World Food Photography Awards: il cibo raccontato in immagini

ow in its 15th edition, the World Food Photography Awards is the most prestigious international contest dedicated to food photography. Open to both amateurs and professionals, the competition celebrates each year the best stories about the world of food through images from across the globe.

Theme

The contest welcomes images that tell the story of food in all its forms: from sowing to harvesting, from preparation to consumption. Landscapes, portraits, travel, events, and photojournalism are just some of the accepted styles.
For the 2026 edition, a new special category has been introduced: “Food as Home”, created in collaboration with UK for UNHCR and dedicated to those forced to leave their homeland due to war or persecution. The aim is to gather images that show how food can evoke a sense of belonging and the memory of home.

Prizes

The overall winner will receive a cash prize of £5,000.
All finalist images will be exhibited at the Mall Galleries in London, while a selection will also be displayed at the historic Fortnum & Mason store in Piccadilly.

Entry Fee

The entry fee for adult participants is £35, which allows the submission of up to 6 images. Each additional image costs £7. Some special categories (portfolio) require 5 images to be submitted together (e.g., Food Stylist, Rising Star) with a dedicated fee. The categories for under 18s, students, and “UK for UNHCR Food as Home” are free of charge for up to 5 images.

Deadline

Entries are open until 8 February 2026.

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Once again in 2026, professional and amateur photographers from around the globe are invited to submit original, unpublished images that reflect their artistic vision, aesthetic sensitivity, and storytelling ability.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