Eurazeo Photo Prize 2026 - Stories of Europe

Eurazeo, a French investment company, presents the 16th edition of the Eurazeo Photo Prize, a €20,000 grant supporting photographic creation, succeeding the previous Prix Photo Eurazeo launched in 2010. Unlike previous editions, which recognized completed projects, this new format invites applicants to submit an original project to be developed and produced.

Eligibility

Open to professional photographers of all nationalities, based in France or abroad.

Theme

The 2026 theme is "Stories of Europe": proposed projects should offer a perspective on the European landscape through human stories and contemporary issues, at a regional, cross-border or international level.

Fees

Free to enter.

Prize

The winner receives a €20,000 grant along with dedicated artistic and strategic guidance, plus networking with galleries, festivals, media and industry professionals.

Deadline

13 September 2026, 11:59 pm (Paris time). Jury meetings on 18 and 21 September 2026, with the winner announced on 21 September 2026.

Link

eurazeo.com

SPIE International Day of Light Photo Contest 2026

The SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics based in Bellingham, USA, organizes its annual photo contest tied to the UN's International Day of Light (16 May).

Eligibility

Open to amateur and professional photographers aged 18 or above from around the world.

Theme

The 2026 theme is "A World of Light": the impact of light and light-based technologies on daily life, communities, science, and the planet. Suggested subjects include properties of light and its interaction with the atmosphere and nature, light technology such as lasers and LEDs, and images created with light-based instruments like telescopes and microscopes. Each entrant may submit up to two photographs. New for 2026: a special "Judges' Choice for the Best of Science" prize.

Fees

Free to enter.

Prizes

First prize: USD 2,500. Second prize: USD 1,000. Third prize: USD 500. Judges' Choice for the Best of Science: USD 1,000.

Deadline

16 September 2026.

Link

spie.org

ND Awards – Neutral Density Photography Awards 2026

The ND Awards – Neutral Density Photography Awards present the 2026 edition of their annual international photography contest, dedicated to promoting photography and giving photographers new opportunities to present their work to a global audience. Open to professional and non-professional photographers worldwide, with a total prize pool of over US$10,000.

Who can participate

Professional and non-professional photographers of any nationality. The contest is divided into two separate competition levels.

Categories

6 categories: Architecture, Landscapes, People, Still Life, Street Photography, Wildlife & Nature.

Entry fees

• Non-professionals: US$24 (single image) / US$29 (series of 2-5 images)
• Professionals: US$29 (single image) / US$34 (series of 2-5 images)
• Additional category: US$10

Prizes

Professional Grand Prize: US$3,500 cash + title of ND Photographer of the Year + annual front-page gallery showcase + international press and publicity. Non-Professional Grand Prize: US$2,400 + title of ND Discovery of the Year. Category winners (6 Professional): US$500 each + title of ND Category Photographer of the Year. Winners announcement: November 22, 2026.

Submission deadline

Final deadline: September 20, 2026.

Link

ndawards.net

All About Photo - Solo Exhibition Ottobre 2026

All About Photo features one photographer each month in a Solo Exhibition on its dedicated showroom pages. The jury is chaired by Sandrine Hermand-Grisel, Editor in Chief of All About Photo.

Eligibility

Open to professional and amateur photographers of any nationality and age. Open theme, all photography genres welcome.

Submission

Applicants must submit a cohesive project or portfolio, not unrelated individual images, consisting of 6 to 14 photographs.

Fees

A flat fee of $45 covers submission of 6 to 14 images.

Prizes

The winner receives a month-long online solo exhibition (October 1-31, 2026) across the home page, competition gallery, and exhibition directory, a dedicated interview, a permanent portfolio page with 20 images in the Photographers Directory, social media promotion, and a dedicated newsletter. Guaranteed press coverage on Bored Panda, Visura and Photophiles Magazine. Copyright remains with the photographer at all times, and work can be sold commission-free.

Deadline

September 22, 2026.

Link

all-about-photo.com

Concorso Fotografico Internazionale "Nature and Humans" 2026 — Quarta Edizione

The DESEA Foundation (Fundación Desarrollo Sostenible ADF, Spain) announces the fourth edition of the "Nature and Humans" International Photography Contest, dedicated to nature photography and the relationship between human beings and nature. Open to amateur and professional photographers of any nationality.

Categories

The contest offers 15 awarded categories: 4 Conservation categories, 2 special categories, 6 thematic categories, and 3 additional awards (Young, Child, People's Choice). Each participant may submit a maximum of 30 photographs, freely distributed among categories.

Entry Fee

Entry fee: €25.00 per participant, regardless of the number of photographs submitted. FONAMAD members: €15.00. Photographers under 18 may participate free of charge.

Prizes

Total prizes exceed €17,000, including €10,000 in cash. Main prizes: €1,500 cash for each Conservation category winner (plus €500 additional prize for the overall Conservation winner), Sony and OM System photographic equipment for thematic categories, Pangea travel voucher for People's Choice.

Deadline

Submission deadline: 28 September 2026 (23:59h).

Link

natureandhumans.com

Global Lens Photography Awards 2026

The Global Lens Photography Awards launches its 2026 edition, an international platform dedicated to recognising contemporary photography in all its forms. Based in Saint-Etienne, France, the competition evaluates all entries anonymously through an independent international jury, assessing visual impact, technique, composition and storytelling.

Who can participate

Open to photographers of any nationality, residency and professional level, aged 18 or above. Single images and series are both accepted. Files must be JPEG, in sRGB or Adobe RGB colour space, with a minimum of 2,000 pixels on the long side and a maximum file size of 5 MB. Submissions are made online via the official website.

Categories

9 main categories with extensive subcategories: Advertising, Architecture, Black & White, Story & Culture (documentary, travel, street), Fine Art, Minimalist, Nature, People (portrait, fashion, identity), Special.

Entry fees

Please check the official website for current rates. An early bird discount is available for entries submitted by July 30, 2026.

Prizes

• Global Lens Photographer of the Year: €1,000 cash + official trophy + two-page Annual Book feature + published interview + prominent virtual exhibition placement
• Top 3 per category: printed certificate + Annual Book inclusion + virtual exhibition + interview feature
• Honorable Mention: digital certificate + Annual Book inclusion + virtual exhibition visibility

Photographers retain full copyright. Awarded and selected works may only be used for award-related promotional purposes, always with photographer credit.

Deadlines

Early bird deadline: July 30, 2026. Final deadline: September 30, 2026. Winners announced: mid-November 2026.

Link

globallensawards.com

Monte-Carlo Photo Contest 2026

The Monte-Carlo Photo Contest 2026, an annual international photography competition open to photographers of any nationality, amateur and professional, is organized by Il Teatro della Vita (7, Avenue Saint Roman 98000, Monaco – Principality of Monaco).

The contest is held under the patronage of FIAP (Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique, FIAP 2026/351) and AAPMC (Académie de l'Art Photographique de Monte-Carlo, AAPMC 2026/MC2). The rules comply with FIAP document 048/2025 E, therefore the rankings are valid for FIAP honours and distinctions (AFIAP, EFIAP and levels, CAFIAP, CEFIAP).

Who can participate

Open to photographers of any nationality, amateur and professional, who must own all rights to the submitted images. Each participant may submit a maximum of 4 works per theme, for a total not exceeding 16 photographs. Photos entered in one theme cannot be entered in another. Works previously submitted to earlier editions are not accepted. AI-generated images are not permitted.

Themes

• Theme 1 - Glamour & Beauty
• Theme 2 - World in Focus (Street, Travel, Architecture, Culture, Events, Portraits, food, etc.)
• Theme 3 - Landscape
• Theme 4 - Open theme

Registration and photo submission take place via the HiHo platform (FIAP approved), accessible from the official contest website. Files must be JPEG format, sRGB colour space, long side minimum 1,920 px and maximum 3,000 px, 300 dpi resolution, maximum file size 4 MB. Photos with signatures, watermarks or frames are not accepted.

Entry fees

• One theme (max 4 photos): € 38.00
• Two themes (max 4 photos per theme): € 42.00
• Three themes (max 4 photos per theme): € 46.00
• Four themes (max 4 photos per theme): € 50.00

Jury

Riccardo Busi (FIAP President, MFIAP, EFIAP/p, HonEFIAP), Paolo M. Mosti (AAPMC President, AFIAP), Romain Nero (EFIAP/d2, HonEFIAP, HonFLPA), Ioannis Lykouris (MFIAP, EFIAP/p, PFIAP, HonEFIAP), Jesús M. García Flores (MFIAP, EFIAP/b, ESFIAP).

Prizes

A Light Blue Pin FIAP will be awarded to the best overall author of the contest.

Per theme:

• 1st Prize: FIAP Gold Medal
• 2nd Prize: FIAP Silver Medal
• 3rd Prize: FIAP Bronze Medal
• 4th to 10th Place: "FIAP Honourable Mention" Diploma
• 11th to 30th Place: "Special Jury Mention" Diploma

In addition to the above prizes, professional Retouch4me AI editing software:

For the top three in each theme: 2 Retouch4me AI editing plugins of the winner's choice (perpetual licences) with 1,000 cloud retouches each.
For all accepted participants: 20 free cloud retouches and a 20% discount on any plugin purchase.

More than 370 prizes will be awarded in total. Prizes are not cumulative within the same theme but may be cumulative across different themes (maximum 2). Awarded works will be published in a digital catalogue sent to all participants.

Submission deadline

Entries open from June 15, 2026. Deadline: October 4, 2026. Jury voting: October 18. Winners announced: October 25, 2026.

Awards ceremony

The awards ceremony will take place on December 4, 2026 in the Principality of Monaco. The digital catalogue of winners will be sent to all participants from December 15, 2026.

Link

montecarlophotocontest.org

Earth Partner Prize 2026 - Open Call per giovani artisti sulla crisi ecologica

Earth Partner, the sustainability division of creative agency Art Partner, in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Re:wild, launches the 2026 edition of the Earth Partner Prize, an international open call for young artists and creatives who want to respond to the ecological crisis through art. The initiative is designed to amplify the voices of younger generations ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) in November 2026.

Who can participate

Open to artists and creatives of any nationality, gender and faith, aged between 14 and 30 as of 7 October 2026. Individual or group submissions are accepted, provided all collaborators are credited. Any expressive medium is welcome: photography, documentary film, performance, music, spoken word, fashion, new media, app development, social media, and interdisciplinary practices.

Theme

The ecological crisis in all its dimensions: climate justice, corporate greenwashing, indigenous rights, material innovation, wildlife and ecosystem conservation, grassroots activism, intersectional environmentalism, regeneration, and the physical and mental impacts of the climate crisis. Work must already be completed and documented at the time of submission. AI use is permitted if disclosed.

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

8 finalists receive cash prizes:

• 1st tier: $10,000
• 2nd tier: $5,000
• 3rd tier: $2,000

20 Honourable Mentions selected by a globally recognised panel of judges from the fields of art and science. Winning and selected works will be featured in a virtual exhibition and promoted across Earth Partner digital platforms, with visibility to cultural institutions, environmental organisations and international climate leaders.

Submission deadline

October 7, 2026, at 23:59 CEST.

Link

site.picter.com — Earth Partner Prize 2026

Color Awards 2026 - Dodho Magazine

Dodho Magazine has opened submissions for the Color Awards 2026, an international competition dedicated to the year's most outstanding color photography.

Eligibility

Open to photographers of all genres and backgrounds, with no restriction on style: from subtle, restrained palettes to bold, vibrant and highly expressive visual language. What matters is how color contributes to the meaning and impact of the image.

How it works

Entry is made by choosing a package of 3, 6 or 12 images, submitted in a single compressed folder (.zip) named after the author, JPG format at 72 dpi, minimum 1200px on the longest side. No accompanying text is required. Images may have already been published or awarded elsewhere, provided the author holds the rights; there is no restriction on when they were taken.

Entry fee

Fees are as follows:

• 3 images: €30
• 6 images: €45
• 12 images: €60

Jury

The jury is made up of winners from previous editions: Jeff Schewe (USA, 2025 winner), Yevhen Kostiuk (Ukraine, 2024 winner), Hardijanto Budiman (Indonesia, 2023 winner) and Christophe Demigné (France, 2022 winner).

Prizes

The winner receives the title of Photographer of the Year. The annual Colors Book, in 30x30cm format on premium matte paper, features the 100 photographs selected by the jury. The first three prize winners and the two Honorable Mentions receive dedicated editorial visibility and an official certificate of recognition.

Deadline

Submissions are open from July 15 to October 15, 2026. Selection runs from 16 to 20 October, notification from 21 to 23 October, final delivery from 24 to 31 October. The book will be published on November 20, 2026.

Link

dodho.com/photography-awards

24° Premio Josep Juanpere Eurostars Grand Marina di Fotografia 2026

Eurostars Hotel Company (Hotusa Group) announces the 24th edition of the Josep Juanpere Eurostars Grand Marina Photography Award, renamed this year in tribute to the architect and historic jury president who passed away in December 2025. The 2026 theme is "Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture", the year in which UNESCO officially designated Barcelona as its World Capital of Architecture. The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide.

Who can participate

Open to all photographers aged 18 or over, of any nationality. Hotusa Group employees and their immediate family members are not eligible. Each author may submit up to three photographic triptychs (series of three photographs forming a coherent artistic unit). Submissions are made via the official award website.

Theme

Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture: an invitation to capture the architectural uniqueness of Barcelona, from its historical heritage to contemporary proposals. The jury will evaluate triptychs based on originality, conceptual strength, and technical and aesthetic quality, with particular attention to series that offer innovative perspectives on architecture and the urban environment.

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

• 1st prize: €5,000
• 2nd prize: €3,000
• 8 finalist prizes: one complimentary night at an Eurostars hotel of choice

Winning images will be exhibited for one year at the Eurostars Grand Marina 5* GL hotel in Barcelona. The jury's decision will be announced in November 2026.

Submission deadline

October 20, 2026.

Link

eurostarscultura.com

24° Premio Josep Juanpere Eurostars Grand Marina di Fotografia 2026

Eurostars Hotel Company (Hotusa Group) announces the 24th edition of the Josep Juanpere Eurostars Grand Marina Photography Award, renamed this year in tribute to the architect and historic jury president who passed away recently. The 2026 theme is "Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture", the year in which UNESCO officially designated Barcelona as its World Capital of Architecture. The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide.

Who can participate

Open to professional and amateur photographers of any nationality. Each author may submit up to three photographic triptychs (series of three photographs forming a coherent artistic unit). Submissions are made via the official award website.

Theme

Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture: an invitation to capture the architectural uniqueness of Barcelona, from its historical heritage to contemporary proposals. The jury will evaluate triptychs based on originality, conceptual strength, and technical and aesthetic quality, with particular attention to series that offer innovative perspectives on architecture and the urban environment.

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

• 1st prize: €5,000
• 2nd prize: €3,000
• 8 finalist prizes: one complimentary night at an Eurostars hotel of choice

Submission deadline

October 20, 2026.

Link

eurostarshotels.com

Wellcome Photography Prize 2027

The Wellcome Trust, a UK-based health and science research foundation, presents the latest edition of the Wellcome Photography Prize, approaching its 30th anniversary. Since 2025, each prize cycle has featured a participatory photography project alongside the open competition, centring the lived experience of an underrepresented community facing challenges to their health and wellbeing.

Eligibility

Free to enter and open to photographers and biomedical image makers of any level, professional, amateur or student, from anywhere in the world. Photographs must have been taken after 31 December 2021; AI-generated images are not accepted.

Theme

The competition looks for compelling stories that help us better understand health and science, and that offer moments of hope, spanning mental health, infectious disease, climate, caring for loved ones and scientific discovery.

Fees

Free to enter.

Prizes

The winner of each category receives £10,000. An additional 22 entries across the three categories receive £1,000 each. The top 25 entries will be shown in a major public exhibition in London.

Deadline

21 October 2026.

Link

wellcome.org

Head On Photo Awards 2026

Insta360 Global Awards 2026 – Supported by Leica

Insta360, supported by Leica Camera, launches the fifth edition of the Insta360 Global Awards 2026, the international competition for photographers and filmmakers using Insta360 or Antigravity devices. Over 100 prizes with a total prize pool exceeding $150,000. Entries are judged on visual impact, creativity and technical skill.

Who can participate

Open to creators worldwide. Only works shot on Insta360 or Antigravity devices are eligible. AI-generated content that alters the authenticity of the work is not allowed. Basic post-production (color grading, editing) is permitted. Multiple entries are allowed, each submitted to one category only.

Categories

• Street — urban life, architecture, everyday moments
• Travel — landscapes, destinations, travel moments
• Life — relationships, family, emotions
• Portrait — faces, expressions, people-focused storytelling
• Sports — pure motion, high-energy moments
• Night — city lights, low-light atmosphere

Each category accepts both photos and videos (30s-3min, MP4/MOV). For photos: JPG/PNG, max 20MB, minimum 3000px long edge.

Jury

Zheng Gu (Fudan University Photography Professor, former World Press Photo juror and 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award juror), Thomas Chu (National Geographic Travel Photo Contest Grand Prize winner), Peter McKinnon (photographer and visual storyteller), Maurizio Beucci (Senior Manager Global Leica Akademie, curator of 60+ exhibitions), Danny Wang (Insta360 Head of Creative).

Entry fee

Free entry.

Prizes

Annual Awards (3 winners): Insta360 Luna Ultra Creator Bundle + custom 1g gold artwork + Leica D-Lux 8 + Antigravity A1 + $3,000 cash (value over $7,500 per winner).

Best by Category Awards (24 winners, 4 per category): Insta360 Luna Ultra Standard Bundle + Insta360 Mic Pro + Explorer Backpack + $1,200 cash (value over $2,400 per winner).

Monthly Awards (24 winners, assigned monthly): Insta360 Snap with Light + branded tote bag + $200 cash.

All winners receive an official Insta360 creator partnership, global promotion across brand channels and an official certificate.

Submission deadline

Submissions open June 15, 2026. Deadline: October 31, 2026. Winners announced: November 30, 2026.

How to submit

Via the official website, the Insta360 app, or by posting on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube with #Insta360LeicaAwards and your category hashtag.

Link

insta360.com/awards

Environmental Photography Award 2027 - Fondazione Principe Alberto II di Monaco

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has opened entries for the seventh edition of the Environmental Photography Award, established in 2021 as part of the Foundation's Green Shift Initiative. The competition celebrates the beauty of the planet and highlights contemporary environmental challenges. The 2027 jury is chaired for the second year by Jasper Doest, a Dutch conservation photographer, WWF ambassador and senior fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers; the contest chairman is Sergio Pitamitz, a National Geographic contributing photographer.

Eligibility

Open to professional and amateur photographers of any nationality, aged 18 or over by 1 November 2026.

Categories

Five categories: Polar Regions, Forests, Ocean, Humanity vs. Nature, and Changemakers.

Fees

Free to enter.

Prizes

Each category winner receives €1,000. The overall grand prize winner, chosen among the category winners, receives an additional €5,000 and a trip to Monaco for the exhibition opening. A Public Award and a Students' Choice Award, each worth €500, will also be presented. The 36 selected photographs will be exhibited in Monaco in summer 2027 before touring internationally, and featured in a dedicated publication.

Deadline

Entries open from 1 September to 1 November 2026, via the official website.

Link

fpa2photoaward.org

Mobile Photography Awards 2026 – 16ª edizione

The Mobile Photography Awards (MPA), founded in 2011 by Daniel Berman, present the 16th edition of their annual international competition dedicated exclusively to photography shot and edited on mobile phones and tablets. The longest-running and most prestigious competition in mobile photography, the MPA produces touring exhibits in major cities across the United States and worldwide.

Who can participate

Photographers of any nationality. All images must be shot and edited exclusively on a mobile phone or tablet. Post-processing on a computer is not permitted.

Categories

12 categories: Architecture & Design/Still Life, Black and White, Digital Fine Art/Visual FX, Landscapes & Wildlife, Macro/Details, People, Portraits & Self Portraits, Silhouettes, Street Photography, The Darkness, Travel & Transportation, Water/Snow/Ice. Special category: Photo Essay (with its own $500 prize). Each image may be entered in up to 2 categories.

Entry fees

• 1 image: US$15.00
• 3 images: US$30.00
• 6 images: US$50.00
• 15 images: US$100.00
• 25 images: US$149.00
• Photo Essay: US$29.00 (separate category)

Prizes

Total prize pool over US$10,000. Grand Prize: US$3,000. Category winner: US$250 each. Photo Essay Prize: US$500. All winning images are featured in MPA touring exhibitions in major US and international cities.

Submission deadline

December 18, 2026.

Link

mobilephotoawards.com

Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 2026-2027

The Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA), founded in 2014, reaches its thirteenth edition, confirming itself as one of the leading platforms in the world of contemporary fine art photography.

Who can participate

The competition is open to professional and amateur photographers of any age 18+ from any country in the world.

Categories

A wide range of thematic categories: abstract, architecture, experimental, conceptual, fashion, fine art, landscape, nature, night, nudes, mobile photography, open theme, portrait, photojournalism, seascape, street, travel, wildlife.

Entry fees

Amateur: $19 for a single entry (early deadline, $24 after), $24 for a series of 2-5 images ($29 after). Professional: $24 for a single entry ($29 after), $29 for a series ($34 after). Additional category fee: $10 per category.

Prizes

$3,000 to the Professional Fine Art Photographer of the Year, $2,000 to the Amateur Fine Art Photographer of the Year.

Deadline

Early deadline (discounted rates): October 11, 2026. Final deadline: February 14, 2027.

Winners announcement

Winners will be announced on April 11, 2027.

Link

fineartphotoawards.com

Vincent van Gogh Photo Award 2027

The Stichting Serviceproject Rotary Club Nuenen organises the sixth edition of the Vincent van Gogh Photo Award 2027, an international photography competition held in Nuenen, the Netherlands — the hometown of Vincent van Gogh. The biennial competition draws photographers from over 80 countries. Nominated photos will be exhibited in the public park in the centre of Nuenen from 3 to 24 September 2027.

Who can participate

The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers of any nationality. A separate Student Award category is available exclusively for students.

Theme

The theme for the sixth edition is "Spirit of Light" (in the eyes of van Gogh). Participants are invited to interpret light in their own unique way — powerful or subtle, natural or artificial, visible or merely suggested. Each participant may submit a maximum of 3 images and may submit multiple times.

Entry fees

Vincent van Gogh Photo Award:

• 1 photo: € 18.00
• 2 photos: € 30.00
• 3 photos: € 42.00

Student Award:

• 1 photo: € 10.00
• 2 photos: € 15.00
• 3 photos: € 20.00

A 20% Early Bird discount applies from 1 March 2026 to 30 September 2026.

Prizes

For each category (Vincent van Gogh Photo Award and Student Award): 1st place — € 1,000 / € 500; 2nd place — € 500 / € 250; 3rd place — € 250 / € 100.

Jury

Jack Mostert, Peter Verver, Evely Duis, Ad Vereijken, John Geven, Michael Graste, Peter van Hout, Joost Keet.

Submission deadline

The submission deadline is 1 April 2027.

Link

vincentvangoghphotoaward.com

CEWE Photo Award

CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA, based in Oldenburg, Germany, organises the CEWE Photo Award 2027, an international photography competition open to amateurs and professionals worldwide.

Who can enter

The competition is open to all photographers (amateur and professional) aged 18 and over. A dedicated prize for photographers aged between 16 and 25 is also available — the Young Talent Award. Participants under 18 must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Employees of CEWE and their relatives, as well as anyone involved in the organisation of the competition, are not eligible to enter.

Categories

The competition is divided into 10 thematic categories, with one new addition for this edition: The World in Abstract. Each participant may submit up to 100 photographs spread across the categories. Only images taken with a lens-based camera are accepted; AI-generated content and digital composites are not permitted. Minimum file size: 1,080 × 1,080 pixels (PNG, JPG, JPEG).

• People
• Animals
• Landscapes
• Nature & Wildlife
• Architecture
• Close-Up & Macro Photography
• Street Photography
• Sport & Action
• Travel & Culture
• The World in Abstract — new for 2027
• Young Talent Award — open to participants aged 16 to 25

Entry fee

Entry is free of charge. Participants must create an account on the competition website. Submissions are accepted online only.

Prizes

Over 1,000 prizes are awarded, with a combined value exceeding €250,000. Each month, three winners are selected per category; monthly winners receive a €100 CEWE voucher and automatically qualify for the final selection. The overall prize includes an exclusive photography trip and a private workshop with jury president Christie Goodwin. The Young Talent Award includes a photography trip with individual one-to-one coaching with photographer Ulla Lohmann. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred to third parties.

Jury

Christie Goodwin (president, concert photographer, UK), Jimmy Nelson (photographer, Netherlands), Ulla Lohmann (adventure photographer and volcanologist), JC Pieri (nature photographer, France), Lois Lammerhuber (photographer and publisher, Austria), Thomas Mehls (CEO, CEWE Group).

Submission deadline

The deadline for entries is 31 May 2027 (23:59, GMT+2).

Link

www.cewe.co.uk/cewe-photo-award.html