Photo contests
A directory of open photography contests from around the web. Looking for fotoclub.md's own community contest?
20th NBPC International Salon of Photography 2026
An international salon of photography organized annually by the North Bengal Photography Club in Raiganj, India.
PSAFIAPFIPGPUOpen to photographers worldwide, the salon accepts digital entries across four sections: Open Color, Open Monochrome, Nature General, and World in Focus (color or grayscale monochrome). It is held under the patronage of PSA, FIAP, FIP and GPU, with awards including patronage golds, club medals, ribbons and e-certificates of merit judged by an international jury panel.
ONE PERFECT CLICK 2026
A PSA & FIAP patronage international photo salon open to photographers worldwide across four juried categories.
PSAFIAPOpen to photographers worldwide, the salon features four sections: Open Colour, Open Monochrome, Nature General, and World in Focus. Entries are judged by an international jury, with PSA Gold and FIAP Gold medals awarded across every category. An early bird discount applies for entries submitted by 16 October 2026.
Lunar New Year International Photography Circuit 2027
An international photographic salon open to photographers worldwide, held under WPU and CIPA patronage.
WPUCIPAOpen to all photographers from around the world, the salon accepts digital entries in five sections: Art Color, Art Mono, Record Human, Record Nature, and Unlimited. Images must be submitted as JPG files within 2MB, at 1920x1080 pixels, 72dpi, sRGB/RGB. The circuit awards WPU Gold Medals and Salon E-Certificates (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention).
The Portrait
An open call for portrait photography, from classic to contemporary, juried by artist and educator Aline Smithson.
Open to photographers of all skill levels and locations, this call for entries welcomes portraits made through any process — analog, digital, antique, or digitally manipulated — in monochrome or color. Submissions are juried by Aline Smithson, founder of LENSCRATCH and an educator at institutions including ICP and the Los Angeles Center of Photography. The contest is hosted by the SE Center for Photography.
The Visionaries International Salon 2026
An international FIAP/FIP-patronised digital photography salon with four sections including open color, open monochrome, nature, and photojournalism-style 'World in Focus'.
FIAPFIPOrganized by Stint Global India Private Limited (Histogram International), this salon is open to photographers worldwide across four sections: Open Color, Open Monochrome, Nature, and World in Focus. Entrants submit digital JPEG images (max 1920x1080px, 300dpi, sRGB, up to 2MB) for judging by a panel of Indian selectors, with awards including FIAP Gold Medals, FIP Medals, Ribbons, and Certificates of Merit.
Zeal for Art 2026
An international FIAP/FIP-patronized photo salon organized by Fotosalons (India) with four competition sections.
FIAPFIPZeal for Art 2026 is an international photographic salon open to entrants worldwide, offered under FIAP and FIP patronage. Photographers may submit digital images in one of four sections: Open Monochrome, Open Colour, Nature, and Street. Images must be one per section, free of identifying marks, sized 1920x1080 px at 300 dpi, and under 2 MB.
CEWE Photo Award 2027
A free, worldwide photo contest inviting photographers of all levels to showcase the beauty of the world across ten categories.
Open to professionals and enthusiastic smartphone photographers alike, the CEWE Photo Award lets participants submit up to 100 images for free under the slogan 'Our world is beautiful.' Entries are judged across ten different categories by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and professional photographers. The contest connects photo enthusiasts across the globe and celebrates the diversity of our planet.
Chittagong Photo Express 2026
An international FIAP/BPS/IIG-patronized photo salon organized by Chitrachintaa Photographers Circle in Chattogram, Bangladesh.
FIAPBPSIIGOpen to photographers worldwide, the salon accepts digital entries across four sections: Open Monochrome, Open Colour, World In Focus, and Portrait (Color or Monochrome). Entrants may submit in any 2 or all 4 sections, with discounted club rates available for groups of 10 or more. The event culminates in judging, notifications, an exhibition, and a printed catalogue with awards.
Deadline: November 5, 2026
Country: Bangladesh
Entry fee: 10 EUR
Theme: open monochrome, open color, travel/world in focus, portrait
Prize: FIAP Gold, BPS Gold, IIG Gold and Salon Gold medals per section, plus FIAP HMs, IIG Ribbons, BPS and Chitrachintaa HM Digitals; overall awards include FIAP Blue Pin for Best Author, Inner Eye Medal for Best Bangladeshi Entrant, Best Club Award, and Best Group Award.
SPECTRA International Digital Circuit 2026
An international digital photography circuit run by Enprint (India) with five sections spanning three FIAP/FIP/APS-patronized salons.
FIAPFIPAPSOpen to photographers worldwide, SPECTRA 2026 accepts digital entries across five sections: Open Color, Open Monochrome, General Nature, Photo Travel (World in Focus), and Photojournalism. Entries are judged by an international jury panel across three salons, with awards including FIAP Gold, FIP Medals, APS medals/ribbons, Chairman's Choice, and Best Club/Entrant honors. Entry fees vary by number of sections entered, with an early-bird discount available until 1 November 2026.
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Country: India
Entry fee: 32 EUR
Theme: open color, open monochrome, nature, travel, photojournalism
Prize: FIAP Gold, FIP Medal, FIAP/FIP Ribbons, APS Gold/Ribbon, Club Gold/Silver/Bronze medals, Chairman's Choice, Best Entrant (FIAP Blue Pin & SBCF Medal) and Best Club awards
Paris International Street Photo Awards
Paris International Street Photo Awards is an annual photo contest dedicated to the niche of Street Photography open to all photographers regardless of their nationality and geographical location. It is the most detailed photo contest in the world on Street Photography as it has more than 20 categories in which photographers can apply.
Paris International Street Photo Awards is an annual photo contest dedicated to the niche of Street Photography open to all photographers regardless of their nationality and geographical location. It is the most detailed photo contest in the world on Street Photography as it has more than 20 categories in which photographers can apply.
Deadline: November 3, 2026
Country: France
Entry fee: 18 EUR
Theme: Abstract Architecture Black and White Cityscapes Conceptual Documentary Environmental Fashion Fine Art Macro/Micro Multi-categories Nature Other Panoramic People Portrait Self-Portrait Landscape Sports Street Travel Urban Wildlife
Prize: - $3,000 in Cash Prize - The latest IPhone 17 Pro Max 2TB - Possibility to publish your first monograph with a publishing house