AAP Magazine #51– "COLORS"

AAP Magazine #51 – "COLORS"

Issue #51 of AAP Magazine is dedicated to the theme of black and white.

Life is a flow of colors. Red, blue, yellow, and all possible combinations of these primary colors—not to mention white and black—surround us everywhere.

The competition is open to any interpretation of black-and-white photography, including photojournalism, street photography, fine art photography, portraits, nudes, landscapes, nature, wildlife, urban scenes, architecture, fashion, fine art, or documentary photography.

Prizes

Winners will receive $1,000 in cash prizes, have their winning photos (or entire portfolio) published in AAP Magazine #49, receive extensive media coverage, and gain global recognition.

All winners will see their work published in the 40th printed issue of AAP Magazine, receive a free copy of the magazine, and have their portfolio showcased in the Winners’ Gallery on www.all-about-photo.com.

Costs

Entry fees start at €30.

Deadline

Submissions will be accepted until August 26, 2025.

Dodho Magazine - Call For Entries

If your photographs speak loudly, why let them whisper on social media?
Give them the stage they deserve and showcase them to those who can truly influence your career.

Dodho’s call for entries is searching for projects powerful enough to stop the world for a moment—works that claim a space where the gaze, the narrative, and the author’s voice still matter.
Over the past ten years, we’ve published thirty-four consecutive print editions, ready to bring visibility to your talent.

Dodho Magazine is looking for 6 photographers who want to give their careers an incredible boost.
The mission of this call is to discover the best talents, promote them, and amplify their work.

"The print edition of Dodho Magazine is the only publication with an exclusively professional approach and a genuine commitment to promotion. Initially conceived as a solid and powerful tool for showcasing new talent, it has—thanks to overwhelming industry recognition—become a reference publication for selecting and discovering exceptional photographers with captivating projects and extraordinary stories to share with the world."

All you need to do is:

• Select your best images and projects.

• Register for the call.

• Upload your files using the submission form.

Fee:
€15 to €45 (depending on submission timing).

Theme:
Open (no restrictions).

Deadline:
Submissions close on September 7, 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.

Color awards 2025

The Color Awards invites photographers to participate in the 2025 edition of its competition, celebrating the best color images of year. Open to all interpretations of color photography, the competition welcomes various genres, including photojournalism, portraits, landscapes, wildlife, and fine art photography.

This competition is for photographers who use color not as decoration, but as a weapon to provoke, disturb, and leave an indelible mark. We are not looking for conventional 'beauty'; instead, we seek impact, risk, raw truth, and pure visual madness. It doesn't matter if the subject is an intimate face, a forgotten corner of the city, or a stray dog – what truly counts is your bold, uncompromising vision.

Prizes

The overall winner will receive a CASH PRIZE of €1000, transferred within five days of the jury's decision via PayPal or bank transfer. You will also receive the Golden Diploma, naming you the best photographer of 2025, a featured presentation in the 'Color of the Book - Best Photographers of 2025', and 12 months of exposure in our online gallery.

Deadline

Entries will remain open until October 12, 2025.

Henri Cartier-Bresson PhotoBook Award

In 1952, when Henri Cartier-Bresson published The Decisive Moment, created in collaboration with a prestigious art publisher, he gave life to a work that was extraordinary not only for its exceptional quality but also for its symbolic significance: the recognition of photography as a true art form, capable of going beyond its purely documentary function.

In the following years, Cartier-Bresson continued to publish seminal books, a testament to his deep interest in the photobook as both a work of art and a natural extension of the photographic act. In this spirit, the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson has always placed great importance on the photobook, both through its cultural programming and thanks to the richness of its library.

In 2025, the Fondation is launching the Henri Cartier-Bresson Prize for Self-Published Photobooks, awarded annually to a photographic book self-published during the calendar year. With this award, the Fondation aims to support artists who independently produce and distribute their books outside traditional publishing circuits, while continuing its mission to promote contemporary photographic creation.

Eligibility
The prize is open to any individual or collective, regardless of age or nationality, who has self-published a photobook that meets the following criteria:

• The book was published between October 2024 and October 2025

• At least 10 copies of the book have been printed

• The book is available for sale online or in bookstores

Mock-ups or prototypes will not be accepted.

Award

• A jury composed of five experts in photography and publishing will select the winner, who will receive a prize of €8,000.

• The winner will also be invited to take part in a Feuilletage, a public event where a photographer reflects on the creative process behind one of their books, discussing image selection, layout decisions, and narrative sequencing.

• The winning book, along with those of the finalists, will be presented during a special event dedicated entirely to the art of the self-published photobook.

Deadline
Applications are open from July 9 to October 31, 2025.

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.

Sony World Photography Awards 2026

Applications are now open for the 19th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards on worldphoto.org, and participation is completely free.

The Sony World Photography Awards are a major competition for photographers and artists working in the field of photography. Since its inception, Sony’s competition has championed inclusivity and accessibility with free participation. Keeping a pulse on today’s photography in all its diversity, it shines a spotlight on photographers who tell the stories of our time.

Photographers from around the world are invited to enter one of the Awards’ four competitions:

• Professional, celebrating photographic series of 5 to 10 images across 10 categories;

• Open, rewarding the best single images of the year in 10 categories;

• Youth, promoting works by emerging talents aged 19 or under;

• Student, highlighting projects by photography students worldwide.

Additional initiatives include the National & Regional Awards, the Professional Prize for Latin America, the Japan National Award, the Alpha Female Award, and the Sustainability Prize.

Themes

There are numerous categories and themes—in practice, the competition can be considered open-themed. However, the 2025 edition introduces an exciting new category in the Professional competition: Points of View. Participants must submit bodies of work that tell stories through different genres and formats—documentary, creative media, or even mixes of portraits, landscapes, and still life.

Deadlines

The Sony World Photography Awards are open from June 1, 2025. Full competition and category descriptions are available at worldphoto.org. Submission deadlines for the four competitions are as follows:

• Professional: January 13, 2026, 13:00 GMT

• Open: January 6, 2026, 13:00 GMT

• Student: November 28, 2025, 13:00 GMT

• Youth: January 6, 2026, 13:00 GMT

Prizes

All category winners in the Professional, Open, Youth, and Student competitions will receive Sony digital imaging equipment. Additionally, cash prizes include $25,000 (USD) for Photographer of the Year, $5,000 (USD) for Open Photographer of the Year, and $5,000 (USD) for the Sustainability Prize winner. The Photographer of the Year will also receive a dedicated showcase of their work at the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London the following year.

All winning and shortlisted photographers’ works will be displayed at the annual Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London and will then tour internationally. Winning images will also be published in the Awards’ annual book.

Cost

Entry to the Awards is free.

More Info

See also: https://www.sony.it/presscentre/aperte-le-iscrizioni-ai-sony-world-photography-awards-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.