Photography contest 2025

On this page, you can find all the current best photography competitions in 2025 ! You can easily check how big are the prizes, how much is an entry fee and what is the deadline of submitting photographs. Our team tries all the best to keep this section up to date and makes sure all the competitions listed are still valid.
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Call for Entries: Soho Open

Residency opportunity up for grabs for 3 lucky photographers/artists

This exciting open call invites submissions in any medium, providing a platform for diverse and innovative artistic expression.

• Deadline: 23 September 2025
• Entry fee: 1 artwork: £15 2 artworks: £25 3 artworks: £33
• Theme: Open Theme

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Chromatic Photo Awards 2025

Total grand prize: $3000

AWARDS ARE OPEN TO COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY – NO BLACK AND WHITE IMAGES.

• Deadline: 26 October 2025
• Entry fee: $22/27
• Theme: Aerial, Abstract, Architecture, Cityscapes, Conceptual, Documentary, Fashion, Fine Art, Landscape, Macro/Micro, Nature, Nudes, People, Portrait, Photomanipulation, Photojournalism, Seascapes, Street, Travel, Wildlife

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Monochrome Awards 2025

Monochrome Photographer of the Year: $2000 cash

The work of the first, second and third place winners (together with further entries that the judges feel are worthy of commendation) from both the professional and amateur categories will be published in the Monochrome Photography Awards a

• Deadline: 16 November 2025
• Entry fee: $22/27
• Theme: Abstract, Architecture, Black and White, Cityscapes, Conceptual, Documentary, Fashion, Fine Art, Landscape, Nature, Nudes, People, Open Theme, Other, Portrait, Photomanipulation, Photojournalism, Seascapes, Street, Travel, Urban, Wildlife

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Architecture Photography MasterPrize 2025

Frame the Future: Capture Architectural Brilliance

The Architecture Photography MasterPrize (APMP) Award is a prestigious accolade within the Architecture MasterPrize program, dedicated to recognizing outstanding architectural photography from around the globe.

• Deadline: 30 September 2025
• Entry fee: $50 for Professionals, $25 for students; with discounts on Early submissions
• Theme: Architecture

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Angry Whale Photo Zine Awards

Angry Whale Photo Zine Awards

Introducing the inaugural Angry Whale Photo Zine Awards — a celebration of independent photo zines.

• Deadline: 15 September 2025
• Entry fee: Free
• Theme: Other

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INTA International Travel Photo Awards 2025

Have you ever experienced a breathtaking moment while travelling?

Have you ever experienced a breathtaking moment while travelling and thought to yourself: "This sight would be worth sharing with the whole world!" Then this is your chance! The International Travel Photography Award (INTA) 2025

• Deadline: 30 September 2025
• Entry fee: 12.-
• Theme: Aerial, Black and White, Documentary, Environmental, Fine Art, Landscape, Nature, Photojournalism, People, Portrait, Travel

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FOTOAWARD

Prizes awarded include medals, printed diplomas

The non-commercial, free annual photo contest. In its 7th year. Entry is limited to invited, selected accomplished photographers. Awards include medals, diplomas, photo filters, software licenses, and more.

• Deadline: 31 December 2025
• Entry fee: Free
• Theme: Multi-categories

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Sony World Photography Awards 2026

Sony World Photography Awards 2026 just launched

Rewarding the best photo series worldwide! Entry is free and you could win $25,000, a solo show, a range of Sony digital imaging equipment plus more!

• Deadline: 13 January 2026
• Entry fee: Free
• Theme: Aerial, Abstract, Architecture, Black and White, Cityscapes, Conceptual, Culture, Digital Art, Documentary, Environmental, Landscape, Macro/Micro, Multi-categories, Nature, Open Theme, People, Portrait, Photojournalism, Self-Portrait, Seascapes, Sports, Street, Travel, Underwater, Urban, Wildlife

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The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2025

The recipient will receive £10,000 towards their chosen project

The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant contest is open to young photographers up to and including the age of 24 or enrolled on a recognized full-time photographic course.

• Deadline: 1 September 2025
• Entry fee: Free
• Theme: Photojournalism

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2025 European Photography Awards

Honouring global photography that celebrates culture, vision & crafts.

The European Photography Awards welcome photographers from worldwide nations ready to hone their photography skills and their extraordinary takes on diversity, whilst portraying the majestic cultures passed down for generations.

• Deadline: 15 August 2025
• Entry fee: $25/Professional & $20/Amateur & Student) > ($40/Professional & $35/Amateur & Student)
• Theme: Black and White, Multi-categories, Wildlife, Travel, Photojournalism, Fine Art

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