Photo contests
A directory of open photography contests from around the web. Looking for fotoclub.md's own community contest?
BOĞAZLAR VE GEMİLER / THROUGH THE STRAITS
An IAAP-recognised international photo salon open for entries until 5 December 2026, where every accepted image counts toward IAAP honors.
IAAPBOĞAZLAR VE GEMİLER / THROUGH THE STRAITS is an IAAP-recognised photo salon. Entries are open until 5 December 2026, and every acceptance counts toward IAAP honors. The fetched page did not include eligibility rules, categories, or fee details, so these should be checked on the official rules before listing.
boğazlar ve gemiler / through the straits
An international digital photography contest on ships passing through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits, hosted in Turkiye.
FIAPTFSFThe contest has a single digital section (A), Through the Straits. Up to 4 works may be entered. The entry fee is not stated in the record.
luminous lens
An international digital photography contest with twelve sections centred on light, shadow and composition, hosted in Serbia.
IAAPZOPAThe contest has twelve digital sections (A to L), including Open Color, Portrait, Travel, Light as Subject, Contre-jour, Shadow Play and Negative Space. Up to 4 works may be entered per section. Base section fees range from 6 to 20 EUR.
Deadline: December 5, 2026
Country: Serbia
Entry fee: 6 EUR
Theme: color, monochrome, portrait, people, nature, travel, photojournalism, light, contre-jour, shadow, negative space
Prize: Gold, silver and bronze E-Certificates (IAAP, Salon and ZOPA) and Honorable Mention E-Certificates in each section.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.