Photo contests
A directory of open photography contests from around the web. Looking for fotoclub.md's own community contest?
photo fair circuit
A three-leg international photography circuit hosted in Georgia, Ukraine and Morocco, with three digital sections.
FIAPPSAGPUThe circuit has three sections (A–C): open colour, open monochrome and world in focus, with up to four works per section. It runs as three linked photo fairs in Georgia, Ukraine and Morocco. The fee is EUR 38 to 43 depending on the number of sections entered.
lichtspiel
An international open photography contest with nine digital sections, from open colour and monochrome to minimalism, architecture, nature and photojournalism.
The contest is open to digital entries across nine sections (A–I), with up to four works per section. Fees range from EUR 10 to 20 depending on the number of sections entered. Awards are issued as IAAP, CLUB and SALON e-certificates.
concept photo
An international photography contest run by the University Photo Cinema Club Banja Luka, with digital and large-print sections.
FIAPThe contest has five sections (A–E) covering open, portrait and nature images in colour or monochrome, plus large-format print sections. Each section accepts up to four works. Fees range from EUR 15 to 25 depending on the number of sections entered.
PHOTO FAIR CIRCUIT 2026
An IAAP-recognised photo salon with entries open until 6 December 2026, where every accepted entry counts toward IAAP honors.
IAAPPHOTO FAIR CIRCUIT 2026 is an IAAP-recognised photo salon, and every acceptance counts toward IAAP honors. Only the page's summary metadata was retrievable, so categories, eligibility, fees, and prizes are not confirmed here. The page is also branded with IAAP (theiaap.com) assets while hosted on photostock.ge, so the organiser should be verified before listing.
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.
between
An international digital photography contest with twelve thematic sections, from open monochrome and colour to sport and landscape.
The contest has twelve digital sections (A–L), including open colour and monochrome, portrait, street and landscape, with up to four works per section. Fees range from EUR 5 to 20 depending on the number of sections entered. Awards are issued as IAAP, national, club and salon e-certificates.
Deadline: December 7, 2026
Country: North Macedonia
Entry fee: 5 EUR
Theme: open monochrome, open color, nude, photojournalism, motion, shadows, insects, portrait, street, architecture, landscape, sport
Prize: IAAP, national and SALON Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mention e-certificates awarded per section.
2nd Esteem International Salon 2026
An FIAP- and FIP-sanctioned international photography salon with monochrome, colour, nature and portrait sections, closing 8 December 2026.
FIAPFIPOpen to photographers worldwide, with entries in Open Monochrome, Open Colour, Nature and Portrait sections. Entry is €14 for any one section or €18 for all sections, with an early-bird rate of €14 for all sections until 11 November (the page's fee table and banner differ, so confirm before submitting). Images are limited to 2MB, 1920 px wide, 1080 px high and 300 DPI.
sardinia
An international digital photography contest organised by Art Nouveau in Italy, with twelve thematic sections.
The contest has twelve digital sections (A–L), including open colour and monochrome, minimalism, nature, architecture and photojournalism, with up to four works per section. Fees range from EUR 5 to 20 depending on the number of sections entered. Awards are issued as IAAP and CLUB e-certificates and diplomas.
Deadline: December 8, 2026
Country: Italy
Entry fee: 5 EUR
Theme: open color, open monochrome, minimalism, lines, child, architecture, people, nature, adventures, human presence, tradition, photojournalism
Prize: IAAP Gold, Silver and Bronze e-certificates, IAAP diploma set, and CLUB Gold, Silver, Bronze and Diploma awards per section.
South Great-Wall International Photography Circuit 2026
A worldwide digital photography competition organized by the World Photography Union across five sections with WPU-sanctioned distinctions.
WPUCIPAOpen to photographers from all over the world, this digital-image contest is held under the approved rules of the World Photography Union (WPU) with the patronage of CIPA, and all awards count toward WPU Distinctions. Entrants compete in five sections: Art Color, Art Mono, Record Human, Record Nature, and Unlimited. Over 175 awards are on offer, including WPU Gold Medals and Salon E-Certificates (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention).
moment of eternity
International digital photography salon organised by PC Simanovci in Serbia, with six sections and FIAP recognition.
FIAPISFIUPICSFSSDigital entries are accepted in six sections: Open Color, Open Mono, Nature, Portrait, People and World in Focus, with up to 4 works per section. Fees are charged by section, from EUR 18 to EUR 23 per section. The jury is Slobodan Cavic, Biljana Latinovic and Vladimir Jovanovski.