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.

Call for Entries: ING Discerning Eye

The ING Purchase Prize, £5,000

The ING Discerning Eye Exhibition is an annual show of small-scale works renowned for championing emerging artists
  • Deadline: 28 August 2025
  • Entry fee: Free
  • Theme: Multi-categories
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Soulful Mirrors | Portrait Photography Contest

Soulful Mirrors | Portrait Photography Contest

Portrait Photography Contest by NAT PHOTO SOCIETY invites all talented shutterbugs across the world to come forth and participate to win! An independent jury will be declaring the winners of this contest. Make your submissions by 08/31/2025
  • Deadline: 31 August 2025
  • Entry fee: Starting $10/artwork
  • Theme: Portrait
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Grant For a New Humanitarian Perspective 2025

This international call for projects is free

This year, the selected project will receive a €5,000 grant to support work that addresses a humanitarian theme
  • Deadline: 31 August 2025
  • Entry fee: Free
  • Theme: Open Theme
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Nature and Humans

Your lens can save the planet. Join the Nature and Humans competition

"Nature & Humans": International nature photography contest. Prestigious jury. Open to amateurs and professionals. 14000€
  • Deadline: 1 September 2025
  • Entry fee: 25€
  • Theme: Wildlife, Nature, Multi-categories, Environmental
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AGING BEAUTY: Old People Portrait Photo Contest

AGING BEAUTY: Old People Portrait Photo Contest

Guidelines: Portraits must prominently feature individuals aged 60+. Both black-and-white and color photography are welcome. Photos should evoke emotion, storytelling, or a deep sense of connection.
  • Deadline: 1 September 2025
  • Entry fee: Free
  • Theme: Portrait, Self-Portrait
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Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence

A photo book published by renowned publisher GOST Books

£5,000 towards completion of their chosen project
  • Deadline: 1 September 2025
  • Entry fee: 50 GBP
  • Theme: Open Theme
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International Portrait Photography Awards 2025

The best portraits of the best photographers

At the IMAGO Institute, we are excited to announce the second edition of the International Portrait Photography Awards!
  • Deadline: 1 September 2025
  • Entry fee: $200 MXN
  • Theme: Open Theme, Portrait, Self-Portrait
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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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RPS Documentary. Photography Awards 2025

Free UK Touring Exhibition in 2026 (6-7 venues)

Bona fide Photography Students, RPS Members and for the Open category anyone, anywhere.
  • Deadline: 1 September 2025
  • Entry fee: Free
  • Theme: Documentary
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Call For Entries 2025

Dodho’s international photography call

Dodho’s international photography call lets your work leap from the scroll to print: sub-mit now and place your images before a global jury and millions of engaged viewers.
  • Deadline: 7 September 2025
  • Entry fee: 45€
  • Theme: Open Theme
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