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.

The One

25 images will be selected for exhibition in the gallery

We’re looking for your favorite shot. The one you obsess over, where everything aligned just right, the one you show first in your portfolio, the one you want the world to see.
  • Deadline: 15 September 2026
  • Entry fee: $40 for five images $50 for ten images.
  • Theme: Open Theme
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Something Like Joy

First Place: $500 + Solo Exhibition on the Decagon Gallery website

Something Like Joy invites photographers to submit work that finds delight, warmth, wonder, or beauty in the world as it actually is. Big celebrations and quiet moments are equally welcome.
  • Deadline: 15 September 2026
  • Entry fee: $25 for up to 4 photographs, $5 each additional.
  • Theme: Other
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UNFOLD – group exhibition in Cambridge

Have your work exhibited in Cambridge this October.

Submit your photographs for our physical group exhibition in Cambridge, UK. Singles and series welcome.
  • Deadline: 15 September 2026
  • Entry fee: Free
  • Theme: Abstract, Architecture, Black and White, Alternative process, Conceptual, Digital Art, Documentary, Environmental, Fine Art, Film, Landscape, Multi-categories, Nature, Open Theme, Other, Street
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Elements 2027 International Photography Exhibition

Call for entries for a month long exhibition. Free to submit.

Call for entries to a photography exhibition taking place in January 2027. Free to submit. The exhibition will be on the theme of Elements.
  • Deadline: 18 September 2026
  • Entry fee: Free to submit, if selected there is a £50 participation fee
  • Theme: Wildlife, Underwater, Seascapes, People, Other, Nature, Multi-categories, Environmental, Documentary
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Shape 2027 International Photography Exhibition

Call for entries for a month long exhibition. Free to submit.

Call for entries to a photography exhibition taking place in January 2027. Free to submit. The exhibition will be on the theme of Shape.
  • Deadline: 18 September 2026
  • Entry fee: Free to submit, if selected there is a £50 participation fee
  • Theme: Multi-categories, Nature, Landscape, Fine Art, Conceptual, Architecture, Abstract
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Moments of Color by Blank Wall Gallery

We would like you to send us a variety of pictures on this subject

The submission of photos for the specific contest is free. Each photographer can participate with up to 5 files.
  • Deadline: 18 September 2026
  • Entry fee: Free
  • Theme: Aerial, Abstract, Alternative process, Cityscapes, Conceptual, Culture, Digital Art, Documentary, Environmental, Fashion, Fine Art, Film, Landscape, Multi-categories, Nature, Open Theme, People, Panoramic, Portrait, Photomanipulation, Photojournalism, Seascapes, Sports, Street, Travel, Underwater, Urban, Wildlife
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ACTION! 2026 International Digital Photography Exhibition

Call for entries for a month long digital exhibition. Free to submit.

Call for entries to a digital photography exhibition taking place in November 2026. Free to submit. The exhibition will be on the theme of ACTIO!
  • Deadline: 18 September 2026
  • Entry fee: Free to submit, if selected there is a £22 participation fee
  • Theme: Digital Art, Wildlife, Underwater, Sports, Street, People, Multi-categories, Fashion, Documentary
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Changing Asia 2026

Smiles and Hands of the Asia-Pacific

This project is a joint venture of the Asia News Network and China Daily.
  • Deadline: 19 September 2026
  • Entry fee: Free
  • Theme: Other
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ND Awards 2026

Showcase your best photography

Submit your finest work to the 2026 ND Awards and compete for international acclaim and over $10,000 in prizes.
  • Deadline: 20 September 2026
  • Entry fee: $19/$24
  • Theme: Aerial, Abstract, Architecture, Black and White, Cityscapes, Conceptual, Culture, Documentary, Environmental, Fashion, Fine Art, Landscape, Macro/Micro, Multi-categories, Nature, Nudes, Open Theme, Other, Panoramic, People, Portrait, Photomanipulation, Photojournalism, Self-Portrait, Seascapes, Sports, Street, Travel, Underwater, Urban, Wildlife
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Elemental: Earth, Air, Fire, Water | Photography Open Call

5 selected images will be included in a curated online exhibition

International photography open call engaging with earth, air, fire, or water, directly or symbolically
  • Deadline: 20 September 2026
  • Entry fee: $15 USD for up to 3 images. Fee waivers available on request.
  • Theme: Environmental
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