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WIN A Solo Exhibition this November — Get the Exposure you deserve!
WIN A Solo Exhibition this November — Get the Exposure you deserve!

Amateur Photo Contests

Deadline: October 12, 2025
Black and White
Our Black and White Photo Contest invited photographers to showcase their creativity and vision without thematic constraints—the only rule was that the final image had to be in black and white. From dramatic landscapes to intimate portraits or urban scenes, the submissions revealed the power of monochrome storytelling. The best 25 photos will be recognized. The 1st place get 15% of all the money collected, 2nd place 10% and 3rd place 5%. The best 15 photos will get a customized feedback fro
Deadline: October 15, 2025
Dutch Talent Project Grants 2026
Rotterdam Photo, in collaboration with Amarte Fonds, presents the Dutch Talent Project Grants 2026. This initiative offers emerging photographers the opportunity to develop new work around the festival theme "Echoes of Silence – War in the Artist's Soul." Selected artists will receive financial support, curatorial guidance, and a platform to exhibit their projects during Rotterdam Photo 2026. At a time when images of war and conflict flood our screens, this theme calls for a different, more
Deadline: October 16, 2025
Quinn Emanuel Artists-in-Residence Program
This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines across Greater Los Angeles. For four months the artist-in-residence will be given a studio in the Quinn Emanuel Los Angeles office to support their existing practice or a new project as appropriate. At the end of the residency an exhibition will be held to display the works of the artist and at least one work will be incorporated into the permanent collection. A supporting stipend will be provided, as well
Deadline: October 20, 2025
reEarth International Art Prize
The 2nd reEarth International Art Prize 2025 invites artists worldwide to explore climate and ecology through art, offering cash prizes and physical exhibitions in Auckland and Venice, spotlighting creativity as a catalyst for environmental change. Now in its second edition, the prize invites children and youth aged 4 to 25 to express their visions of climate, ecology, and a sustainable future through art. Following the great success of the inaugural edition, which received entries from ac
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
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 will be giv
Deadline: November 09, 2025
Foam Talent 2026
About Foam Talent Since 2007, the annual Foam Talent Call has been the core step in Foam’s ongoing commitment to scout, present and support talented image-makers worldwide. The Foam Talent Call and the full programme are Foam’s own biennial look at the ever-growing photographic community. The public call specifically addresses emerging artists: someone in an early stage of their career, who doesn’t yet have an established reputation but is developing work with a distinct style. Foa
Deadline: November 10, 2025
International Artistic Photography Awards 2025
The International Artistic Photography Awards is a global competition created to discover and showcase new talent, highlight creative perspectives, and inspire through the art of imagery. The event aims to be a platform for photographers worldwide to share their visions and stories with a global audience. The awards are designed to find outstanding works that offer a fresh perspective on the world. The competition seeks photographs that carry a narrative, whether they express deep emotions, r
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Documentary
Documentary photography goes beyond aesthetics; it’s about revealing truths, exploring cultures, witnessing change, and giving voice to untold stories. This contest invites photographers from around the world to submit compelling images that reflect authentic experiences, social issues, everyday life, or meaningful narratives. The best 25 photos will be recognized. The 1st place get 15% of all the money collected, 2nd place 10% and 3rd place 5%. The best 15 photos will get a customized feed
Deadline: November 30, 2025
Sanctuary
We invite photographers from around the world to submit images for Sanctuary, an online exhibition exploring the spaces, places, and moments that offer us refuge, peace, and renewal.​ What does sanctuary mean to you? It might be a quiet corner of your home, a place of worship, a stretch of untouched landscape, a gathering of loved ones, or even an inner state of calm. ​ Benefits: The First Place entry will be offered a free Solo Exhibit in the gallery's Featured section. Dig
Deadline: December 01, 2025
Echoes of Silence – War in the Artist’s Soul
Rotterdam Photo 2026: Echoes of Silence – War in the Artist’s Soul What does war do to an artist when he or she is not an eyewitness, but becomes a bearer of the emotional legacy? What does the violence sound like in the minds of those who survive, flee, or hear only? In “Echoes of Silence,” we explore how war, conflict and collective trauma reverberate in the work of photographers who choose not to use the lens as a reporting tool, but as a mirror of their inner struggles. At
Deadline: January 06, 2026
Sony World Photography Awards 2026 - Youth
Open to photographers aged 19 and under. Entry is free and you could win top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and the annual book - plus more! Competition runs from 1 June 2025 to 6 January 2026 Photographers can enter up to three images relating to a theme Judges will select a shortlist of up to 10 photographers Shortlist compete for Youth Photographer of the Year title Overall winner receives Youth Photographer of the Year title and Sony digital imagi
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Wex Human Impact Awards 2025
The Wex Human Impact Awards 2025, in collaboration with Sony, invite photographers and filmmakers to share powerful stories of how people shape, and are shaped by, the world around them. From environmental damage and social inequality to community resilience and everyday acts of solidarity, we want to see your perspective. Submit a free-to-enter photo series of 5–10 images for the chance to win cash prizes and Sony gear. Open to all experience levels and devices. The winners will be invited
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Photo Contest: Solo Exhibition October 2025
The Solo Exhibition offers an unparalleled opportunity to reach a wider audience through our independent online magazine, recognized as one of the most vibrant portals of photography on the web. This competition is open to photographers of all categories and subject matters, including photojournalism, street photography, artistic photography, portraits, nudes, landscapes, nature, wildlife, urban scenes, architecture, fashion, fine art, and documentary photography. We encourage you to unleash your creativity!
Announcing the 2025 Inge Morath Award
Magnum Foundation, Magnum Photos, and the Inge Morath Estate are pleased to announce Somaya Abdelrahman as the recipient of this year’s Inge Morath Award. Abdelrahman will receive a $7,500 production grant to support the completion of her project, Tired Souls Seeking Home. This year’s finalist, Mariam Giunashvili, will receive a $1,000 grant in support of her project.
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