AEFONA Photography Contest 2026
An annual conservation-focused photography contest by the Spanish Association of Nature Photographers dedicated this edition to the steppes of Spain.
Organized by AEFONA (Spanish Association of Nature Photographers), this contest asks photographers to document the biodiversity and ecological realities of Spain's steppe habitats across categories including landscape, fauna, vegetation, and human impact. It is open to both professional and amateur photographers, with a special conservation-project category reserved for AEFONA members, and enforces a strict ethical code prioritizing conservation messaging over pure aesthetics.
Deadline: September 7, 2026 (Closed)
Country: Spain
Entry fee: 20 EUR
Prize: Category winners receive approx. €1,500 worth of photographic equipment each (total prize pool over €7,500); finalists receive diplomas and AEFONA merchandise; winning and finalist images are shown in a digital exhibition.
Theme: nature, wildlife, landscape, environmental, conservation