Photography Contest Closing Soon

Don't miss it! If you have your photographs chosen already and you wish to have them examined soon, submit them to one of the contests that slowly end the submitting process. On this list, you can find contests with their deadlines coming soon. Choosing one of them will guarantee you quick feedback. Will your pictures charm the judges this year?
The complete list of current contests is available here: best photography contests.

2025 New York Photography Awards

NEW YORK PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS EMBALM TODAY, REMINISCE TOMORROW

New York Photography Awards strives to honor, recognize, and promote outstanding photographers, as well as budding talents, worldwide.

Deadline: 27 November 2025
Entry fee: $25 - $50
Theme: Aerial, Abstract, Black and White, Cityscapes, Conceptual, Culture, Digital Art, Documentary, Environmental, Fashion, Fine Art, Landscape, Multi-categories, Nature, Nudes, People, Wildlife, Travel, Architecture, Photojournalism

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KAAF Photo Contest 2025

Street Photography, Social Documentary, and Black & White.

All photographers may participate with free-themed works in each category and submit their best works through the contest’s website.

Deadline: 28 November 2025
Entry fee: Free
Theme: Documentary, Street

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Sony European Student Award 2025

Prizes include top Sony Digital Imaging equipment

Awards one photographer as the European Student Award winner and a shortlist of four

Deadline: 28 November 2025
Entry fee: Free
Theme: Open Theme

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Joy Unfiltered

We seek photographs that capture the spectrum of joy

Allora Gallery invites photographers worldwide to celebrate joy in all its forms — connection, celebration, quiet moments, everyday pleasures. Open to all levels.

Deadline: 28 November 2025
Entry fee: Free
Theme: Other

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2025 World Street Photo Awards

International Street Photography Competition

An international photography competition honoring the best in street photography — real moments, emotions, and stories captured worldwide. €2,000 in prizes, global exposure, and publication for winners.

Deadline: 29 November 2025
Entry fee: €15
Theme: Street, Urban, Fine Art, Black and White, Photojournalism

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Anthology Photography Competition 2025

Share your work, get published and win a cash prize!

Open to photographers working at any level, the Anthology Photography Competition celebrates outstanding standalone images.

Deadline: 30 November 2025
Entry fee: Very Early Bird fee – €12: January – February 2025 / Early Bird fee – €15: March – April 2025 / Standard fee – €18: May – November 2025
Theme: Open Theme

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Sanctuary

Spaces of refuge, moments of renewal

Decagon Gallery invites photographers from around the world to submit images for Sanctuary, an online exhibition exploring the spaces, places, and moments that offer us refuge, peace, and renewal.

Deadline: 30 November 2025
Entry fee: $24 for 4 entries, then $4 each additional entry. Two free entries after 8 paid.
Theme: Architecture, Black and White, Cityscapes, Conceptual, Culture, Environmental, Fine Art

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