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AAP Magazine Portrait. Early Bird Deadline Ends May 1st!
AAP Magazine Portrait. Early Bird Deadline Ends May 1st!

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Deadline: May 02, 2025
DPPF 2025 Sports Photography Grants
The Doug Pensinger Photography Fund supports emerging and early-career sports photographers. Photographers with more than 3 years cumulative paid professional sports photography experience are considered beyond the scope of the DPPF's programs. The DPPF is committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity and to providing free merit-based access to its programs. International applicants should also be aware that the DPPF is not able to provide support for visa procurement. Previous DP
Deadline: May 09, 2025
Landscape Photography
The goal of the landscape photography is to capture a moment in time and space that inspires aw and power of nature or the beauty and complexity of human-made environments. About the Prizes 1st place gets 15% of the money collected from the contest registration fees. 2nd place gets 10% of the money collected from the contest registration fees. 3rd place gets 5% of the money collected from the contest registration fees. We will publish a blog about the photography c
Deadline: May 10, 2025
SAIF x La Kabine Revelation Award
The OFF PHOTO Festival in Arles 2025 is reaffirming itself as a major event for photography enthusiasts, artists, and industry professionals. A true space for creative freedom and inclusivity, it highlights innovative projects, offering a unique platform for contemporary creation. The OFF Arles Festival is the perfect opportunity to discover new talents while celebrating the work of established artists. The Révélation Saif x La Kabine 2025 Award aims to spotlight photographic projects that
Deadline: May 21, 2025
Still Life Art Competition
We are pleased to announce our 2nd Still Life online Art Competition for the month of May 2025. Artists are invited to submit still-life artworks featuring either natural items (e.g., food, flowers, plants, rocks, shells) or man-made objects (e.g., books, vases, jewelry, coins, pipes). Still-life compositions depicting dead animals or human skulls will not be accepted. All artistic styles and mediums are welcome for consideration. In addition to the selected artists, the jury will selec
Deadline: June 06, 2025
Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography is a breathtaking journey into nature, capturing the beauty, power, and fragility of the animal world. From majestic predators to delicate birds in flight, from the depths of the ocean to the heart of the jungle, every image tells a story of life in its purest form. Our Wildlife Photography Contest invites photographers from around the world to showcase their best work, capturing extraordinary moments of nature in action. Whether highlighting rare species, dramatic encoun
Deadline: June 09, 2025
Women in Art Prize
Now in its 8th year, the Women in Art Prize is once again welcoming submissions. This year, we’ve expanded our eligibility to include all emerging women photographers. This prestigious competition provides a platform for emerging photographers and photographers without gallery representation, as well as newcomers to the photography scene, both in the UK and internationally. With fantastic prizes—and more to be announced—this is an incredible opportunity to showcase your talent.
Deadline: June 13, 2025
The 2025 Snider Prize
The Snider Prize is a purchase award given to emerging artists in their final year of graduate study. The winner receives $3,000, and two honorable mentions each receive $500 towards the purchase of work to be added to MoCP’s permanent collection. Established by the generosity of Lawrence K. and Maxine Snider, the Snider Prize forms a part of the museum’s ongoing commitment to support new talent in the field of contemporary photography.
Deadline: June 19, 2025
Royal Society Of Biology Photography Competition 2025
The Organiser of the competition is the Royal Society of Biology in the United Kingdom. This year's theme is "Restoring Biodiversity and Habitat". " This topic could mean so many things and we would love to see your interpretation. [...] Whatever you choose, we want you to showcase animals, plants or fungi within their wider ecosystem - focus on the biodiversity of your chosen habitats whether that is a small space or a wide-open landscape. Each entrant can submit up to three photograph
Deadline: June 30, 2025
2025 Audubon Photography Awards
This contest is open to all nature photographers aged eight and older, with $200 prizes awarded separately to 8 ― 18 year olds and ages 19 and up. Three of the categories (waterscapes, birds, and single bloom) are judged by a panel of two judges. Additionally, a $200 community choice award goes to the youth and adult photo with the most votes. Prizes Eight $200 Winners: One in each judged category for youth and adult, as well as one community choice award for youth and adult.
Deadline: September 15, 2025
The Dreamers 2025
The RÊVE association is announcing the opening of applications for the 2025 edition of The Dreamers photography competition, aimed at teenagers aged 12 to 16. From 1 April, young photographers will be able to submit their entries via the official website www.kids.thedreamers.life. The call for entries will close on 15 September 2025. The Dreamers competition: a springboard for young talent The Dreamers competition was created to meet a key need: to offer teenagers aged 12 to 16 a platform fo
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2025 World Press Photo of the Year revealed
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The winners of the 2024 Gomma Grant Edition
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The 2025 Saltzman Prize Winner and Shortlist
CPW is pleased to announce that Qiana Mestrich is the recipient of the 2025 Saltzman Prize. The Saltzman Prize recognizes the extraordinary achievements of an emerging photographer whose recent work has garnered wider visibility and whose distinctive voice contributes fresh perspectives to the ongoing dialogue surrounding photography and visual culture. As the winner, Mestrich will receive a $10,000 award, the 2025 CPW Vision Award for Emerging Photographer, and a solo exhibition of her work at CPW in the fall.
All About Photo Presents ’The Illusion of Poppies’ by Julie Wang
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The Winners of the Female in Focus 2024 x Nikon
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