AAP Magazine #48 Portrait

AAP Magazine #48 – "Portrait"

Issue #48 of AAP Magazine is dedicated to the theme of portraiture, inviting photographers to explore the humanity within each of us. From classic studio portraits to the growing culture of the selfie, the most powerful images offer a glimpse into someone’s soul, creating connections that transcend borders, cultures, and ages.

The editorial team is looking for photographs that highlight both the aesthetic and conceptual depth of portraiture. Submissions that celebrate diversity, creativity, honesty, and self-expression are highly encouraged.

Eligible types of work include:

• Studio portraits
• Candid street shots
• Self-portraits
• Conceptual and fine art portraits

With over 7.5 billion people in the world, the contest invites you to show the faces that truly matter to you.

All genres and techniques are welcome, including:

• Color and black & white
• Traditional and non-traditional styles
• Digital post-production techniques

Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be judged based on:

• Creativity
• Originality
• Visual and emotional impact

Photographers are required to submit a cohesive portfolio or a consistent series of images, as only unified bodies of work will be published.

Prizes

1st Place

• ?? $500 (USD)
• Exclusive interview
• Portfolio or winning images published in AAP Magazine #48
• Free copy of the printed issue
• Featured in the Winners Gallery on all-about-photo.com

2nd Place

• $300 (USD)
• Publication in AAP Magazine #48
• Free copy + online feature

3rd Place

• $200 (USD)
• Publication in AAP Magazine #48
• Free copy + online feature

Honorable Mentions (4th to 25th place):

• Publication of the best image(s) or full portfolio in AAP Magazine #48

All winners will be featured in the printed edition of the magazine and will receive international exposure.

Entry Fee

The submission fee starts at €30.

Deadline

The call for entries closes on May 13, 2025.

MonoVisions Photography Awards 2025

The MonoVisions Photography Awards are aimed at photographers who have chosen to express their visual language through black and white photography.

The goal is to discover the best B&W photographers from around the world and offer them the opportunity to gain recognition and be rewarded for their work. Entries are accepted in two categories: Black and White Photo of the Year 2025 and Black and White Series of the Year 2025, with a total prize fund of $5,000.

This annual competition is open to photographers of all levels and backgrounds, both professional and amateur.

The contest is divided into the following categories: Abstract, Architecture, Conceptual, Fine Art, Landscapes, Nature and Wildlife, Nude, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street Photography, and Travel.

Winners will receive the following prizes:

• $3,000 cash for Black and White Series of the Year
• $2,000 cash for Black and White Photo of the Year

Fees

Entry fees range from $30 for a series to $20 for a single photo.

Deadline

The final deadline is May 18, 2025.

Solo Exhibition June 2025

All About Photo, a leading platform in the photography industry that showcases the work of both renowned photographers and emerging talents, is organizing the "Solo Exhibition June 2025" Call for Entry.

The solo exhibition, which selected artists may participate in, offers the opportunity to reach a wide audience through the independent magazine (https://www.all-about-photo.com), which has become one of the most dynamic photography portals on the web.

Theme and Categories

The call is open to all types of photography and subjects, including photojournalism, street photography, fine art photography, portraiture, nudes, landscapes, nature, wildlife, urban scenes, architecture, fashion, fine art, and documentary photography.

Entry Fee

You can submit 6 to 14 images for a flat fee of $45.

Deadline

The deadline for submissions is May 20, 2025.

CEWE Photo Award

The sixth edition of the CEWE Photo Award, the largest international photography competition in the world, brings together photography enthusiasts from all over the planet to celebrate the beauty of our Earth. Until May 31, 2025, participants can submit up to 100 photos in 10 different categories, including "Nature & Wildlife," "Landscapes," "People," and "Food & Cooking."
Participation is free, and for every photo submitted to the contest, CEWE will donate €0.10 to the SOS Children's Villages charity.
Prizes worth a total of €250,000 will be awarded to the top 1,000 winners. Additionally, for the first time, there will be the "Young Talent Award," a prize dedicated to young photography enthusiasts between the ages of 16 and 25.

URBAN Photo Awards - Contest internazionale di fotografia urbana

DODHO - CALL FOR ENTRIES

Drone Photo Awards 2025

The Drone Photo Awards is the world’s leading competition dedicated to aerial photography. Organized under the umbrella of the Siena Awards, it stands out in the photography world by intentionally diverging from traditional forms.

The competition welcomes submissions of aerial images and videos captured using various means, including fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, hot air balloons, airships, rockets, kites, and parachutes.

Entry Fee

The participation fee for the photography contest can be paid according to the following instructions:

• 1 image free of charge

• 3 images (including the free one): €20

• Each additional image: €10

• Series: €35

• Video: €35

Awards

The author of the highest-scoring image will be awarded the title of "Drone Photographer of the Year." A winner will also be selected for each category.

Winners will receive the prestigious "Pangea Prize" crystal trophy during the awards ceremony held in Siena in September. Winning images will be exhibited for two months in Siena during the "Above Us Only Sky" exhibition.

Drone Photographer of the Year

• €500 in photographic equipment by IL FOTOAMATORE
• “Pangea Prize” crystal trophy
• A fixed fee of €400 to cover two nights of accommodation in Siena during the awards weekend (reimbursed after the winners’ announcement)
• Special guest at the ceremony
• Walk on stage during the awards ceremony
• Exhibition at “Above Us Only Sky”
• International media exposure in print and leading web platforms
• Publication in our online Gallery

Drone Category Winner

• “Pangea Prize” crystal trophy
• Special guest at the ceremony
• Walk on stage during the awards ceremony
• Exhibition at “Above Us Only Sky”
• International media exposure in print and leading web platforms
• Publication in our online Gallery

Drone Runner Up

• “Pangea Prize” crystal trophy
• Special guest at the ceremony
• Walk on stage during the awards ceremony
• Exhibition at “Above Us Only Sky”
• International media exposure in print and leading web platforms
• Publication in our online Gallery

Drone Highly Commended

• Certificate
• Special guest at the ceremony
• Walk on stage during the awards ceremony
• Exhibition at “Above Us Only Sky”
• International media exposure in print and leading web platforms
• Publication in our online Gallery

Drone Commended

• Certificate
• Special guest at the ceremony
• Exhibition at “Above Us Only Sky”
• International media exposure in print and leading web platforms
• Publication in our online Gallery

Deadline

Submissions open on February 15 and close on June 15, 2025.

XII Concorso europeo di fotografia PREMIO SCUOLA DI PAESAGGIO EMILIO SERENI

The photography contest, organized by the Alcide Cervi Institute and the Emilio Sereni Library, reaches its 22nd edition. This year's focus is agricultural life in all its nuances.

The contest is open to all photographers, with no distinction between amateurs and professionals, as long as they are at least 18 years old.

Themes

Participants are invited to explore the following themes:

• The farmer at work. Tools and trades: Discover how the daily use of tools for working the land can become an artistic expression. Agricultural tools and machinery connect tradition and modernity in farming practices.

• Landscapes and crops: A geographical journey documenting agricultural landscapes and moments of daily life, highlighting the deep connection between human activity and natural rhythms.

Cost

Participation is free.

Deadline

The registration deadline is set for June 15, 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