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AAP Magazine

Our 24th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme 'Portrait'. Winners will receive $1,000 in cash awards, their winning image(s) or full portfolio published in AAP Magazine #24, extensive press coverage and global recognition.

Apr 12, 2022 | May 13, 2022
Status: Closed - Selection In Progress

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - May 2022

All About Photo is pleased to present Sebastian Sardi. This exhibition is on view for the months of May 2022 and includes twenty photographs from the series Black Diamond.

Mar 22, 2022 | Apr 22, 2022
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - March & April 2022

All About Photo is pleased to present Jan Grarup. This exhibition is on view for the months of March & April 2022 and includes twenty photographs from the series The Country That Drowned.

Jan 15, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022
Status: Closed - Results Published

All About Photo Awards

All About Photo Awards 2022

The Winner and Photographer of the Year 2022 is Marcus Yam (USA), The 2nd place winner is Debdatta Chakraborty (India), the 3rd place winner is Konstantinos Tsakalidis (Greece), the4th place winner Landry Major (USA) and the 5th place winner is Rebecca Moseman (USA).

Dec 20, 2021 | Feb 8, 2022
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - February 2022

All About Photo is pleased to present Aya Okawa. This exhibition is on view for the months of February 2022 and includes twenty photographs from the series 'The Systems That Shape Us'. .

Dec 11, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #23 - WOMEN

This 23rd edition of AAP Magazine sought, not only to acknowledge the strength, beauty and resilience of women around the world, but also their artistic poetry and talent. Discover the 25 winners.

Nov 22, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - January 2022

All About Photo is pleased to present Charles Lovell. This exhibition is on view for the months of January 2022 and includes twenty photographs from the series 'Back When The Good Times Rolled 2009 To 2020'.

Nov 20, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - December 2021

All About Photo is pleased to present Diana Cheren Nguyen. This exhibition is on view for the entire month of December 2021 and includes eighteen photographs from the series 'When The Trees Are Gone'.

Oct 23, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #22 - STREETS

For this 22nd edition of AAP Magazine, we were looking for submissions of works of art in which the only limit to creativity was the photographer's imagination. We chose 25 photographers for their different approach to street photography.

Oct 5, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - November 2021

All About Photo is pleased to present Lost War by Lenka Klicperová. This exhibition is on view for the months of November 2021 and includes twenty photographs from the series Lost War.

Sep 18, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #21 - COLORS

We chose twenty-four photographers for their different approach to color photography. Their color palette is diverse: bold, vibrant as well as pastel, or even monochromatic but each time their conscious choice adds to the photograph's esthetic appeal and convey sensory pleasure.

Sep 2, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - October 2021

All About Photo is pleased to present Michael Ruggiero. Harvey Stein is the curator for this month's show. This exhibition is on view the entire month of October 2021 and includes twenty photographs from the series Anonymous Citizens.

Aug 21, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - September 2021

All About Photo is pleased to present Saul Bromberger. Ann Jastrab, is the curator for this month's show.This exhibition is on view for the month of September 2021 and includes twenty photographs from the series American Portraits 1978-2006.

Jul 20, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #20 - Travels

We’re delighted to reveal the names of the 26 talented photographers who won “AAP Magazine #20: Travels” The many mind-blowing entries come from talented photographers who traveled around the world.

Jul 12, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #19 - Shapes

We're delighted to reveal the names of the 25 talented photographers who won AAP Magazine #19: Shapes. These amazing photographers come from 13 different countries, their works of art explore composition and form as a fundamental aspect of the photographic aesthetic.

Jun 14, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - July & August 2021

All About Photo is pleased to present Shepherds from Transylvania by Istvan Kerekes. This exhibition is on view for the months of July and August 2021 and includes twenty photographs from the series Shepherds from Transylvania.

May 15, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #18 - B&W

We're delighted to reveal the names of the 25 talented photographers who won AAP Magazine #18: B&W. These amazing photographers come from 13 different countries, their work reflects their personal aesthetic and unique approach to black and white photography.

May 5, 2021 | Jun 11, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - June 2021

All About Photo is pleased to present Since Seeing You by Ruth Lauer-Manenti. This exhibition is on view for the entire month of June 2021 and includes twenty photographs from the series Since Seeing You.

Apr 17, 2021 | May 14, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #17 - PORTRAIT

We're delighted to reveal the names of the 25 talented photographers who won "AAP Magazine #17: Portrait". These amazing photographers come from 12 different countries, their work reflects their personal aesthetic and unique approach to portrait photography.

Mar 29, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - May 2021

All About Photo is pleased to present The Black Stories Project by Madison Casagranda. Brooke Shaden, is the curator for this month's show. This exhibition is on view for the entire month of May 2021 and includes twenty photographs from the The Black Stories Project.

Mar 20, 2021 | Apr 16, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #16 - Shadows

In this 16th edition of AAP Magazine the work is both diverse and imaginative in its approach to the theme Shadows. Mysterious, magical, intense, timeless, and sometimes nostalgic... all images have a story to tell and reflect a unique form of expression.

Mar 3, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - April 2021

The Winner of this month's Solo Exhibition, chosen by Trevor Cole is Robert Virga with his project In the Street: An Expression of Faith. The exhibition is on view until April 30, 2021.

Feb 20, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - March 2021

The Winner of this month's Solo Exhibition, chosen by Sandrine Hermand-Grisel is Eddy Verloes with his project Losing our Minds. The exhibition is on view until March 31, 2021.

Jan 23, 2020 | Feb 19, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - February 2021

The Winner of this month's Solo Exhibition, chosen by Sandrine Hermand-Grisel is Daniel Skwarna with his series Desert Dweller. The exhibition is on view until February 28, 2021.

Dec 19, 2020 | Jan 22, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

All About Photo Awards

All About Photo Awards 2021

The Winner and Photographer of the Year 2021 is Tom Price (UK), The 2nd place winner is Joshua Irwandi (Indonesia), the 3rd place winner is Joseph-Philippe Bevillard (Ireland), the4th place winner Javier Arcenillas (Spain) and the 5th place winner is Javier Vergara (Chile).

Dec 5, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - January 2021

The Winner of this month's Solo Exhibition, chosen by Harvey Stein, is Anne Berry with her series Behind Glass. The exhibition is on view until January 31st, 2021.

Nov 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #15 - Streets

For this 15th edition of AAP Magazine, we were looking for the heart and soul of a society and its people. Whether photographed in the countryside, or in an urban setting, the images we chose reflect the diversity of the photographers background and approach to street photography.

Nov 2, 2019 | Dec 4, 2020
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - December 2020

The Winner of this month's Solo Exhibition, chosen by Juli Lowe, is Hannah Altman with her series Kavana. The exhibition is on view until December 31st, 2020.

Oct 17, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #14 - COLORS

For this 14th edition of AAP Magazine, we were looking for submissions of works of art in which the only limit to creativity was the photographer's imagination. We chose 25 photographers for their different approach to color photography.

Sep 28, 2020 | Oct 30, 2020
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - November 2020

The winner of this month's solo exhibition, chosen by Ann Jastrab, is Astrid Reischwitz with her series Spin Club Tapestry. The exhibition is on view until November 30th, 2020.

Sep 12, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #13 - SHAPES

For this 13th edition of AAP Magazine, we were looking for submissions of works of art that explore composition and form as a fundamental aspect of the photographic aesthetic, be it pure visual formalism or in support of a thematic objective. 25 photographers were selected for their different interpretation of the theme.

Aug 17, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020
Status: Closed - Results Published

Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition - October 2020

The winning project is Yukari Chikura’s preservation of the 1300-year-old Japanese ritual festivity “Zaido.” Part of the exclusive online showroom developed by All About Photo, this exhibition is on view for the entire month of October 2020 and includes twenty photographs from the project published this year by Steidl.

Aug 10, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #12 - B&W

For this 12th edition of AAP Magazine, the winning photographers come from 11 different countries and 4 continents! The selected projects reflect the broad diversity that black and white photography can offer. Documentary, portrait, travel, street, wildlife, abstract and fine art are all represented in the winning portfolios.

May 12, 2020 | Jun 12, 2020
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #11 - TRAVELS

From Ethiopia's church in the sky to the misty mornings of China or the streets of Nizhneangarsk in Russia, we virtually travel to the four corners of the earth with this 11th Edition of AAP Magazine. Discover the 25 amazing winning portfolios.

Apr 1, 2020 | May 4, 2020
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #10 - PORTRAIT

A portrait is much more than just a physical representation of a person or its face. A good portrait must capture a privileged moment, when alchemy happens, allowing the photographer to capture the personality of the subject. Discover the 24 winning projects in this amazing 10th edition of AAP Magazine.

Feb 19, 2020 | Mar 25, 2020
Status: Closed - Results Published

All About Photo Awards

All About Photo Awards 2020

Discover the winning images of All About Photo Awards 2020 'The Mind's Eye'. Not only did we want to feature the winning images in this special edition of AAP Magazine, but also some of the others that were just a step from the podium. It will give you an idea of the amazing work that was submitted this year.

Dec 5, 2019 | Feb 8, 2020
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #9 - Shadows

In this 9th edition of AAP Magazine the work is both diverse and imaginative in its approach to the theme Shadows. Mysterious, magical, intense, timeless, and sometimes nostalgic... all images have a story to tell and reflect a unique form of expression.

Oct 27, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #8 - Street

For this 8th edition of AAP Magazine, we were looking for the heart and soul of a society and its people. Whether photographed in the countryside, or in an urban setting, the images we chose took us to places we had never been before... Discover 24 different portfolios in this new edition of AAP Magazine.

Sep 18, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #7 - Wild

Not domesticated, cultivated or tamed, uninhabited, barbarous, unruly, extravagant, imprudent, erratic... the definition of the word Wild is broad. Discover different interpretations in this new edition of AAP Magazine.

Apr 9, 2019 | May 4, 2019
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #6 - B&W

For this 6th edition of AAP Magazine, we received a record number of submissions. It was wonderful to discover so many great works and compelling pictures. Clearly black and white photography continues to hold a prominent place in our hearts and imaginations!

Feb 15, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019
Status: Closed - Results Published

All About Photo Awards

All About Photo Awards 2019

Discover the winning images of All About Photo Awards 2019 'The Mind's Eye'. Not only did we want to feature the winning images in this special edition of AAP Magazine, but also some of the others that were just a step from the podium. It will give you an idea of the amazing work that was submitted this year.

Nov 1, 2018 | Feb 8, 2019
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #5 - COLORS

For this fifth magazine we chose twenty photographers for their different approach to the theme Colors. We were looking for work that would celebrate colors, showing its influence, its possibilities, and also its nuances...

Oct 5, 2018 | Nov 4, 2018
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #4 - SHAPES

For the fourth issue of AAP Magazine we chose eighteen photographers for their different approach to the idea of Shapes. Their work is diverse: documentary, architecture, nudes, still life, abstractions, images ranging from early historical processes like the wet plate collodion tintype to contemporary digital photography.

Sep 5, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #3 - TRAVELS

For the third issue of AAP Magazine, we were looking for your travel photographs, near and far, to the edge of the earth and to the places perhaps known only to you. We wanted to see what you've captured and how you were telling your story. And we were not disappointed - most of the images you've submitted are simply stunning!

Jul 1, 2018 | Sep 4, 2018
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #2 - FACES

For the second issue of AAP Magazine, we primarily looked for an expression on the face that conveyed the subject's feelings at the moment the photograph was taken. Or if the subject's thoughts remained a mystery, we looked for a face that had been caught in a revealing light. We showcased very diverse type of works so that readers could discover different approaches to the same theme.

May 15, 2018 | Jun 18, 2018
Status: Closed - Results Published

AAP Magazine

AAP Magazine #1 - LIGHT

For it's firt issue, the jury chose 15 photographers for their different approach to the definition of photography itself "drawing with light". In addition to the unique visual language of each photographers, the short texts written by the artists themselves allow you to discover different voices, point of views and backgrounds.

Mar 28, 2018 | May 3, 2018
Status: Closed - Results Published

All About Photo Awards

All About Photo Awards 2018

The third edition of All About Photo Awards welcomed submissions from all over the world. Photographers driven by their artistic eye and passion will be selected by Liu Bolin, Crista Dix, Marco Gualizzini, Sandrine Hermand-Grisel, Michael Itkoff, Ann Jastrab, Eli Klein and Elisabeth Mouchy.

Nov 1, 2017 | Feb 8, 2018
Status: Closed - Results Published

All About Photo Awards

All About Photo Awards 2017

The second edition of the All About Photo Awards, The Mind's Eye, in reference to Henri Cartier Bresson's photo essay was juried by Beatrice Chassepot, Julien Chatelin, James and Susan Dooley, Eileen Gittins, Sandrine Hermand-Grisel, Ann Jastrab, Aline Smithson, Judy Walgren and Sabine Weiss. Discover the winners gallery.

When: November 2016
Status: Closed - Results Published

All About Photo Awards

All About Photo Awards 2016

The ten international jurors Julia Fullerton-Batten, Sandrine Hermand-Grisel, Frank Horvat, Ann Jastrab, Ed Kashi, Jules Maeght, Klavdij Sluban, Keiichi Tahara, Ami Vitale, and Cara Weston viewed and scored nearly 5,000 images for this inaugural competition. Discover the winners gallery.

When: November 2015
Status: Closed - Results Published

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