Photo contests
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8th ATHENS HPS PHOTO SALON 2026
An IAAP-recognised international photo salon in Athens, Greece, with entries open until 27 December 2026.
IAAPThe 8th Athens HPS Photo Salon 2026 is an IAAP-recognised photo salon, and every accepted image counts toward IAAP honors. Entries are open until 27 December 2026. The full rules, eligibility, categories, and fee were not available in the page content I could retrieve, so those fields are left unset.
Street Photography in Messina (Italy)
Street photography exhibition call in Messina, Italy, selecting 20 photographers for a March 2027 group show titled "Glances in Transit."
Open to street photographers, with entries restricted exclusively to street photography (spontaneous urban scenes, daily life, human relationships). AI-created or AI-modified images are strictly forbidden. An internal jury will select 20 photographers, who may each have one or more photos shown in a five-day group exhibition in Messina in March 2027.
PEOPLE – Virtual 3D Exhibition
A virtual 3D group exhibition inviting artists worldwide to present work on the theme of People, in any medium including photography.
Open to artists from all backgrounds and career stages, in any medium including painting, drawing, collage, digital art, photography, and sculpture. Works may approach the theme through portraiture, figurative art, abstraction, symbolism, or experimental forms. There is no application fee, but selected artists pay a €30 processing fee to cover presenting the work in the virtual exhibition.
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Country: International
Entry fee: Fee not listed
Theme: people, portrait, figurative, abstract, conceptual
Prize: Five prizes awarded at the close of the exhibition, with certificates and featured placement in the exhibition's video guide; all selected artists are featured on the organizer's Instagram account.
Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA)
An international open-themed fine art photography competition for amateurs and professionals offering $5000 in cash prizes.
FAPA is open to photographers of all skill levels worldwide, with separate Amateur and Professional sections judged by an international panel of industry jurors. Entrants compete across 20 categories ranging from portrait and landscape to photojournalism and photomanipulation. Winners receive the title of Fine Art Photographer of the Year, cash prizes, badges/certificates, press coverage, and a showcase in the Winners Gallery.
Deadline: February 14, 2027
Country: International
Entry fee: 24 USD
Theme: Abstract, Architecture, Conceptual, Experimental, Fashion, Fine Art, Landscape, Nature, Night Photography, Nudes, Open Theme, Panoramic, People, Photojournalism, Photomanipulation, Portrait, Seascape, Street Photography, Travel, Wildlife/Animals
Prize: $5000 total in cash awards: $3000 Grand Prize for Professional Fine Art Photographer of the Year and $2000 Grand Prize for Amateur Fine Art Photographer of the Year, plus badges, certificates, press and publicity.
30th International Photographic Art Salon of Romania
An IAAP-recognised international photographic art salon hosted in Romania, open for worldwide entries.
IAAPThis is the 30th edition of the International Photographic Art Salon of Romania, an IAAP-recognised photo salon open to photographers internationally. Every print or digital image accepted into the salon counts toward entrants' IAAP honors and distinctions. Specific category and eligibility details are published on the salon's entry platform.
STROM
STROM is an IAAP-recognised international photo salon currently open for entries.
IAAPSTROM is an IAAP-recognised photo salon, open for entries until 28 February 2027. Every image accepted into the salon counts toward entrants' IAAP honors distinctions. Detailed category breakdowns, eligibility rules, and prize information were not available in the retrievable page content.
Dreaming Dawn International Salon 2026
A PSA/FIAP/FIP-patronized international digital photography salon organized by Drikkon (India) with five competition sections.
PSAFIAPFIPDRIKKONOpen to photographers worldwide, this 1st Dreaming Dawn International Salon 2026 is organized by Sandeep Das (Drikkon, India) and accepts digital entries across five sections: Open Color, Open Monochrome, Nature General, World in Focus, and Portrait. The exhibition is held under the patronage of PSA, FIAP, and FIP, with judging done remotely by an international jury and a target acceptance rate of 25-30%.
Deadline: November 28, 2026
Country: India
Entry fee: 17 EUR
Theme: open color, monochrome, nature, travel, portrait
Prize: 84 physical awards total, including FIAP Gold Medal, PSA Gold Medal, FIP Gold Medal, Drikkon Gold/Silver/Bronze Medals, Jury Choice and Chairman's Choice Medals, FIAP/FIP ribbons, plus special awards (FIAP Light Blue Pin for Best Author, Best Indian Author, Best Club).
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY: Photo Contest
An open-genre photo contest seeking images that convey a powerful visual narrative in a single frame.
Open to photographers of any level, this contest welcomes documentary, street, portrait, conceptual, travel, lifestyle, and fine art images in color or black & white. Entrants are encouraged to submit a short description explaining the story behind their photo to strengthen their chances during judging. Free account holders may submit 2 entries, with more entries available via paid plans or credits.
Deadline: February 20, 2027
Country: International
Entry fee: Fee not listed
Theme: documentary, street, portrait, conceptual, travel, lifestyle, fine art, storytelling
Prize: 1st place: PHOTOOLEX M05 Panel Light 40W; 2nd place: PHOTOOLEX X2077 Panel Light; 3rd place: PHOTOOLEX MilkGlow Pro Soft Panel Light Kit
3rd Montage International Salon 2026
An international salon of photography organized by Montage Circuit (India) with FIAP and FIP patronage across four sections.
FIAPFIPOpen to photographers worldwide, the salon accepts entries in four sections: Open Monochrome, Open Color, Nature, and World In Focus (each in color or monochrome). Entrants submit digital JPEG images meeting specified dimension and size requirements, with discounted fees for clubs submitting five or more participants. Awards include FIAP and FIP Gold Medals, Salon Gold Medals, ribbons, and certificates of merit for each section, plus a Best Overall Author FIAP Blue Pin and Best Club Trophy.
Deadline: November 8, 2026
Country: India
Entry fee: 15 EUR
Theme: nature, monochrome, color, open, travel
Prize: FIAP Gold Medal, FIP Gold Medal, Salon Gold Medal, FIAP/FIP ribbons, e-Certificates of Merit per section; Best Overall Author FIAP Blue Pin, Best Indian Author, and Best Club Trophy.
4th JCPC Awards International Photography Circuit 2027
An international photography salon circuit organized under WPU and CIPA patronage, open to photographers worldwide.
WPUCIPAOpen to all photographers from around the world, this salon is conducted under the patronage of the World Photography Union (WPU) and CIPA. Entrants compete in five sections: Art Color, Art Mono, Record Human, Record Nature, and Unlimited, with over 175 awards available including WPU Gold Medals and Salon E-Certificates.