Photo contests
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THE 2026 IAAP COLLECTION
THE 2026 IAAP COLLECTION is international contest of art photography, organized by IAAP from London, United Kingdom.
IAAPThe contest is open to anyone (amateur and professional photographers from all over the world); however, an entry may be rejected when the sponsoring organization or its agent, in its reasonable discretion, believes the entry does not conform to the contest rules and conditions. Entries must originate as photographs (image-captures of objects via light sensitivity) made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally. By virtue of submitting an entry, the entrant certifies the image as his own (aliases are not permitted). The entrant permits the sponsors to reproduce all or part of the entered material free of charge for publication and/or display in media related to the exhibition. This may include low resolution posting on a website. Note: Entrants who indicate that their images may not be reproduced or used 'will not be eligible for awards' or inclusion in audio-visuals of the exhibition 'and could be subject to disqualification' by the exhibition sponsors. By submitting an entry, the entrant certifies legal Age, and own all rights to these images, including copyright or parents or guardians gives permission on his/her behalf if he/she is not of Legal Age. The exhibition assumes no liability of any misuse of copyright. Images may be altered, either electronically or otherwise, by the maker. All final image must be on photographic film, or on electronic file, or on photographic or electronic print material, mounting excepted. No title or identification of the maker shall be visible anywhere on the face of an image, print mat or mount.
ZAYED FOUNDATION FOR CREATIVITY INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
ZAYED FOUNDATION FOR CREATIVITY INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST is international contest of art photography, organized by Zayed Foundation for Creativity from Cairo, Egypt.
IAAPCommon Sections for All Age Groups 1. Open Color Section: All types of colored photographs are allowed with no thematic restrictions 2. Open Monochrome Section: All types of black and white or monochromatic images are allowed Additional Section for Participants under 16 3. Daily Life Photography: Images that creatively reflect daily life scenes Additional Section for Youth under 25 4. Digital Creativity: Digitally edited images with creative expression Special Section for Professionals over 25 5. Travel & Cultures: Photos reflecting the traditions and cultures of different peoples The contest is open to anyone (amateur and professional photographers from all over the world); however, an entry may be rejected when the sponsoring organization or its agent, in its reasonable discretion, believes the entry does not conform to the contest rules and conditions. Entries must originate as photographs (image-captures of objects via light sensitivity) made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally. By virtue of submitting an entry, the entrant certifies the image as his own (aliases are not permitted). The entrant permits the sponsors to reproduce all or part of the entered material free of charge for publication and/or display in media related to the exhibition. This may include low resolution posting on a website. Note: Entrants who indicate that their images may not be reproduced or used 'will not be eligible for awards' or inclusion in audio-visuals of the exhibition 'and could be subject to disqualification' by the exhibition sponsors. By submitting an entry, the entrant certifies legal Age, and own all rights to these images, including copyright or parents or guardians gives permission on his/her behalf if he/she is not of Legal Age. The exhibition assumes no liability of any misuse of copyright. Images may be altered, either electronically or otherwise, by the maker. All final image must be on photographic film, or on electronic file, or on photographic or electronic print material, mounting excepted. No title or identification of the maker shall be visible anywhere on the face of an image, print mat or mount.
Art Paradise International Photography Circuit 2027
An international photography salon circuit open to photographers worldwide, judged across color, mono, human, nature and unlimited categories.
WPUCIPAOpen to all photographers from around the world, this salon is part of the WPU (World Photography Union) circuit and is conducted under patronages, rules and requirements approved by WPU and CIPA. Entrants compete in five sections and can win from a pool of 175+ awards including WPU Gold Medals and Salon E-Certificates. Images must be submitted digitally as JPG files within 2MB, 1920x1080 pixels, 72dpi, sRGB/RGB.
Good Omen International Photography Circuit 2027
An international photography salon open to photographers worldwide, judged across five categories with WPU/CIPA patronage.
WPUCIPAThe Good Omen International Photography Circuit 2027 is open to all photographers from around the world. It is conducted under the patronage and rules approved by the World Photography Union (WPU) and CIPA, with entries judged across five sections: Art Color, Art Mono, Record Human, Record Nature, and Unlimited. Entrants submit digital JPG images meeting specified technical requirements, with awards including WPU Gold Medals and Salon E-Certificates.
Lenscript International Salon 2026
An international FIAP/FIP-patronized photography salon organized by the Photographers Association of Durgapur, India, with four open sections.
FIAPFIPOpen to photographers worldwide, the salon accepts entries in four sections: Open Monochrome, Open Color, Nature, and World in Focus. Foreign entrants pay $15 USD (India entrants Rs.900) for all sections, with a discounted club rate for groups of 8+ members. Awards include FIAP and FIP Gold/HM/Ribbons per section, a FIAP Blue Pin for Best Author, Best Indian Entrant, and Best Club Award, judged by an international panel.
Deadline: November 18, 2026
Country: India
Entry fee: 15 USD
Theme: monochrome, color, nature, travel
Prize: FIAP Gold, FIP Gold, 2x FIAP HM, 4x FIP Ribbons, Chairman's Choice E-Certificate and E-Certificates per section; plus Best Author FIAP Blue Pin, Best Indian Entrant, and Best Club Award.
Monthly Themed Art Challenges | Free Entry Early Bird
A recurring monthly art and photography challenge from Ten Moir Gallery with a free early-bird entry period and cash awards.
Ten Moir Gallery runs ongoing monthly themed challenges open to both traditional artists and photographers, with a new theme introduced each month. Entry is free during the early-bird period (typically through the 15th), with a later final submission deadline and results announcement. Open to artists of all backgrounds and experience levels worldwide, entrants must be 18 or older.
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Country: International
Entry fee: Fee not listed
Theme: fine art, mixed media, open theme, monthly challenge
Prize: Best in Show wins a $150 cash award plus artist interview, spotlight and homepage feature; Category Runner-Ups (Traditional & Photography) win $50 cash awards plus features; Finalists (Top 15-20) receive a digital certificate and group feature; all selected artists are showcased in the Monthly Challenge Collection.
6th New View International Photography Contest 2026
An international salon of photography with FIAP, GPU, and DIPA patronage across three sections.
FIAPGPUDIPAOrganized by the New View International Photography Club based in Saudi Arabia, this annual international salon accepts entries in Open Monochrome, Open Color, and Nature categories. The contest is patronized by FIAP, GPU, and DIPA, and awards gold, silver, and bronze medals plus honorable mentions and acceptance certificates in each section. Nude photography is strictly prohibited.
Monochrome Awards 2026
An annual international competition dedicated exclusively to black and white photography across a wide range of genres.
The Monochrome Awards 2026 celebrate black and white photography as an art form, welcoming both professional and amateur photographers worldwide. Entrants can submit work across a broad set of categories and interpretations of monochrome imagery, with winners receiving cash prizes, publication in an annual book, and international exposure. Photographers of all levels of expertise are eligible, and copyright of submitted images remains with the photographer.
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Country: International
Entry fee: 22 USD
Theme: Abstract, Architecture, Black and White, Cityscapes, Conceptual, Documentary, Fashion, Fine Art, Film, Landscape, Macro/Micro, Nature, Nudes, Open Theme, People, Portrait, Photomanipulation, Photojournalism, Seascapes, Street, Travel, Wildlife
Prize: $3000 cash total: $2000 for Monochrome Photographer of the Year, $1000 for Monochrome Discovery of the Year, plus publication in the Monochrome Photography Awards annual book
Annual Photography Awards 2026
An international photography competition celebrating creativity across five broad categories with $2,500 in cash for the overall winner.
Now in its 8th edition, this international competition is open to professional and amateur photographers aged 18 and older. Entrants may submit work in up to five main categories, each divided into 25 subcategories, with complete creative freedom in aesthetics and technique. Participants retain full copyright of their submitted images.
Deadline: December 13, 2026
Country: International
Entry fee: 30 USD
Theme: Aerial, Abstract, Architecture, Cityscapes, Conceptual, Documentary, Fashion, Fine Art, Landscape, Nature, Nudes, Open Theme, Other, People, Portrait, Photomanipulation, Photojournalism, Seascapes, Street, Travel, Wildlife
Prize: $2,500 cash for the overall Grand Prize winner plus 'Annual Photographer of the Year 2026' title; $500 and a category title for each of 5 Category Winners.
Anthology Photography Competition 2026
An open international competition celebrating outstanding standalone photographs on the theme 'The World As You See It'.
Open to photographers of all levels and nationalities worldwide, with no limit on entries per person. Submitted images must interpret the theme 'The World As You See It' and are judged on quality, creativity, originality, and visual/emotional impact. Accepted styles include street, landscape, wildlife, macro, lifestyle, still life, architectural, and technically manipulated (abstract, panoramic, composite) photography. Photographers retain copyright of their work.