World Nature Photography Awards

The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers from any country in the world. Entry is allowed for anyone aged 18 or older, except for employees of the World Nature Photography Awards (WNPA) and their organizers.

Entries are allowed in the following categories:

• Animals in their habitat
• Animal portraits
• Behavior – Amphibians and reptiles
• Behavior – Birds
• Behavior – Invertebrates
• Behavior – Mammals
• Plants and fungi
• Urban wildlife
• Landscapes and environments of planet Earth
• Underwater
• Black and white
• The art of nature
• Nature photojournalism
• People and nature

Cost

The standard entry fee is €30, which allows the submission of up to 6 images.

Prizes

The grand prize is $1000 and the title of World Nature Photographer of the Year.

Deadlines

The Early Bird deadline is March 30, 2025. The final deadline is June 30, 2025.

When will winners be announced?

The winners will be announced in February 2026

Tuscany Photo Award 2025

The Photo Contest Club Association, under the patronage of FIAF (Italian Federation of Photographic Associations), FIAP (International Federation of Photographic Art), ISF (Image Without Borders), and GPU (Global Photographic Union), organizes the international digital photography competition circuit "Tuscany Photo International Circuit 2025" (https://www.photocontestclub.org). This is a cultural event in the field of artistic photography, as it is organized exclusively for the production of artistic works, and the awarding of prizes constitutes recognition of the participants' personal merit.

The Circuit consists of the following competitions:

• Gran Prix dei Gigli

• Gran Prix dei Girasoli

• Gran Prix delle Rose

• Gran Prix dei Papaveri

The Circuit is open to all photographers worldwide, whether amateurs or professionals, who must hold all rights to the submitted images.

The "Tuscany Photo Award" Circuit includes 4 competitions and 4 themes.

The competition themes are as follows:

• Free Color (Digital Section)
• Free Monochrome (Digital Section)
• Landscape Photography (Digital Color/Monochrome Section)
• Environmental Photography (Digital Color/Monochrome Section)

Various prizes are awarded, including 409 recognitions and $2,000 USD in Amazon vouchers.

Entry Fees

The registration fee is set at €40.00 (€34 for FIAF members) for all sections. Reduced group registration fees are as follows:

• 10–20 Participants: €36.00 (FIAF members €30)
• 21–40 Participants: €34.00 (FIAF members €28)
• Over 41 Participants: €30.00 (FIAF members €24)

Deadline

Registration closes on: July 10, 2025.

Solo Exhibition July 2025

All About Photo, a leading platform in the photography world that showcases the work of renowned photographers and emerging talents, is launching the Call for Entry “Solo Exhibition – July 2025”.

This solo exhibition opportunity allows selected photographers to reach a wide audience through the independent magazine all-about-photo.com, now one of the most vibrant photography portals on the web.

🎨 Theme and Categories
The call is open to any category or subject in photography: photojournalism, street photography, fine art, portrait, nude, landscape, nature, wildlife, urban, architecture, fashion, fine art or documentary photography.

💰 Entry Fee
You may submit 6 to 14 images for a flat fee of $45.

📅 Deadline
Submissions are open until July 17, 2025.

Tokyo International Foto Awards 2025

The Tokyo International Foto Awards 2025 recognizes, celebrates, and promotes outstanding photography from all corners of the globe. TIFA connects photographers with the creative community in Tokyo, Japan, offering them an excellent platform to showcase their work to a new market.

All photographers are invited to participate in the TIFA photography competition.

There are so many categories that the contest can be considered open-themed. Here is the list of categories: https://www.tokyofotoawards.jp/prize/categories/

Prizes

• Photographer of the Year (Professional): $3,000 and the TIFA trophy
• New Talent of the Year: $2,000 and the TIFA trophy
• Category Winners (Professional and Non-Professional): $200 each (via PayPal or Amazon gift card)

Entry Fees

• Professional:
  • $30 per single image
  • $40 per series (2–9 images)
• Non-Professional:
  • $20 per single image
  • $25 per series
• Student:
  • $15 per single image
  • $20 per series
• Portfolio Category: $50
• 30% discount for each additional category if the same work is submitted in multiple categories

Eligibility Requirements

• Open to all photographers aged 18 or older, of any nationality
• Images must be in JPG format, RGB, at least 1000 pixels on the longest side, and no larger than 4MB
• Photographs must have been taken within the last 5 years

Benefits for Winners

• Exhibition of works in galleries in Tokyo and other locations
• Publication on the official website and in the online gallery
• Press releases and newsletters sent to over 90,000 subscribers
• Certificate of achievement and official winner's badge
• Invitation to the TIFA networking event
• Other winners and honorable mentions: Certificate, badge, online publication, and promotion on official channels

Deadlines

• Early Bird (10% discount): April 8, 2025
• Regular Deadline: August 1, 2025

Monte-Carlo Photo Contest 2025

Monte-Carlo Photo Contest is an international photography competition open to photographers of any nationality.

The competition is endorsed by FIAP (Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique) and AAPMC (Académie de l'Art Photographique de Monte-Carlo); the rankings of the Monte-Carlo Photo Contest are valid for FIAP honors and distinctions with worldwide recognition.

The Monte-Carlo Photo Contest 2025 is divided into four themes:

• Theme 1 – Glamour & Beauty
• Theme 2 – World in Focus
• Theme 3 – Landscape
• Theme 4 – Open Theme

Awards

• A "FIAP Light Blue Pin" will be awarded to the best overall author of the Monte-Carlo Photo Contest 2025.

• A "AAPMC Special Red Plaque" will be awarded to the best single work of the Monte-Carlo Photo Contest 2025.

Each theme will be awarded as follows:

• 1st Prize: Monte-Carlo Photo Contest Plaque and FIAP Gold Medal
• 2nd Prize: Monte-Carlo Photo Contest Plaque and FIAP Silver Medal
• 3rd Prize: Monte-Carlo Photo Contest Plaque and FIAP Bronze Medal
• 4th & 5th Place: FIAP Honourable Mention Diploma
• 6th to 30th Place: Jury’s Special Mention Diploma

Entry Fees

Participation fees are as follows:

• One theme (max 4 photos): €23
• Two themes (max 4 photos per theme): €46
• Three themes (max 4 photos per theme): €58
• Four themes (max 4 photos per theme): €58

Additional Info

• The jury president is FIAP President Riccardo Busi.

• The award ceremony will take place on November 1, 2025, in the Principality of Monaco.

OPPO Photography Awards 2025

OPPO has officially launched the 2025 edition of the OPPO Photography Awards, the international competition dedicated to all brand users worldwide. After the success of previous editions—over one million entries from 81 countries—the contest returns with new categories and an even bigger prize pool!

The goal is simple yet powerful: to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, capturing the hidden beauty in everyday moments. OPPO invites all participants to express emotions, connections, and details through mobile photography, emphasizing visual creativity.

All OPPO users can participate by submitting their images in one of eight main categories, designed to inspire visual storytelling in all its forms:

• Snapshot
• Youth
• Live Photo
• Connection
• Portrait
• Vibe
• Photo Series
• Environment

In addition to themed categories, special awards will be given, including:

• Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards
• Jury’s Choice Award
• Audience’s Choice Award
• Regional Awards
• Special Prize for the Youth category

Prizes

Several prizes are up for grabs, including the Gold Award, which comes with a $25,000 USD cash prize and the latest flagship OPPO devices (smartphone, smartwatch, headphones).

Deadline

Entries are open until November 20, 2025 (UTC+8).

Fotoaward 2025

FOTOAWARD is a non-profit international photography competition and exhibition. The competition has been running for 7 years, and its motto is: "Artistic photography helps bring together people with different perspectives from various countries."

Participation is by invitation only. To apply, email the organizers with the following:

• Your full name, city, and country in the subject line.

• A link to any website showcasing your work, as well as your Instagram profile (if available).

• Links to 5–10 photos you wish to submit (or attach them directly). Links are preferred.

• If accepted, you will receive a free registration invitation and detailed submission instructions.

Competition Format
Each month, the top 10 works are selected by public vote and advance directly to the final round, bypassing the semifinals.

Copyright
Copyright remains with the authors. However, participants grant the organizers the right to publish their submissions to promote the competition.

Costs
Participation is free.

Prizes

• Medals and printed diplomas

• Hoya filters

• Photography software licenses

• International press cards for photographers

Deadline
The submission deadline for the 2025 competition is December 31st.

Fine Art Photography Awards: al via la 12ª edizione del concorso internazionale

Submissions are officially open for the 12th edition of the Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA). Founded in 2014, this prestigious international competition has become one of the leading platforms in the world of contemporary fine art photography, celebrating excellence, creativity, and visual innovation year after year.

Once again in 2026, professional and amateur photographers from around the globe are invited to submit original, unpublished images that reflect their artistic vision, aesthetic sensitivity, and storytelling ability.

Deadlines and Entry Fees

The final deadline for submissions is February 15, 2026, but photographers can take advantage of an early bird discount by submitting their work by October 12, 2025.

Fees for Amateurs:

• Single image: $19 (before October 12), $24 (after October 12)
• Series (2–5 images): $24 (early bird), $29 (standard)

Fees for Professionals:

• Single image: $24 (early bird), $29 (standard)
• Series (2–5 images): $29 (early bird), $34 (standard)

For those submitting work in multiple categories, an additional $10 fee is required for each extra category.

Prizes and Awards

The competition offers substantial prizes:

• Professional Fine Art Photographer of the Year: $3,000
• Amateur Fine Art Photographer of the Year: $2,000

In addition, category winners will receive digital badges and certificates (gold, silver, bronze, or honorable mention), and their work will be featured in the official winners’ gallery on the competition’s website.

Competition Categories

FAPA 2026 features twenty categories, open to both professionals and amateurs, covering a wide range of photographic genres:

• Abstract
• Architecture
• Conceptual
• Experimental
• Fashion
• Landscape
• Nature
• Night Photography
• Nude
• Open Theme
• Panoramic
• Portrait
• Photojournalism
• Photomanipulation
• Seascapes
• Street Photography
• Travel
• Animals
• Wildlife

Image Submission Requirements

Images must be uploaded via the online form on the official website (fineartphotoawards.com) and meet the following specifications:

• Format: JPG

• Color space: sRGB or AdobeRGB, 8-bit

• Dimensions: Maximum 1200 pixels on the longest side

• No watermarks, logos, or borders

Winners will be required to provide a high-resolution version of the image (minimum 3000 pixels on the short side, 300 dpi), in JPG or RAW format, for authenticity verification if needed.