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All About Photo has selected the best photo contests, photography competitions and call for entries. This list of international photo competitions and photo contests is thoroughly curated to help photographers find their next creative breakthrough and keep up with all the current opportunities to gain exposure. Exhibition, cash prize, publication... find the photo contest that is right for you.
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Deadline: March 28, 2024
2024 Nature’s Best Photography International Awards
You are invited to enter your best photos and videos in the 2024 Nature's Best Photography International Awards! Cash prizes and awards totaling $20,000! Submissions are reviewed by our Judging Panel of experts in photography, wildlife, conservation, and film. Winners are selected for overall appeal, originality, conformity to rules, and technical quality. We are seeking dramatic portraits, animal behavior, humorous displays, intimate interactions, young animals at play, m
Deadline: March 28, 2024
Photography: The Universal Language
Foto Femme United (FFU), Paris, and Musée de la Femme Marrakech, proudly announce their inaugural collaboration, an open call photography exhibition themed "Photography: the Universal Language," aimed at amplifying the voices of female and non-binary photographers based in or from the MENA region (Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates an
Deadline: March 29, 2024
Face to Face
Portraits captivate us because they serve as windows into our human experience. They go beyond more than just physical representation- they capture emotions, stories, and identities. Their attraction comes from their power to freeze a moment, revealing the layers and subtleties of an individual's spirit. Whether classical or contemporary, portraits allow us to explore the depth of human expression, reminding us of our shared humanity and individual uniqueness. Show us FACE TO FACE from your pers
Deadline: March 29, 2024
Forecast 2024
We invite you to submit work for FORECAST 2024, SF Camerawork’s survey of contemporary photography! This year’s acclaimed jurors, Rea Lynn de Guzman and Maggie Dethloff, will consider all works within the expanded field of photography, from traditional to experimental, with a focus on recently completed, thought-provoking projects. The work of up to six artists will be selected for a group exhibition at SF Camerawork’s gallery in San Francisco, and one artist will win the $1,500 Juror’s
Deadline: March 29, 2024
Surreal
If selected Participation Fee £48.00 (discount available if selected for both exhibitions in the same month) Exhibition Date: August 3-31, 2024 The Glasgow Gallery of Photography's mission is to advance the arts, heritage and cultural sector through exhibitions of photographic works as a means for artistic, community and personal expression. The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is running a month long exhibition in August called Surreal. Unreal, fantastical or even
Deadline: March 29, 2024
PPA Photo Award 2024: Excellence in Contemporary Photography
Pasadena Photography Arts is pleased to announce an open call for our PPA Photo Award 2024: Excellence in Contemporary Photography (Open Theme). This is an annual award for both emerging and professional photographers with residence in the United States. *Photographer must have a US bank account to complete application. The winning photographer will receive a $2,000 cash prize, a published interview on our website, a feature on Lenscratch.com, and a virtual hosted artist talk.
Deadline: March 29, 2024
2024 Portfolio Competition
Soho Photo Gallery, located in lower Manhattan is New York City's longest-running cooperative photography gallery. The gallery is awarding solo shows to three winning photographers. A panel of jurors will make their initial selections based on digital submissions. Final selections will be based on prints. The Jurors Members of Soho Photo Gallery's Portfolio Review Committee will jury the competition. The committee has reviewed thousands of portfolios since the gallery's beginn
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Shoot the Frame
Shoot The Frame is a suite of monthly international photography contests, designed to celebrate stunning photography and expose talented photographers. We are a community that is completely in love with all things photography. If you are a passionate amateur or professional photographer, we would love to see your imagery. You can submit your photos into our contests below. We have three categories every month. Shoot the Face, Shoot the Land and Shoot the Wild. All finalists an
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Open Call: Heritage
‘Heritage’ is an exploration of the traditions, history, and practices that form nations and the people in them. This open call asks you to look at generations past and the influence both personally and as a collective. This heritage can be singularly experienced or broad and all encompassing. How does our past shape our present and future and in turn our art? What does ‘Heritage’ mean to you? GRAND PRIZE / ONE WINNER: Winner will be the photograph with the highest score
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Wiki Loves Folklore
Join us for Wiki Loves Folklore 2024, an international photographic contest hosted annually at Wikimedia Commons! This exciting event aims to capture the rich tapestry of folk cultures from diverse corners of the world. In the spirit of cultural documentation and celebration, participants are invited to contribute their unique perspectives through captivating photographs that showcase the beauty, traditions, and uniqueness of folk cultures. How to Participate: Capture: Grab your camer
Deadline: March 31, 2024
iPhone Photography Awards 2024
Entries are open worldwide to photographers using an iPhone or iPad. Photos should not be published previously anywhere. The posts on personal accounts (Facebook, Instagram etc.) are eligible. The 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. In some cases we may ask the original image to verify that it's taken with an iPhone, iPad or iPod tou
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Open Call for Artists Summer residency
DE SARTHE is pleased to announce an Open Call for Artists for the upcoming 2024 edition of deSAR, the gallery’s annual summer residency in Hong Kong. In a city known for its high rent and small spaces, deSAR (inaugurated in 2017) offers its gallery space in the Southside art district Wong Chuk Hang to a Hong Kong artist to freely create an exhibition. Spanning over two months, the artist may fully utilize the space as their studio, which will stay open to the public during normal
Call for Entries
AAP Magazine #39 Shadows
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AAP Magazine proudly announces the results of its latest edition, AAP Magazine 38 Women, a dynamic celebration of women's contributions to the world of photography. With a blend of historical reflection and contemporary insight, this edition explores the multifaceted roles of women as both photographers and subjects, transcending traditional boundaries and reshaping narratives.
All About Photo Presents ’The Lives of Others’ by Meg McKenzie Ryan
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The winners of UP23 contest exhibited at MUSEC Lugano
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All About Photo Presents ’My Mother’s Tender Script’ by Asiya Al. Sharabi
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The Mind-Blowing Winning Images of AAP Magazine 37 TRAVELS
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The winners of Portrait of Britain Vol. 6
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All About Photo Presents ’The Roma Princesses’ by Manuela Federl
All About Photo is pleased to present ‘The Roma Princesses’ by Manuela Federl Part of the exclusive online showroom developed by All About Photo, this exhibition is on view for the month of January 2024 and includes twenty photographs from the series ‘The Roma Princesses'
Street Symphony: Celebrating the Remarkable 25 Winners of AAP Magazine 36!
We’re delighted to reveal the names of the 25 talented photographers who won AAP Magazine #36: Street. They come from 14 different countries and 5 continents! The exceptional street images selected convey profound messages about existence, establishing a connection with viewers and eliciting emotions. The abundance of outstanding submissions lived up to our expectations in this regard.

News from the Web

2024 Photo London x Hahnemühle Student Award
Contest
Mar 23, 2024 | Source: Photo London
We’re delighted to reveal the shortlisted artists for the 2024 Photo London x Hahnemühle Student Award. The award has seen phenomenal growth this year, with submissions from over 100 nominated students across 46 UK-based universities. Having reviewed and discussed in depth these entries, this year’s judging panel have shortlisted five students whose work will be showcased in a group presentation at Photo London (16 – 19 May 2024).(...)
 Ingrid Pollard 2024 Hasselblad Award Laureate
Contest
Mar 08, 2024 | Source: Hasselblad Foundation
The Hasselblad Foundation is delighted to announce that Ingrid Pollard is the 2024 Hasselblad Award laureate and receives a gold medal and the sum of SEK 2,000,000. The award also includes a Hasselblad camera by the Gothenburg-based company Hasselblad. The award ceremony will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden on 11th of October 2024.(...)
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 Winner
Contest
Feb 20, 2024 | Source: Underwater Photographer of the Year
The Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 has been named as Alex Dawson from Sweden, for his arresting image: " Whale Bones".
People’s Choice: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023
Contest
Feb 09, 2024 | Source: National History Museum
A polar bear carves out a bed from a small iceberg before drifting off to sleep in the far north, in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. Having spent three days searching for polar bears through thick fog, the expedition vessel Nima was on changed course. It turned and headed to where there was still some sea ice. Here Nima encountered a younger and an older male polar bear. Just before midnight, the young male clambered onto a small iceberg and, using its strong paws, clawed away to carve out a bed before drifting off to sleep.
2024 National & Regional Awards Winners & Shortlist
Contest
Feb 06, 2024 | Source: Sony World Photography Awards
The 2024 National & Regional Award recipients are announced. Now in its 11th year, the programme supports photographers of all abilities worldwide and celebrates their achievements. Showcasing local talent to an international audience, the winners are selected from entries to the Open competition.
Foam Paul Huf Award 2023
Contest
Jan 19, 2024 | Source: Foam
In 2023, Felipe Romero Beltrán won the 17th edition of the Foam Paul Huf Award. Now Foam is proud to announce his solo exhibition Dialect.