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.

NEXUS International Photography Awards 2025

Win 1000$ + TROPHY + MEDALS + BOOK

We are thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for the NEXUS International Photography Awards (NIPA) — a global celebration of the art of photography and visual storytelling.

• Deadline: 29 July 2025
• Entry fee: Single Entry 15$ / Series Entry 20$
• Theme: Architecture, Black and White, Cityscapes, Documentary, Fine Art, Landscape, People, Portrait, Travel, Wildlife, Street, Photojournalism, Nature, Multi-categories

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AAP Magazine #50 SHAPES: Publish your work in a printed magazine

Publish your work in our printed magazine and win $1,000 in cash prize

Winners will receive $1,000 in cash awards, have their winning images published in AAP Magazine #50, get a copy of the magazine, and enjoy extensive press coverage and global recognition.

• Deadline: 29 July 2025
• Entry fee: $30 Early Bird Deadline $35 Regular Deadline
• Theme: Other

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Call for Entry, Forgotten

The Forgotten, people, places and belongings that once mattered

The Forgotten, people, places and belongings that once mattered, now unremembered, out of mind, left behind.

• Deadline: 30 July 2025
• Entry fee: $38/ 5 Images
• Theme: Multi-categories

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PHOTOLAR 17th: Celebrations and traditions worldwide

CELEBRATIONS AND TRADITIONS WORLDWIDE | 400€ + Calendar | 12 images

CELEBRATIONS AND TRADITIONS WORLDWIDE | 400 € cash prize, and his/her name will be printed in the whole 2026 Gráficas LAR calendar. | Send 12 images indicating the month proposed in the file name | www.photolar.net

• Deadline: 31 July 2025
• Entry fee: Free
• Theme: Culture

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Philo- Photo Contest

The Philo-Photo Contest invites all photographers aged 18 and over.

The Philo-Photo Contest invites photographers above 18 to submit their most striking single images that reflect this year’s theme, From Darkness to Light.

• Deadline: 31 July 2025
• Entry fee: Free
• Theme: Other

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TDM AWARDS 2025

EVERY STREET HAS A STORY — SHOW US YOURS

TDM AWARDS 2025 – EARLY BIRD SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! Submit now and save with the Early Bird entry!

• Deadline: 31 July 2025
• Entry fee: 10 € / 15 € / 40 €
• Theme: Urban, Culture, People, Street

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Art Exhibition in China – Inner Landscapes

Independent & Image Art Space (Chongqing, China) is happy to announce

Independent & Image Art Space (Chongqing, China) is happy to announce a group art exhibition open call "Inner Landscapes".

• Deadline: 1 August 2025
• Entry fee: $80
• Theme: Conceptual, Fine Art, Abstract, Digital Art, Black and White

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Metropolitan Melodies

There are nine categories for submission

Artists are encouraged to explore diverse urban themes that align with the competition's theme of "Metropolitan Melodies."

• Deadline: 5 August 2025
• Entry fee: $35
• Theme: Architecture, Cityscapes, Urban

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Shadows is the theme for this months competition.

Win Up To $10,000

​Share with us your best frames and moments showing your Shadow visions!.

• Deadline: 7 August 2025
• Entry fee: $12
• Theme: Nature, Abstract, Architecture

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OD Photo Prize 2025

An annual prize for emerging photographic artists

An annual prize dedicated to discovering and nurturing the next generation of photographic artists from around the world. There are a range of incredible opportunities available to submitting artists too..

• Deadline: 11 August 2025
• Entry fee: 23$
• Theme: Open Theme

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