2025 Best Photo Contests, Photography Contests, Competitions & Awards

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: October 24, 2025

Southwest

Photographers are welcome to submit their work for this juried exhibition highlighting the landscapes, cultures, and stories of the American Southwest. The images must be captured in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, or New Mexico. Whether you’ve documented the vibrant colors of the desert, the rich history of the region, or the spirit of its people, we want to showcase your unique perspective. 26 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Decode Gallery.

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Deadline: October 24, 2025

19th Annual International Color Awards

International Color Awards is open to professional and amateur photographers shooting in all forms of color photography using traditional or digital methods. We encourage classic styles, new creative ideas and photographers who are driven by their artistic eye and a desire to excel in this classic art form. Winning photographers enjoy exposure on a global scale as they vie for the 16th Annual International Color Awards. Prize money, Certificates of Achievement, winner medals, publica

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Deadline: October 24, 2025

In Frame 2025: Barnsley Young Photographers Award

Barnsley Civic are proud to announce the third annual Barnsley Young Photographers Award, in partnership with Photoworks. Photoworks champions photography for everyone; commissioning new photography, producing exhibitions and publishing books. They are an international platform, global in reach, and have provided opportunities for artists and audiences since 1995. The Barnsley Young Photographers Award is committed to the development of artists aged up to 30 years old, living in, studying

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Deadline: October 26, 2025

Chromatic Photography Awards 2025

Chromatic Awards is an international competition of color photography open to both professionals and amateurs. Participation in the Chromatic Awards offers not only prestige, but also the opportunity to win extra money for the development of passion. As such, every professional and amateur photographer from every corner of the world is invited and urged to participate in the third edition of this international prestigious photographic competition dedicated to color photography where 2

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Deadline: October 27, 2025

Portal

Portal : doorway, entrance, opening, entry, gate, egress, opening, aperture, porte, exit, hatch, mirror, passage, threshold, cut, entrada, hole, scuttle, window, approach, camera, breach, mirror…. “Portals have been sought as long as man has been man, real and imagined. A lecturer in art history expressed that the painter Paul Gauguin sought a portal into the home of his artistic daemon by traveling to Tahiti. She defined the word daemon as: a supernatural b

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Deadline: October 27, 2025

SNAP TO GRID: the UN-Juried Exhibit

Show your work in our un-juried exhibit featuring digital art and photography: "Snap to Grid." All entries will be printed (8.5"x11" on heavyweight paper) and shown in our gallery arranged in a grid. Entrants submit JPEG files of original work. Multiple entries are permitted. Separate registration required for each image. Exhibit is limited to space available, early entry is advised. All styles of artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creatio

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Deadline: October 28, 2025

reFocus Awards 2025 World Photo Annual

Contest Description: CALL FOR ENTRIES. A celebration of the enduring power of photography, this prestigious annual contest awards the honor of Photographer of the Year within each category. Winners will receive $5,000 in cash prizes, an immersive, dedicated digital gallery to share their works in a global Artist Directory, and way more. Company Description: The reFocus Awards were created to celebrate the lasting power and indomitable spirit of the photographic image and it

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Deadline: October 30, 2025

Red

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 1st “Red” Online Art Competition for the month of November 2025. This international competition invites artists to explore the essence of Red its energy, symbolism, and emotional depth. Participants are encouraged to express their personal perspective on the theme, whether through bold realism, imaginative surrealism, or striking abstraction. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital, pri

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Deadline: October 30, 2025

Minimalism

Submissions are now open for "Minimalism", a photography exhibition dedicated to the art of simplicity, clarity, and refined visual composition. The exhibition presents photographic work that embraces minimalist principles, whether through the use of negative space, subtle tones, geometric form, or a stripped-back approach to subject and structure. Images should convey depth and emotion through thoughtful composition, visual restraint, and a heightened sensitivity to space,

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Deadline: October 30, 2025

Home

Home is not always a building or a place on a map. It can be a feeling, a routine, a relationship, or a memory. It may be found in familiar objects, everyday moments, or the people who surround us. This exhibition invites photographers to share their personal views on what home truly means. Submissions may depict home as a physical space or as something less visible and more intangible. Diverse perspectives and styles are warmly welcomed. The goal is to create a thoughtfull

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Deadline: October 30, 2025

Forgotten Architecture

We invite photographers to explore the strange allure and poetic resonance of architectural spaces left behind. We are seeking images that engage with the theme of abandoned or neglected structures—buildings overtaken by nature, spaces weathered by time, or interiors echoing with absence. Benefits: The First Place entry will be offered a free Solo Exhibit in the gallery's Featured section. Digital badges will be awarded to all participants and Certificates wil

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Deadline: October 30, 2025

Raccont’arti – Castelfiorentino Prize for the Arts

Participants must submit a photographic project consisting of 10 to 30 images. Submissions can include documentary, artistic, or hybrid approaches. Only projects are accepted, not single images. The Open category winner will receive €3,000 and the Student category winner €500. All winners and finalists (4 per category) will exhibit in a group show in Castelfiorentino. “The illusion of knowledge: the photographic image between freedom and control.” The theme investi

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AAP Magazine 51 Colors: Stunning Winners Revealed

AAP Magazine 51 shines a spotlight on the 25 winners of its “Colors” photography contest, showcasing stunning and diverse images that celebrate the power of color. From vibrant street photography to intimate portraits, these photographers capture emotion, creativity, and artistry in every frame. Explore this curated selection of winning work and discover the talent shaping the future of contemporary photography.

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Winners of the 32nd edition of the Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award

More than forty war correspondents have gathered in Bayeux on October 10th and 11th to debate and award seven trophies in the following categories: photo, print, radio, television, grand format television, young reporter (print) and video image. Three honorary awards have been attributed: the Regional prize for students and trainees of Normandy (television), the Public’s Choice award (photo) and the Ouest-France – Jean Marin prize (print). Presided by Jon Lee Anderson, the international jury of the 32nd edition of the Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for war correspondents has reached its verdict…

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Winners Announced for the 40th AOP Awards

The winners of the 40th AOP Photography Awards, celebrating excellence in the creative photography and image-making industry, have been announced live at an Awards ceremony in London on the evening of Thursday 9 October 2025 as part of the AOP Annual Showcase event, sponsored by MPB, this year’s headline sponsor. As the voice for photographers since 1968, the AOP Awards programme recognises and promotes professional excellence, technical ability and talent at all stages of a photographer’s career. 2025 marks the Awards’ 40th anniversary reflecting the AOP’s commitment to celebrating every facet of the photography industry.

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AAP Magazine 53: Travels - International Photography Competition Now Open for Entries

All About Photo invites photographers from around the world to submit their best work for AAP Magazine’s 53rd printed issue, dedicated to the theme TRAVELS.

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All About Photo Presents ’Blueprint’ by Benita Mayo

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All About Photo Presents 'Blueprint' by Benita Mayo

Memory is fragile, bending and reshaping over time. For the artist chosen for this month’s solo exhibition, memory is not just personal—it is collective, historical, and deeply interwoven with questions of inheritance, trauma, and resilience.

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Photo Contest: Showcase Your Photography in November 2025

We are excited to announce the Solo Exhibition for November 2025, offering an exclusive chance for one exceptional photographer to display their work in our dedicated online showroom. From November 1 to November 30, 2025, this Solo Exhibition will provide global exposure for photographers who captivate viewers with their unique perspectives, creativity, and emotional resonance.

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Discover the Winners of AAP Magazine 50 Shapes

All About Photo is delighted to reveal the winners of the 50th printed issue of AAP Magazine, dedicated to the theme Shapes. This milestone edition celebrates photography’s power to distill form, geometry, and visual rhythm into striking compositions that transcend genres.

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The 2025 Visa d’Or Award Winners

Since its creation in 1989, Visa pour l’Image – Perpignan has stood as the world’s foremost festival dedicated to photojournalism, honoring the photographers who risk their lives and devote their craft to bearing witness to history. Among its most anticipated highlights are the Visa d’Or awards, which celebrate excellence in visual reporting across multiple categories.

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Carmignac Photojournalism Award – 15th Edition Winner

The Carmignac Photojournalism Award is pleased to announce that Nicole Tung has been selected as the laureate of its 15th edition, dedicated to Southeast Asia and the human and environmental rights violations linked to illegal fishing and overfishing. Nicole will be officially announced as the laureate, and her work unveiled at the Visa pour l’image festival on Thursday, September 4, at 9pm (CEST), followed by a talk on Friday, September 5.

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Matt Black 2025 MacArthur Fellow

Oct 08, 2025 | Source: Robert Koch Gallery
The Robert Koch Gallery is pleased to announce that gallery artist Matt Black has been named a 2025 MacArthur Fellow, recipient of the prestigious John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, widely known as the “genius grant.” The award recognizes his extraordinary body of work chronicling America’s social and environmental dilemmas.

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Ali Jadallah, Dennis Schmelz and Andrew Rovenko Crowned Grand Prize Winners at Siena Awards 2025

Sep 29, 2025 | Source: Siena Awards
The spotlight shone brightly on Ali Jadallah, Dennish Schmelz and Andrew Rovenko as they were honored as the grand prize winners on Saturday, September 27, at the Teatro dei Rinnovati in Siena during the Siena Awards 2025 ceremony.

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Prix Pictet 2025 Winners

Sep 25, 2025 | Source: Prix Pictet
Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar was announced last night, 25 September, at the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, as the winner of Prix Pictet Storm, the 11th cycle of Prix Pictet. Receiving the prize of 100,000 Swiss Francs (126,000 USD / 107,000 EUR), Jaar was selected by an independent jury from a shortlist of twelve photographers for his 2025 series The End.

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Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 Winners

Sep 23, 2025 | Source: Oceanographic
The winners of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 have just been announced. Organized by Oceanographic in partnership with Blancpain, the competition unveils stunning images that capture the ocean’s beauty while drawing attention to the pressing need for its protection.

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Winners of the Spotlight Awards

Sep 22, 2025 | Source: Spotlight Awards
Now in its eighth edition, the Spotlight Awards celebrate outstanding work in 15 categories of commercial photography, judged by more than 50 top creatives from leading brands, ad agencies, and magazines — including Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Vogue, Spotify, Red Bull, and Ogilvy. This year’s Grand Prize has been awarded to Todd Antony (UK) for his dramatic Sport category image “Buzkashi Battle.”

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The Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3)

Sep 17, 2025 | Source: PX3
The Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3) is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Annual Photography Competition, honoring extraordinary vision and talent from around the world. Juried by leading editors, curators, creative directors, and industry experts, this year’s competition drew thousands of submissions from photographers around the world.
The top award, PX3 Photographer of the Year (Professional), has been awarded to Peter Muller of the United Kingdom for his series Adaptive Boxers. The work documents a pioneering initiative encouraging wheelchair users to take up boxing, a sport still in its infancy but already demanding resilience, strength, and an entirely new skill set. Muller, who has been photographing for more than 20 years, is known for natural yet aspirational imagery that captures everyday life with narrative depth.

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