has guided artistic expression for centuries. This concept lies at the heart of the competition, which seeks to recognize photography that demonstrates a refined equilibrium between technical precision, compositional intelligence, and a clearly articulated artistic vision.

Open to photographers from all corners of the globe, Phi Photo Awards embraces a wide and inclusive spectrum of photographic practices. The competition welcomes submissions ranging from advertising and commercial photography to editorial work, fine art series, nature and landscape imagery, as well as intimate and personal visual narratives. By encouraging diversity in subject matter and approach, the awards aim to reflect the richness and complexity of contemporary photography as it is practiced today.

Designed for photographers who value thoughtful critique and professional recognition, Phi Photo Awards provides a serious platform for work that aspires to long-term relevance. Selected photographs are presented in an international virtual exhibition, offering broad global exposure and positioning artists within an internationally recognized context. In addition, outstanding works are considered for publication in the Phi Photography Annual, a hardcover book produced to gallery-quality standards and distributed to curators, editors, collectors, and other key figures within the photography and arts industries. All submissions are reviewed anonymously by an experienced international jury, following clear and rigorous evaluation criteria to ensure that the selected work reflects enduring artistic strength, conceptual clarity, and cultural significance.