Our pick of the best UK & international photography competitions in 2024 with dates, deadlines, prizes and entry fees…
If you’ve been scanning our UK Art Competitions list for photography prizes then scroll no more, here’s your new home on MoMa. Featuring UK photography competitions and a selection of the best international photography awards.
Our art competitions page lists several photography friendly competitions but every contest here is specifically aimed at photographers.
For those aged 17 and under our Children’s Art Competitions page also includes some photography competitions. Now go win some photography prizes!
OD Photo Prize 2024
Annual open call is for artists working within the first ten years of their practice, founded by Open Doors Gallery, London, UK.
| Close: | 28th July 2024enter now! |
| News: | Selection notification: Mid September 2024. |
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| Show: | 25 shortlisted artists will be invited to participate in an online exhibition through Open Doors Gallery in Nov-Dec 2024. Each artist will be invited to have a print on display at a London venue TBC. |
| What: | Open theme. Encouraging submissions from artists working across all forms of photographic art: this includes, but is not limited to, storytelling, narrative, social documentary, construction, archival, conceptual or theoretical practices. Submissions must be photographic or lens-based but can incorporate other art forms (i.e. performance, collage, painting, sculpture, music, literature etc), and may result in unique artworks. |
| Who: | Photographers from around the world within the first ten years of their practice. |
| Fees: | £15 entry (6-15 images per project submission) |
| Site: | photoawards.com |
Anthology Photo Competition
Celebrating outstanding standalone images and providing a platform for photographers to showcase their work through publication.
| Close: | 31st October 2024 enter now! |
| News: | All entrants will be notified of the result by email. |
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| What: | Images submitted must be on the theme of ‘Everyday Wonders’. Submissions will be judged on quality, creativity, originality, and visual/emotional impact. Photography styles can include street photography, landscapes, natural world & wildlife, macro photography, lifestyle, object and still life and architectural. Technically manipulated images such as abstract, panoramic, stitched and composite are also permitted. Extra merit will be awarded to creative interpretation of the brief. |
| Who: | UK & International photographers |
| Past: | 2022 winner |
| Fees: | Very Early Bird: €10 – to 31 March 2024, Early Bird: €12 – April–June 2024, Standard: €18 – July–October 2024 |
| Site: | Enter here |
The Nature Photography Contest
Recognising and rewarding the talent and creativity of photographers from around the world who share the vision of caring for our planet.
| Close: | 15th November 2024 enter now! |
| News: | Winners Announcement: January 15, 2025 |
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| What: | Categories: Natural Landscapes, Wildlife, Macrophotography, Underwater, Birds, Plant life, Night world, Environmental impact, Sharing the planet, Funny nature |
| Who: | UK & International (over 18) |
| Fees: | €10 for each photograph (no limit on entries) |
| Site: | Enter here |
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Sony World Photography Awards
Made up of four competitions (Professional, Open, Student and Youth), all entries are free and the top prize is $25,000.
| Close: | 10th January 2025 enter now! |
| News: | Closing dates: Student: 29th Nov 2024, Youth: 3rd Jan 2025, Open: 3rd Jan 2025, Pro: 10th Jan 2025. |
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| What: | Categories for open competition: Architecture, Creative, Motion, Landscape, Lifestyle, Natural World & Wildlife, Object, Portraiture, Street Photography, Travel |
| Who: | UK and international photographers (all ages) |
| Fees: | Free to enter |
| Site: | Enter here |
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Deer Photographer of the Year
Photographers of all ages and nationalities are invited to enter, the overall winner wins £5,000 and the title of ‘Deer Photographer of the Year 2025’.
| Close: | 30th November 2024 opens 1st September | ||
| News: | Winners announced by email in January or February 2025. | ||
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| What: | Categories: ‘Deer in their Habitat’, ‘Portraits of Deer’, ‘Behaviour of Deer’, ‘Open’ and ‘Deer and Humanity’. You can submit photographs of any deer species. Post processing is allowed, but nothing is to be added or removed from the original scene. The deer can be photographed anywhere (eg rural, urban, coastal, etc.) at any time of year. No photographs of farm or captive animals. Deer parks are okay. | ||
| Who: | UK & International (Over 18. Youth competition open to entrants age 17 and under on 30th November 2024). | ||
| Past: | 2024 Winners | Fees: | 2 free entries (extra entry credits: 3 credits £9, 10 credits £15, 20 credits £20, 40 credits £30) |
| Site: | Enter here |
PhotoX Awards
An international open call for photographers with an impressive judging panel brought to you by the folk behind the Art Gemini Prize.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | TBA |
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| Who: | UK & International artists (no age limits) |
| Fees: | Under 18s free, 1 entry £15, 3 entries £30, 6 entries £50, 8 entries £60 |
| Site: | Enter here |
LensCulture Summer Open 2022
New competition to discover and reward 20 photographers — with a $20,000 prize fund, London exhibition, publication, global media exposure.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | 20 finalists will be selected. Last closed: 24th August 2022 |
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| Show: | Exhibition in London during Photo London 2023 |
| What | “Work that is fresh, impactful, surprising, profound, intense, visionary. Classic or eclectic, candid or constructed, artfully poetic or hard-edged realism, we are open to all. All photographers. All ages. All topics. All genres.” |
| Who: | UK and international photographers (18+) |
| Fees: | Single entry: Free, 5+ Singles: $35, Series: $45 (max 10) |
| Site: | Enter here |
Ultimate Sea View
The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society charity launches its annual maritime photography competition searching for the UK’s ultimate sea view.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Last closed: 28th August 2023 |
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| What: | Submit images that capture the UK’s unique relationship with the sea, including its merchant ships, fishermen, coasts, harbours and ports. |
| Who: | Residents of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland (16 & over) |
| Fees: | Free to enter (no limit on entries) |
| Site: | Enter here |
D31 Photography Prize
Open international exhibition from the Doncaster based gallery featuring black and white photography on the theme ‘Nostalgia’.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Shortlist: before 15th July 2022. Last closed: 5th September 2022 |
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| Show: | D31 Art Gallery, Doncaster and online exhibition (20 Sep – 15 Dec 2022) |
| What: | This year’s theme is “NOSTALGIA”. All photographs must be in “BLACK and WHITE” |
| Who: | UK & international photographers. |
| Fees: | No entry fee. You can submit 3 works only. Participation fee of £25 if selected. |
| Site: | Visit Website |
TDM Magazine Awards
Not-for-profit street photography award with $3,500 of prizes for your creative stories from around the world or the local streets you photograph in.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | TBA |
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| What: | Unobtrusive, Intrusive, Black & White, Mobile Photography, Analog, Fine Art, Conceptual, Portrait, Urban, Geography, Street Art, Architecture, Abstract, Modern, Smart |
| Who: | All Photographers: Amateur and Professional from all over the world (18+) |
| Fees: | Single image: $15, Multiple images: $25 (max 5) |
| Site: | Enter here |
what3birds? Photography Competition
Contest encouraging photographers to capture images of at-risk British songbirds to help raise awareness of 50% decline in UK songbirds in 50 years.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | TBA |
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| What: | Entry open to any photographs of song and other small birds from the UK |
| What: | Best Female Bird, Best Male Bird, New Acts (best fledgling), Best Bird in Flight, Children’s Prize |
| Who: | UK & International residents (any age) |
| Fees: | Free to enter (contributions welcome, no limit on entries) |
| Site: | Enter here |
LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards
International black and white photography competition with a cash prize of £10,000, London show & feature at international photo festivals.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | 20 finalists will be selected. Last closed: 24th October 2022. |
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| Show: | Exhibition at Photo London 2023 |
| What | “We want to discover remarkable B&W photographers from all cultures and all experience levels” |
| Who: | UK and international photographers (18+) |
| Fees: | Single entry: Free, 5+ Singles: $35, Series: $45 (max 10) |
| Site: | Enter here |
Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year
The UK’s largest amateur travel photography competition is asking you to gather your soul-stirring photos to send them in for their judges to ponder.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Shortlisted photographers will be contacted in January 2023. Last closed: 15th Nov 2022. |
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| What: | Categories: People, Wildlife, Landscape and Travel Icons – the latter recognising shots of people, landscapes or events that have achieved a landmark status in the travel world. |
| Who: | UK & International photographers (Amateur photographers only. Entrants must be 18 years old or over and in possession of a valid passport to travel to Singapore.) |
| Fees: | Free to enter |
| Site: | Enter here |
National Geographic Traveller Photography Competition 2023
Among the most coveted travel photography prizes in the country, the free to enter competition is accepting submissions in up to six categories.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Winner will be notified by email within 60 days of the competition closing. Last closed: 27th November 2022 |
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| What: | Categories: Food & travel, People, Urban environments, Landscape, Wildlife, Portfolio |
| Who: | UK or Ireland residents (age 18 and over) |
| Fees: | Free to enter |
| Site: | Enter here |
RWA Photo Open Exhibition
A unique opportunity to show – and sell – your work in one of the UK’s most prestigious and beautiful art galleries.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | Selection results available online on 14th December 2022. Last closed: 5th December 2022 |
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| Show: | RWA, Bristol (28 Jan – 1 May 2023) |
| What: | The exhibition is a celebration of the full range of contemporary photographic practice. There is no theme, but selectors will have a particular eye for images that say something about the world today. Entries can be single images or limited series; they can be simple photographs or artworks that include a photographic element, including 3-D works. They can be any size. Those who use photography to inform their sculpture, installation, architecture or other artistic practice are also encouraged to enter. The work must be available for sale at the exhibition, and selected work will need to be framed or presented in an exhibitable format. |
| Who: | UK & International artists and photographers |
| Fees: | £21 per work, Students £15.90 per work; Friends of the RWA £15.90 per work; Artist Network Members £10.50 per work; Academicians: free |
| Site: | Enter here |
RBSA Photography Prize
The fifth RBSA Photography Prize exhibition invites artists creating working with photographic processes to enter work.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Selected artists announced: 10th February 2023. Last closed: 31st January 2023. |
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| Show: | RBSA Gallery, Birmingham (2 Mar – 8 Apr 2023) |
| Who: | UK & International photographers. |
| Fees: | 1 entry: £19, 2 entries: £32, 3 entries: £40, 4 entries: £48 (under 35s can pay over phone for 50% discount, free for RBSA Graduate Artists) |
| Site: | Visit Website |
Reader’s Digest Photo Competition
Capture a photo that sums up the beauty of Britain for a chance to win a £400 Amazon voucher and feature on the back cover of Reader’s Digest.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | All entrants will be notified of the result by email. Last closed: 12th May 2023. |
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| What: | ‘What encapsulates the beauty of Britain for you? Is it rolling green hills and hidden valleys of the countryside? Or cobbled medieval streets and grand cathedrals? Take a compelling picture that sums up the beauty of Britain for you, and send it to Readers Digest. We’re looking for a unique and unusual approach, so let your creative juices flow! The competition will be judged by professional photographer James Eckersley, and the winning entries will be published in the July issue, with the top winner gracing the back cover.’ |
| Who: | Residents of the UK, Eire and BFPOs (aged 18 or over) |
| Fees: | Free to enter |
| Site: | Enter here |
Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
International contemporary portrait photography competition hosted by the National Portrait Gallery with prizes ranging from £2,000 to £15,000.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Entrants will be notified if their work has been selected for the second round of judging by 22 June 2023. Last closed: 22nd May 2023. |
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| Show: | Exhibition at the NPG, Cromwell Place, London (9 Nov 2023 – 25 Feb 2024) |
| Who: | UK & International photographers (18+) |
| Fees: | £21 per photo, max 6 (Students, under 25 year olds and those on disability allowance will receive a 50% discount and both universal credit and pension credit users will be able to enter for free) |
| Site: | Enter here |
Landscape Photographer of the Year
Adult & Youth competitions that celebrate the magic and wonder of the British landscape and showcases the work of talented photographers.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | Shortlisted entries contacted: 10 July. Last closed: 31st May 2023. |
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| What: | Categories: Classic View Cityscapes, Black and White, Intimate View (macro and detail), Expression/Impressions of the Landscape, Bird’s Eye View (Drone), Change in the Landscape, My Railway Adventure, Coast |
| Who: | Images must be of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands but you do not have to be a UK resident to enter – entries are also welcome from overseas entrants. |
| Fees: | A single image entry costs £9.99, 8 entries: £24.99, 20 entries: £34.99 (Youth Competition is free for everyone aged 18 and under in 2023) |
| Site: | Enter here |
Photometria Awards 2023
Documentary photographer Martin Parr judges this year’s awards on the theme ‘Emerging Roots’ culminating in a group show in Ioannina, Greece.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | The results of the best 25 photos will be announced in June. Last closed: 31st May 2023. |
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| Show: | Exhibition of the top 25 photos in Ioannina, Greece. |
| What: | This year’s theme of Photometria International Photography Festival, “Emerging Roots”, invites you to learn from your past, your roots and your memories. Highlight it, remember it and create a better present and an even better future. Let our emerging roots become levers for a better world. |
| Who: | UK & international photographers. |
| Fees: | Free to enter |
| Site: | Enter here |
TPG New Talent 23
Open call from The Photographer’s Gallery showcasing the most exciting and relevant UK-based emerging artists working in photography today.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Successful applicants will hear by 1st August 2023. Last closed: 4th June 2023. |
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| Show: | Exhibition website and outdoor display |
| What: | Open to all forms of photographic / artistic practices and there is no specific theme. |
| Who: | UK-based photographers, collectives, artists or artist duo whose practice has a focus on photography, who does not have gallery representation, or has not had a significant solo exhibition, or published a monograph by a third-party publisher. |
| Fees: | Free to enter |
| Site: | Enter here |
LensCulture Street Photography Awards
LensCulture are searching the globe to find the street photographers creating the world’s most iconic and memorable photographs in the genre today.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | 25 Finalists will be selected. Last closed: 21st June 2023. |
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| Show: | New York City exhibition. |
| What | Show your unique perspective from the street, however you frame it. Open to all types of photography: black & white, mobile photography, analog, conceptual, street portraits, urban, street fashion, road trips, street art, travel, architecture, abstract, poetic. |
| Who: | UK and international artists |
| Fees: | Single entry: Free, 5+ Singles: $35, Series: $45 (max 10, 30% student discount) |
| Site: | Enter here |
The RSA Morton Award
Monetary award to research, develop and produce a new body of work in a lens-based medium with an exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Winner announced by end of September 2023. Last closed: 25th June 2023. |
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| Show: | Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh (2024 dates TBC) |
| What: | Digital & analogue photography, film and video. |
| Who: | Artists must have been born in Scotland or have studied at a Scottish art school or have been resident in Scotland for at least 3 years. (undergraduate or postgraduate students not eligible) |
| Fees: | No entry fee |
| Site: | Enter here |
World Nature Photography Awards
Celebrating the world’s best nature photographers, as they highlight the wonders of our planet. A tree is planted with every entry.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Winners will be announced in February 2024. Last closed: 30th June 2023. |
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| What: | 14 Categories: Animals in their habitat, Animal portraits, Behaviour – Amphibians and reptiles, Behaviour – Birds, Behaviour – Invertebrates, Behaviour – Mammals, Plants and fungi, Urban wildlife, Planet Earth’s landscapes and environments, Underwater, Black and white, Nature art, Nature photojournalism, People and nature. |
| Who: | UK & international photographers (over 18) |
| Fees: | £30 entry fee allows max 6 images & 1 tree planted (Annual membership of £55 allows 2 free entries, max 12 images and 20 trees planted) |
| Site: | Enter here |
Head On Photo Awards
A global selection of the best work from emerging and established photographers across in three categories: Portrait, Landscape & Environmental.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | Award-winners will be announced in Sydney, Australia at the Launch of Head On Photo Festival 2023 and will be notified as soon as possible after the announcement. Last closed: 16th July 2023. |
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| Show: | Head On Photo Festival, location TBA (dates TBA) |
| What: | Categories: Portrait, Landscape & Environmental. |
| Who: | UK & International photographers |
| Fees: | AUD$30 entry fee per photo (Approx £16 per photo) |
| Site: | photoawards.com |
International Photography Awards
One of the biggest photography competitions in the world with a prize fund of $47,000 for professional, amateur, and student photographers.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | Winners will be notfied by email 6 weeks after closing date. Last closed: 14th August 2023. |
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| What: | Advertising, Analog/film, Architecture, Book, Deeper Perspective, Editorial/press, Event, Fine Art, Moving Images/video, Nature, People, Special, Sports |
| Who: | All Photographers: Amateur and Professional from all over the world (18+) |
| Fees: | Non-Professional – Single image: $30, Series (2-9 images): $55. Professional – Single image: $40, Series (2-9 images): $65. Student – Single image: $15, Series (2-9 images): $30 (30% off for selected countries) |
| Site: | Enter here |
LensCulture Emerging Talent Awards
25 photographers who have not yet received exposure at an international level will be selected for New York exhibition and 8 cash grants of $1,500.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | 25 finalists will be selected. Last closed: 23rd August 2023. |
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| Show: | Group exhibition in New York. |
| What | “No limitations on genre. Fine art, portrait, landscape, architecture, interiors, alternative process, photojournalism, documentary, conceptual, still life, b & w, nature, street photography, abstract, experimental, staged.” |
| Who: | UK and international photographers (18+) |
| Fees: | Mini Series (up to 5): $35, Series (up to 15): $50 (30% student discount) |
| Site: | Enter here |
Environmental Photographer of the Year Award
Free to enter for all ages, showcasing the most inspirational environmental photography from around the world for the 16th year running.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Winners will be announced in November 2023. Last closed: 30th August 2023. |
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| What: | Environmental Photographer of the Year, Nikon’s Young Environmental Photographer of the Year, MPB Vision of the Future, Recovering Nature, Keeping 1.5 Alive, Adapting for Tomorrow. |
| Who: | UK & International artists (Anyone born on or after 31/07/2003 can enter the Under 21 category) |
| Fees: | No entry fee (10 images max) |
| Past: | 2022 gallery and winners |
| Site: | Enter here |
ROSL Photography Competition
The 2023 theme of the Royal Over-Seas League Photography Competition was ‘Viewpoint’ with a prize fund of £3,500 and London exhibition.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | The 20 images selected for exhibition and overall prize-winners will be announced on Friday 6 October 2023. Last closed: 1st September 2023. |
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| Show: | Over-Seas House, London (9 Dec 2023 – 4 Feb 2024) |
| What: | Theme – ‘Viewpoint’. |
| Who: | Photographers from all over the world (18+) |
| Fees: | No entry fee (5 images max) |
| Site: | photoawards.com |
ND Awards 2023
Started in 2014 by ND Magazine the Neutral Density Photography Awards aims to set new trends in the world of photography for professionals and non-pros.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | Early Bird: 23rd April 2023. Winners announced: 19th November 2023. Last closed: 17th September 2023. |
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| What: | Architecture, Editorial, Fine Art, Nature, People, Special |
| Who: | All Photographers: Amateur and Professional from all over the world (18+) |
| Fees: | Non-Professional – Single image: $19, Series (2-5 images): $24. Professional – Single image: $24, Series (2-5 images): $29 (+$10 fee for multiple category entries) |
| Site: | Enter here |
Passepartout Photo Prize
Supporting the development of talented photographers from all over the world with an exhibition in a fine art gallery in the heart of Rome.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Winners announcement Autumn 2023. Last closed: 10th October 2023. |
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| Show: | 28 Piazza di Pietra Art Gallery, Rome (Autumn 2024) |
| What: | Welcomes various artistic languages applied to the photographic image, including, but not limited to, experimentation and fusion of different genres. |
| Who: | UK & International (no age limit) |
| Fees: | €25 (allows the submission of up to 3 images) |
| Site: | Enter here |
Gomma Photography Grant
An independent, ethical photo grant contest launched in 2014 to spot fresh, emerging talent and give it the spotlight it deserves.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Winners announcemd February 2024. Last closed: 8th November 2023. |
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| What: | “Gomma, even though being an established name within the photography community, has stayed true to its intention of awarding unconventional and daring works of artists, that show their unique take on photography and penetrate the viewer emotionally on a profound level. Working with artists across the genres of black and white, colour, portrait, documentary, photojournalism and many more, Gomma is known for selecting works of exceptional quality. Keeping the international reputation of being ethical and inclusive, Gomma welcomes photographers of all nationalities, religions, sexual orientation and gender identity as well as all skill levels and mediums (analogue, digital). Gomma funds and supports emerging talents as well as established photographers.” |
| Who: | UK & International photographers. |
| Fees: | Early bird: €9.99 to 8 Sep, €19.99 to 30 Sep, €35.00 to 8 Nov. |
| Site: | Visit Website |
Amatuer Photographer of the Year
Now in its 43rd year, each round sets a different photography theme for monthly prizes and an overall prize fund of £11,000 worth of MPB vouchers.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | The opening date of Round 1 is 8th February, 2023. Last closed: 13th November 2023. |
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| What: | Categories: Low Light, Black & White, Travel, Landscapes, Best of British, Close Ups, People, Wildlife, Street, Action |
| Who: | UK & International photographers (who earn 10% or less of their annual income from photography) |
| Fees: | 1 image: £8, 4 images: £20, 12 images £36, 40 images: £80 (or get 4 issues with 4 free entries for £4 – 1 free entry voucher in each magazine) |
| Site: | Enter here |
LensCulture Art Photography Awards
Celebrating visionary photographers from around the globe with cash awards and a New York exhibition during The Photography Show.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | 25 Finalists will be selected. Last closed: 20th December 2023. |
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| Show: | New York exhibition during The Photography Show. |
| What | Conceptual, experimental, landscape, alternative, process, cameraless, narrative, cinematic, portraiture, environmental, fashion, abstract, still life, analog, found imagery |
| Who: | UK and international artists |
| Past: | 2023 winners & finalists |
| Fees: | Single entry: Free, 5+ Singles: $35, Series: $45 (30% discount for students) |
| Site: | Enter here |
Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year
Open to professional and non-professional, old and young, the Awards celebrate the very best in food photography and film from around the world.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Shortlisted entrants will be contacted approximately 8 weeks after the closing date. Last closed: 4th February 2024. |
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| Show: | Mall Galleries, London (June 2024) |
| Who: | UK & International photographers |
| Fees: | £35 for 5 images, free for under 18s |
| Site: | Enter here |
Fine Art Photography Awards
10th edition of the international awards to find the Professional and Amateur Fine Art Photographers of the Year with a combined $5000 in cash prizes.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | Early bird deadline 8th October 2023. Winners announcement – April 8th 2024. Last closed: 11th February 2024. |
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| What: | Abstract, Architecture, Cityscape, Conceptual, Fashion Fine Art, Landscape, Nature, Night Photography, Nudes Open Theme, Panoramic, People, Photojournalism, Photomanipulation Portrait, Seascape, Street Photography, Travel, Wildlife / Animals. |
| Who: | All Photographers: Amateur and Professional from all over the world (18+) |
| Fees: | Non-Professional – Single image: $20, Series: $25. Professional – Single image: $25, Series: $30 ($5 per image discount for entries before 8th October. Additional category fee: 10$/category) |
| Site: | Enter here |
LensCulture Portrait Awards
Looking to discover and recognize more than 35 talented photographers creating extraordinary new photographic portraits.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | 35 Finalists will be selected. Last closed: 14th February 2024. |
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| Show: | The winners of this year’s awards will be featured at the LensCulture exhibition in London. |
| What | Photographic portraits. |
| Who: | UK and international artists |
| Fees: | Single entry: Free, 5+ Singles: $35, Series: $45 (max 10) |
| Site: | Enter here |
Earth Photo
Competition from Forestry England and the Royal Geographical Society drawing attention to the challenges facing the natural world and our planet.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Shortlist notification by 31st March 2024. Last closed: 22nd February 2024. |
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| Show: | Royal Geographic Society, London (20 Jun – 23 Aug 2024) |
| What: | “Work that communicates about the world around us and makes us think differently, capturing nature, people, place, forests, the environment, lands and seascapes, and the varied impacts of, and adaptations to, climate change. Submissions can consist of any genre of photography and moving image but must tell powerful stories about our planet: its inhabitants and lands, the dynamic link between environmental and social issues, its exquisite beauty and power, and also its fragility. All approaches and ideas are welcome — from documentary, photojournalism, contemporary, artistic and conceptual projects. All image-based genres – moving image, photographic series, single images; long-term researched documentary; multimedia; participatory and mobile.” |
| Who: | Open to all international photographers, both amateur and professional, and of all ages. |
| Past: | 2023 shortlist & exhibition |
| Fees: | £15 entry fee for each entrant up to 10 works. |
| Site: | Enter here |
Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Showcases the world’s best space photography, from spectacular skyscapes to mind-blowing images of distant planets and galaxies.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Winners will be announced on 12th of September 2024 and will be notified by email ahead of this date. Last closed: 5th March 2024. |
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| Show: | National Maritime Museum, London (dates TBA) |
| Who: | UK & International photographers |
| Past: | 2023 overall winners |
| Fees: | £10 for up to £10 images, free Free for Young Entrants aged 15 or under. |
| Site: | Enter here |
AAP Magazine 38 – Women
The 38th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best photography projects showcasing the theme “Women”.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Winners will be notified by email around 1st May, 2024. Last closed: 12th March 2024. |
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| What | “Send in a cohesive body of work or portfolio – capturing the essence, hard-work, beauty, resilience, kindness… of women! The subject is completely open, it can be fashion, nude, documentary, portrait, sports, fine art, commercial. Any capture method or process, whether digital or analog, including monochromatic toning, is welcome.” |
| Who: | UK and international photographers, 18+ |
| Fees: | $30 for 3 images |
| Site: | Enter here |
iPhone Photography Awards
The 17th Annual Awards rewarding creativity with the iPhone camera giving the winning photographers worldwide exposure, gold bars & other prizes.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | All winners will be announced online 12-14 weeks after the submission deadline. Last closed: 31st March 2024. |
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| What: | Abstract, Animals, Architecture, Children, Citylife/Cityscape, Landscape, Lifestyle, Nature, People, Portrait, Series (3 images), Still Life, Travel, Other. |
| What: | iPhone photos should not be altered in any desktop image processing program such as Photoshop. It is OK to use any IOS apps. The use of any iPhone is permissible. iPhone add-on lenses can be used. |
| Who: | Photographers from all over the world (using an iPhone or iPad) |
| Fees: | 1 image: $5.50, 3 images: $12.50, 5 images: $18.50, 10 images: $37.50, 15 images: $55.50, 20 images: $67.00, 25 images: $75.50 |
| Site: | Enter here |
Scottish Portrait Awards
Anyone living, studying or born in Scotland can enter these photography awards with touring shows in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Banff.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | Finalists notified by: 29th May 2023 (50 photographic submissions, 30 in colour and 20 in black and white, will be awarded a place in the Scottish Portrait Awards travelling exhibition). Last closed: 2nd May 2024. |
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| What: | Any photographic process may be used to create the work. Photographs may have been digitally manipulated. Photographs selected for the exhibition must be delivered framed and mounted, behind glass with D-rings attached. In general, photographs submitted to the exhibition should be no smaller than 28cm x 31cm (without frame) and no larger than 65cm x 65cm (with frame). |
| Who: | Anyone born, living or studying in Scotland (over 16 years old on 1 Sep 2023) |
| Past: | Previous winners |
| Fees: | £10 per work (Max 6. Free entry is available to anyone receiving universal credit or any form of income support. Phone Portrait Award is free.) |
| Site: | Enter here |
Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3)
Founded in 2007 to discover emerging talent and introduce photographers from around the world to Paris in an exhibition & book.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | Last closed: 8th May 2024. |
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| What: | Advertising, Book, Fine Art, Nature, Portraiture, Press/Editorial, Architecture, Special |
| Show: | Espace Beaurepaire, Paris (TBA) |
| Who: | All Photographers: Amateur and Professional from all over the world (18+) |
| Fees: | Non-Professional & Students – Single image: $20, Series (2-9 images): $40. Professional – Single image: $30, Series (2-9 images): $50. (20% off for additional categories) |
| Site: | Enter here |
RPS International Photography Exhibition 166
The Royal Photographic Society in Bristol holds the 166th edition of their historic photographic exhibition with a £2,000+ prize fund.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Last closed: 21st May 2024. |
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| Show: | RPS Gallery, Bristol (Dates TBA) |
| Who: | UK & International photographers (no age restrictions) |
| Past: | IPE 165 exhibition |
| Fees: | 1 free single image, £30 for 4 images (RPS Members: £24 for 4, Under 30s: £18 for 4) |
| Site: | Enter here |
2024 AOP Student Awards
Established in the early 1980s, to recognise and highlight emerging photographic talent in further education institutions across the UK.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | Winners will be announced on 20th June. Last closed: 24th May 2024. |
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| Show: | Exhibition at the The Truman Brewery, London (21-23 June 2024) |
| What: | Stills and Moving Image. Categories: People, Places, Things. |
| Who: | All students, including those from overseas, studying in the UK at FE level or higher. |
| Past: | 2023 winners |
| Fees: | Members: Single: £6, Series: £10, Moving: £6 (Non Members: Single: £9, Series: £14, Moving: £9) |
| Site: | Enter here |
Black and White Photography Awards
International photography competition celebrating the best of monochrome art with a first prize of €1,000 and various category awards.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Shortlist date TBA. Last closed: 15th June 2024. |
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| What: | Black and white photographs. Categories: Architecture, Street, Fauna and Flora, Portrait, Landscape. |
| Who: | UK & International photographers (over 18) |
| Past: | 2023 winners |
| Fees: | €15 per category. Allows 5 pictures for the chosen category. |
| Site: | Enter here |
Close-up Photographer of the Year
The sixth Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) is now open for entries with a £5,000+ prize fund and Young Photographer prize.
| Close: | TBAcurrently closed |
| News: | Early bird deadline 31st May 2024. Last closed: 14th July 2024. |
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| What: | Categories – Animals, Insects, Butterflies & Dragonflies, Arachnids, Invertebrate Portrait, Underwater, Plants, Fungi & Slime Moulds, Intimate Landscape, Studio Art. |
| Who: | UK & International photographers (aged 18 or over on July 14th 2024. Entrants aged 17 or under on July 14th 2024 should enter Young CUPOTY) |
| Fees: | £10 – 1 image, £20 – Up to 6 images, £30 – Up to 15 images, £40 – Up to 30 imagess (£5 for Young CUPOTY entrants – Up to 15 images) |
| Site: | Enter here |
BBA Photography Prize 2024
Berlin gallery spotlighting emerging photographers, open to any theme or medium, searching for the best photographic talent from around the world.
| Close: | TBA currently closed |
| News: | Shortlist announcement date TBC. Deadline extended from 15th July. Last closed: 22nd July 2024. |
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| Show: | Kühlhaus Berlin (20+ artists selected for group show Nov/Dec 2024) |
| What: | Open to any theme. |
| Who: | UK and international photographers (18+) |
| Past: | Last year’s winners and exhibition |
| Fees: | €49 entry fee (up to 10 images) |
| Site: | Enter here |
The End!
And so ends our UK & International Photography Competitions list. I’ll keep adding more photo competitions as I hear about them. Good luck if you decide to enter and let me know if you win anything!
