Photo contests
A directory of open photography contests from around the web. Looking for fotoclub.md's own community contest?
International Handicrafts Photo Awards 2026
A free-to-enter international photography competition documenting traditional and contemporary handicrafts around the world.
Organized by ESDER within an international Erasmus+ project, this contest invites photographers aged 18 and over to submit up to ten images (color or black and white) depicting artisans, handmade objects, production techniques, workshops, tools and materials. There are no separate categories; all entries compete within a single theme devoted to craftsmanship. The 109 selected images (3 winners plus 106 exhibition awards) will be featured in a bilingual catalogue, a 3D virtual exhibition, and a gala event in Ankara, Türkiye.
6th Biennial Photography Contest – AMPF
A free international nature photography contest organized by a Portuguese cultural association, offering cash prizes and a physical exhibition.
Organized by the Associação de Matosinhos – do Passado ao Futuro in Portugal with support from the local City Council, this open call invites photographers worldwide aged 18 and over to submit images centered on the single theme of 'Nature'. There are no separate technical categories; entries are judged purely on their interpretation of the natural world. Twenty-five selected works will be featured in a physical exhibition, and the jury will award four cash prizes, including a special prize for the best photo taken in Matosinhos.
Deadline: August 31, 2026 (Closed)
Country: Portugal
Entry fee: Fee not listed
Theme: nature
Prize: €2,500 in total cash prizes (€1,000 for 1st, €600 for 2nd, €500 for 3rd, €400 special prize for best photo taken in Matosinhos) plus a physical exhibition of 25 selected works and a printed portfolio by FLORICOLOR for the winner.
Architecture Photography MasterPrize 2026 (APMP 2026)
A global competition recognizing outstanding photography of the built environment, with a final deadline of August 31, 2026.
Organized by the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP), the APMP celebrates outstanding images that capture the essence of the built environment, including exteriors, interiors, and architectural details. Participants can submit single images or series across various categories, such as Cultural Exterior, Residential Interior, and Sustainable Architecture. The competition is open to both professional and amateur photographers worldwide, aged 18 and above, and eligible projects must be no older than five years.
Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2026
An international grant supporting young and emerging photojournalists with a £10,000 award.
The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant is an international open call honoring photojournalist Ian Parry, offering financial support and mentorship to emerging talent. It is open to photographers aged 24 or under, or anyone enrolled in a full-time photographic course, with a single theme of photojournalism.
PSI International Photography Salon 2026
An online international photography salon organized by The Photographic Society of India (PSI) with four sections open to worldwide entrants.
PSAFIAPPSIFIPEntrants can submit to four sections: Open Monochrome, Open Colour, Nature General, and World In Focus. The salon accepts digital entries online, with an early-bird discounted fee available until the end of July and a standard fee for all four sections thereafter.
Identity 2026 International Photography Exhibition
An international open call inviting photographers to explore the theme of "Identity" across any genre.
Organized by the Glasgow Gallery of Photography, this exhibition invites photographers worldwide to submit up to 8 images exploring identity in all its forms — whether personal or someone else's story. The open call spans multiple genres including portraiture, documentary, landscape and cityscape work, since organizers note that even landscapes or cityscapes can reflect the environments that shape identity. Selected participants are also automatically entered for a chance to be named Photographer of the Month.
Deadline: August 28, 2026 (Closed)
Entry fee: Free
Theme: portrait, documentary, landscape, cityscape, identity
Prize: Exhibition inclusion; work photographed and videoed in situ and shared via gallery social media; chance to be named Photographer of the Month. Note: submission is free, but a £38 participation fee applies if selected.