Photo contests
A directory of open photography contests from around the web. Looking for fotoclub.md's own community contest?
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.
Sparkling International Salon 2026
A FIAP- and FIP-patronized international digital photo salon accepting entries across four sections.
FIAPFIPSparkling International Salon 2026 welcomes photographers worldwide to submit up to four images each in four sections (Open Monochrome, Open Colour, Nature, and World in Focus), for a maximum of sixteen entries. Images are judged over four rounds by a three-member international panel, with results announced in December 2026 and a catalogue and exhibition following in early 2027. Entries must be original, unwatermarked JPEG files meeting specific size and resolution requirements.
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Country: India
Entry fee: 17 USD
Theme: monochrome, color, nature, world in focus
Prize: FIAP Gold, FIP Gold, Club Gold/Silver/Bronze medals, FIAP Honourable Mention, FIP Ribbon, Honourable Mention (PDF), plus special honours for Best Author (FIAP Blue Pin), Best Indian Entrant (Club Gold), and Best Club Award.
Salon of Romania
International digital photography salon hosted by the Association of Photographer Artists from Romania.
FIAPAAFROpen to digital works in three sections: Open Color, Open Monochrome and World in Focus. Up to four works may be entered per section. The flat entry fee is 15 EUR.
Shadows of Life
International digital photography contest organised by PC Simanovci in Serbia, with twelve thematic sections.
Open to digital works in twelve sections, including open colour and monochrome, portrait, streets, journalism, travel, nature and nude. Up to four works may be entered per section. Entry fees are charged by section, with the lowest tier shown here.
Faces of Men: Portrait Photography Contest
A color portrait photography contest celebrating expressive, posed male portraiture.
Open to photographers worldwide via the TopPhotoAwards platform, this contest seeks posed (not candid) male portraits that reveal character, mood, and identity through lighting, styling, and composition. Only color images are accepted; black & white submissions are disqualified. Free account holders may submit 2 entries, with more entries available via paid plans or credits.
Morina
International digital photography contest organised by Student Photo Group Koper in Slovenia, with twelve sections.
Open to digital works in twelve sections, including open colour and monochrome, travel, sport, water, nature and celebration. Up to four works may be entered per section. Entry fees are charged by section, with the lowest tier shown here.
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).
Vardar Photo Awards
International digital photography awards in North Macedonia, with nine thematic sections.
NPUMOpen to digital works in nine sections: Open Color, Open Monochrome, Nature, Travel, Journalism, Child, Woman, Street and Nude. Up to four works may be entered per section. Entry fees are charged by section, with the lowest tier shown here.
people's photo salon
International digital photo salon with sections for open color and monochrome, people, and photojournalism, hosted in Egypt.
FIAPGPUDigital entries are accepted in four sections: A OPEN (color), B OPEN (monochrome), C PEOPLE and D PHOTOJOURNALISM, with up to 4 works per section. Fees are charged per number of sections entered, from EUR 15 to 30. Awards include FIAP, IAAP and CLUB medals and e-certificates.
winter photo awards
International digital photo contest with nine themed sections, organised by Photo art group Prilep in North Macedonia.
NPUMDigital entries are accepted in nine sections: A OPEN COLOR, B OPEN MONOCHROME, C MINIMALISM, D ARCHITECTURE, E NATURE, F SPORT, G WOMAN, H WINTER and I PHOTOJOURNALISM, with up to 4 works per section. Fees depend on the number of sections entered, from EUR 10 to 20. Awards are IAAP, PAG and NATIONAL e-certificates.