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.

Aark Wildlife Photography Contest

Show your talent, see the beauty of wildlife, & support a great cause

Calling all wildlife and nature photographers! 5 categories, 4 great prizes! Submit your wildlife and nature photos and support a great cause!

Deadline: 22 May 2026
Entry fee: $25 per photo
Theme: Wildlife, Nature

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Lumen Prize 2026

total prize pool of $30,000

The Lumen Prize is pleased to partner with The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology's Division of Arts and Machine Creativity to present our 2026 Lumen Prize Student Award.

Deadline: 23 May 2026
Entry fee: $45
Theme: Other

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Global Ability Photography Challenge (GAPC) 2026 – 5th Edition

Total prize pool: ₹17,00,000

An international photography contest for persons with disabilities, open globally with free entry. Submit up to 3 images. Total prize pool ₹17 lakh. Top 20 works exhibited internationally.

Deadline: 25 May 2026
Entry fee: Free
Theme: Open Theme

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12AWARDS International Photography Competition 2026

12 AWARDS - 12 VISIONS

The 12AWARDS International Photography Competition is a premier global event dedicated to celebrating exceptional vision and the art of visual storytelling.

Deadline: 29 May 2026
Entry fee: Single Image: $15 / Photo Series: $25
Theme: Aerial, Architecture, Black and White, Culture, Fine Art, Nature, Landscape, Travel, People, Portrait, Wildlife, Street, Open Theme

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VIEPA Vienna International Photo Awards 2026

VIEPA 2026: Photography connects the world through peace.

VIEPA 2026: Photography connects the World. The peaceful power of photography unites nations. Top winners will be honored at the VIEphoto Exhibition during the Vienna Summer Photo Festival 2026.

Deadline: 31 May 2026
Entry fee: 12.- Euro
Theme: Black and White, Conceptual, Digital Art, Environmental, Fashion, Fine Art, Landscape, Wildlife, Underwater, Travel, Street, Self-Portrait, Photojournalism, Nature, Open Theme, Portrait, People

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