Best Photo Contests

Unlike anthology or gallery-style magazines, Dek Unu publishes only one artist per issue. We are highly artist-centric; each edition is themed and curated by the artist, not the editorial staff. Along with 11 images, Dek Unu emphasizes each artist's words – each issue includes an artist's commentary for each image and an in-depth interview. Additional images from the artist are included in the interview section to add context, depth, and texture to readers' understanding of the artist and the

Flora explores the quiet intensity of plant life through photography. From delicate details to expansive growth, the exhibition centres on the presence, resilience, and beauty of the natural world as seen through flora. The project welcomes diverse photographic approaches; documentary, conceptual, experimental, and poetic, that engage with plants, vegetation, and botanical forms in their natural or altered environments. Works may reflect ecology, intimacy, memory, or the subtle dialogue between

25 Finalist artists €1.000 cash prizes Exhibition at the Galerie Art Nomade in Barcelona Screenings in Ibiza Workshops & Talks About The Street Photography Barcelona Contest (SPBC) was created with the aim of giving international visibility to professional and amateur photographers who work in street photography with honesty and creativity. The festival offers a physical exhibition in Barcelona and screenings in Ibiza, spaces where their works can

The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2026, a photography competition that showcases the work of talented young photographers, gifted amateurs, and established professionals in the very best of contemporary photography, is now open for entries! The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize stands as a beacon of excellence within the realm of contemporary portrait photography. This esteemed international competition, hosted by the National Portrait Gallery, celebrates the art

LensCulture Critics’ Choice Awards put the spotlight on the year’s most talented photographers — maximizing visibility and opportunities for those ready to step onto the global stage and enter international markets. This year’s panel of 20 critics includes photography experts and influencers from world-renowned museums, art galleries, magazines, news media, online platforms, book publishers, and international festivals. Each of the 20 critics will personally select three photogr

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts has put out a call for photographers to participate in a worldwide photography competition, sponsored by Visit Tampa Bay. Winning submissions will be printed and included in a group exhibition at the museum from June 16, 2026, to August 2, 2026. Images will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact, artistic merit, and as otherwise determined by the judges. For each category, three winners will be selected. An overall Best

Megalopolitan Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the upcoming online art exhibition Portrait. Artists are encouraged to approach the theme openly, submitting works that feature individuals, self-portraits, or fictional characters emphasizing emotion, identity, and narrative. All traditional and contemporary media are welcome, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media, digital art, and experimental practices. The call is open to all artis

Red is a dominant color. It is in abundance around us in nature, and not only. It is the symbol of strong emotions. It represents passion, love but anger as well. Red, in its diverse shades is beloved by many people. It can be bright or dark, having a totally different impact on people, according to its hue. As red is a color that cannot be ignored, we are sure that you have many photographs with red as the dominant color. We would be thrilled to see red flowers as well as red garment

The 21st edition of Black & White Spider Awards is now open and accepting entries. With over 235 title awards, international press and exposure to the biggest names in photography - it’s your chance to be recognized as the best in the industry. Get exposure and put your work in front of the world's leading galleries, art directors, curators, editors and publishers and be recognized by the industry at the premier international awards show for black and white photography. Enter your best

$50,000 big ones are on the line. The Flow Photo Contest is running April 6 - April 24, 2026. Good for anyone with a camera, camera phone, disposable camera, or photographic memory. Simply enter as many images as you’d like into one of the five categories: Film, Surf, Nature, Energy, and Oneness. A panel of world-class judges will do the rest. Winners announced later in June 2026 and featured in The Photo Issue of Flow Trip Magazine. It’s $6 to enter, and the grand prize in each c

eica Society International (LSI) is proud to announce its fourth annual Women in Photography Grant. The grant is open to all women photographers in any part of the world (where allowed by law) and is made possible through LSI and Leica North America. One grant in the amount of $10,000 USD ($5,000 of which is generously donated by Leica NA) will be awarded to help complete an in-progress, personal project. In addition, the grant recipient will receive a new Leica camera and l

All subject matter, visual arts mediums and styles allowed. One image per submission. No nudity, profanity, political or sadistic artwork, no AI. Images must JPG and be professionally presented for jury. Up to 6 artists a month (based on # of entries) are selected and promoted on the CamelbackGallery.com Artist of the Month Blog page. Benefits: Artist's images remain on the blog in perpetuity. Blog posts are easily shared. # of likes and