LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards 2026

LensCulture presents the 2026 Black & White Photography Awards, celebrating monochrome photography from classic darkroom processes to digital experiments.

Deadline

Wednesday, October 14, 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

NYC4PA - "Monochrome" International Juried Photography Open Call

The New York Center for Photographic Arts (NYC4PA) presents its "Monochrome" international call, dedicated to black and white and sepia photography.

Deadline

October 18, 2026.

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

Solo Exhibition November 2026 - All About Photo

All About Photo, a photography portal directed by Sandrine Hermand-Grisel, selects one photographer each month for a solo online exhibition on its pages. The November 2026 edition is now open for entries.

Who can participate

Open to both professional and amateur photographers, in any genre: photojournalism, street photography, fine art, landscape, portraiture.

Categories

Open theme. Each entrant submits a cohesive portfolio of 6 to 14 images.

Entry fee

A flat fee of $45 applies regardless of the number of images submitted (between 6 and 14).

Prizes

The selected photographer receives a month-long solo exhibition (November 1-30, 2026) on the homepage and gallery, a dedicated interview, a permanent 20-image portfolio page in the Photographers Directory, social media exposure and a dedicated newsletter. Guaranteed press coverage on Bored Panda, Visura and Photophiles Magazine, plus commission-free sales of the work.

Deadline

The deadline for submissions is October 20, 2026.

Link

all-about-photo.com/solo-exhibition-november-2026

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

The Homiens Art Prize - Fall 2026

Homiens presents the Fall 2026 round of its international art prize, open to all art forms including photography. The prize distributes over $12,000 USD across the year.

Who can participate

Open to artists worldwide, with no restriction on technique or medium. Works completed in any year are eligible.

Categories

There are no thematic categories: the call welcomes painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, installation and audiovisual work, with no theme or size restrictions.

Entry fee

Entry costs $30 for the first artwork and $20 for each additional artwork. The 6th and 12th entries are free, subject to availability each round.

Prizes

Ten winners receive $300 USD each and feature in Homiens' seasonal exhibition; up to 200 artists receive a commendation and are promoted across the organisation's channels.

Deadline

The deadline for entries is October 29, 2026.

Link

homiens.com/homiens-art-prize

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

International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2026 (ILPOTY)

International Landscape Photographer of the Year (ILPOTY) is now in its 13th edition, celebrating the Top 101 landscape photographs of the year in a published book.

Deadline

October 31, 2026.

Chennai Photo Biennale - International Photography Open Call, Edizione 3

The Chennai Photo Biennale, in partnership with Sigma India, launches the 3rd edition of its International Photography Open Call, open worldwide with no fixed theme.

Deadline

October 31, 2026.

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

International Art Frontier - Venezia, Inverno 2027

Moho Gallery presents "International Art Frontier", an international open call for visual artists, with a collective exhibition in Venice. The twelve finalists take part in the joint show; among them, four winners receive a solo exhibition.

Who can participate

Open to visual artists of all nationalities, with no age restrictions and no limitation based on professional status: both emerging and established artists are welcome.

Categories

Free theme. Painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, digital art and mixed media are all accepted. Each application may include 1 to 10 works.

Entry fee

35 euros for the first artwork, 20 euros for each additional artwork, up to a maximum of 10 works.

Prizes

The twelve finalist artists exhibit in the collective show at Moho Gallery's two Cannaregio venues in Venice, between January and March 2027. Among them, four winners receive a solo exhibition and a 1,000 euro prize each. The gallery covers shipping costs for the works and accommodation in Venice for the opening day.

Deadline

The deadline for applications is November 4, 2026. Selected artists will be announced on December 15, 2026.

Link

internationalartfrontier.com

AAP Magazine 62 - Travels 2026 - All About Photo

All About Photo opens the call for entries for AAP Magazine #62: Travels, juried by Sandrine Hermand-Grisel. The theme is travel photography, near and far, in all genres, in color and black and white. Entrants must submit a cohesive body of work: only unified groups of photos are published. Up to 40 images per author.

Prizes: $500 for first place, $300 for second and $200 for third, plus publication in AAP Magazine Vol. 62 and a free copy. Places 4 to 25 are also published. Fees: $30 for the first 3 images until 16 October 2026 (Early Bird), $35 afterwards, $5 per additional image. Deadline: 10 November 2026 (extended deadline: 13 November 2026, per the organizer).

World Sports Photography Awards 2027

The World Sports Photography Awards 2027, sponsored by Canon, are open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide. Entry is free. Each photographer may submit up to 10 images taken between December 2025 and November 2026 across 24 sports categories, plus the Canon Emerging Talent award for photographers under 25. Entries from the 2026 edition are not eligible, and AI-generated images are not allowed. Deadline: 23 November 2026.

Photora Awards 2026 - Concorso fotografico internazionale

Photora Awards 2026 is an international photography competition open to photographers worldwide, from amateurs to professionals. It offers more than 20 categories and €2,700 in cash prizes: €500 for the Photographer of the Year and €100 for each category winner. Entries are judged by an international panel on creativity, originality and technical excellence. Early bird deadline: 16 October 2026. Final deadline: 27 November 2026 (23:59 CET). Winners announced on 27 December 2026.

Vital Impacts - Environmental Photography Fellowships and Mentorships 2026

Vital Impacts, a US nonprofit dedicated to visual storytelling and environmental journalism, presents its 2026 Environmental Photography Fellowships and Mentorships for solution-oriented documentary projects.

Deadline

November 30, 2026.

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

International Amateur Photographer of the Year 2026 (APOY)

Amateur Photographer magazine, with DxO, Park Cameras, Amazing Internet, Bob Books and The School of Photography, presents the 24th edition of the International Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) 2026, hosted on Photocrowd.

Deadline

Final closing date: February 1, 2027.

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

MonoVisions Photography Awards 2027 - Concorso internazionale di fotografia in bianco e nero

The MonoVisions Photography Awards 2027 are an international open call for photographers working in black and white, with traditional or digital methods, open to all levels. Entries can be a Single photo or a Series of up to 8 photos, across 12 categories. Prize fund: $5,000 ($3,000 for Black and White Series of the Year, $2,000 for Black and White Photo of the Year). Fees: Single $20 and Series $25 until the early deadline (17 January 2027), then Single $25 and Series $30 until the final deadline (16 May 2027). Winners announced on 25 July 2027.

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