Berlin Photo Awards 2026

Celebrating excellence in photography with prestige and exposure

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Berlin Photo Awards is an international photography competition dedicated to discovering and promoting exceptional visual talent from around the world. With a strong focus on creativity, originality, and artistic expression, the award welcomes both emerging and professional photographers across a wide range of categories, including street photography, portrait, architecture, fine art, landscape, and more.
Designed to provide meaningful recognition and global visibility, Berlin Photo Awards connects photographers with an international audience, industry professionals, and creative communities. Winners and finalists benefit from extensive promotion, including features on the official website and social media channels, helping to elevate their personal brand and reach new opportunities.
The competition offers a carefully curated judging process, ensuring that each submission is evaluated with attention to artistic quality and concept. In addition to recognition, participants compete for a prize pool and prestigious titles that strengthen their professional portfolio.
Berlin Photo Awards is more than a competition - it is a platform for photographers to showcase their vision, gain international exposure, and become part of a growing global network of creative talent.

Prizes:

4,000€ in cash prizes

Gallery Exhibition

Digital certificates, international recognition, and global promotion

Winning photographs will be featured in the Berlin Photo Awards Digital Winners Photobook

Eligibility:

The competition is open to photographers worldwide, both professional and amateur. Participants must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent if under 18. All entries must be original work created by the submitting photographer.

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

Photographers retain full copyright of their submitted images. By entering the competition, participants grant Berlin Photo Awards a non-exclusive license to use submitted images for promotional purposes related to the competition, including website features, social media, press, and exhibition materials. Proper credit will always be given to the photographer. Images will not be sold or used for commercial purposes outside of promoting the awards without the photographer’s explicit consent.

Theme:

Aerial Abstract Architecture Black and White Cityscapes Conceptual Culture Digital Art Documentary Environmental Fashion Fine Art Film Landscape Macro/Micro Multi-categories Nature Open Theme Other Panoramic People Portrait Photojournalism Self-Portrait Seascapes Sports Street Travel Underwater Urban Wildlife