Feature Shoot's Emerging Photography Awards

Close on November 20, 2019

Territory: Worldwide

Theme: Open

Eligibility: All photographers not currently represented by a gallery or photographers' agent are invited to apply.

Entry Fees: $35/5 images

Prize: Cash Prize

CALL FOR ENTRIES: FEATURE SHOOT'S 5TH ANNUAL EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS!

Our international photography competition for up-and-coming image makers is back! This year we will be awarding 30 impressive photographers with an exhibition at the world-renowned Aperture Gallery in Chelsea, New York City. Additionally, a significant cash prize is up for grabs as well as global exposure opportunities.

WHO CAN SUBMIT:

All photographers not currently represented by a gallery or photographers' agent are invited to apply.

We accept entries from photographers of all ages and backgrounds working across all genres including (but not limited to): fine art, landscape, documentary, portraits, fashion and still life.

JURY:

Judges include Jessie Wender, Photo Editor at The New York Times; Toby Kaufmann, Creative Director at Facebook; and Alison Zavos, the founder of Feature Shoot and The Print Swap.

Visit Contest Website

All About Photo

Awards 2025

Stay up-to-date with call for entries, deadlines and other news about exhibitions, galleries, publications, & special events.

Call for Entries

AAP Magazine #49 B&W

Publish your work in AAP Magazine and win $1,000 Cash Prizes

Contests Closing Soon

Deadline: June 01, 2025

Photographer of the Week 24

Showcase Your Talent: Become Our Photographer of the Week! Each week, from Monday morning to Sunday evening, you can submit up to 10 of your best shots! If your photo is chosen by our jury, you'll have your image featured across the All About Photo website and social media for an entire week. Don’t miss your chance to shine it's free! Showcase Your Talent: Become Our Photographer of the Week! For the entire week: Your winning photo will be sh

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: June 01, 2025

The Found Object

The “found object” is a concept rooted in early 20th-century avant-garde practice: the idea that ordinary, often discarded materials can hold aesthetic or conceptual value when reframed as art. A "found object" is a material artifact discovered and assigned aesthetic value in an artist’s hand. Found art may include a wide array of objects—discarded, forgotten, dropped, or misplaced—such as shoes, forks, shopping carts, signs, doll heads, abandoned cars, clocks, mementos, or any ob

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: June 01, 2025

Northernness

FREE ENTRY Photographers, visual designers and video artists are invited to submit 1 up to 3 works addressing the theme. This call is open to all artists working with photography, video, and digital techniques who are interested in experiencing "Northernness." The theme, which is intentionally broad, invites artists to engage with either the geographic—everything connected to 'the North'—or an imagined place, shaped by mythology, imagination, and fantasy. What is the No

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: June 01, 2025

Diane Dammeyer Fellowship in Photographic Arts and Social Issues

The Diane Dammeyer Fellowship in Photographic Arts and Social Issues provides a unique opportunity for a socially engaged photographer to produce a compelling and dynamic body of work that highlights human rights and social issues. Columbia College Chicago, an institution with deep Chicago roots dating back more than 135 years, facilitates the fellowship, demonstrating a strong commitment to socially engaged art. The program aligns with Columbia’s dedication to academic excellence a

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: June 01, 2025

FotoSlovo Award 2025

Whether you focus on capturing street moments, intimate portraits, or conceptual storytelling, FotoSlovo Awards invites artists of all genres to share their voice! FotoSlovo Awards is more than a competition — it’s a platform committed to elevating bold perspectives in photography and building meaningful connections between artists and the global creative community. Open to both emerging and established talents worldwide, FotoSlovo Awards celebrate originality, strong narrativ

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: June 01, 2025

Apparel

The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) invites photographers world-wide to submit images using any photographic process (print, image transfer, emulsion transfer, encaustic, black and white, etc.). Winners will receive $4,000 in cash awards, be featured in the NYC4PA Online Gallery and in the winners catalog. The Grand Prize winning image will be posted on the NYC4PA home page. APPAREL - WHAT YOU WEAR: A part of everyone’s day includes the decision a

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: June 01, 2025

Global Peace Photo Award 2025

Prizes: There will be a total of € 11,000 in cash prizes to be won in all 6 categories! The Peace Image of the Year will be honoured with a cash price of € 7,000. It will be exhibited in the Austrian Parliament for one year and included in the permanent art collection of the Austrian Parliament. 3 winners in the Stories category will each receive €1,000 1 winner in the single picture category receives €1,000 1 Childen’s Peace Image of the Year rece

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: June 01, 2025

Women by Women: A Global Open Call by PhotoVogue

This year’s PhotoVogue Global Open Call celebrates the limitless ways women see and are seen—embracing photography and film as powerful tools to reclaim, redefine, and expand visual storytelling. The Urgency of Representation The illusion of linear progress—the belief that rights, visibility, and recognition are irrevocable—has been shattered by the current political climate. Across the globe, we are witnessing increasing pushback against women's autonomy, from

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: June 01, 2025

Colours

This Open Call welcomes photographers to explore the profound significance of colour within the photographic medium, moving beyond aesthetic appeal to examine its psychological, cultural, and symbolic dimensions. Submissions should engage with the complexity of colour, challenging the viewer to reconsider the role of colour in shaping perception and provoking response. Together, we will reveal how colour transcends surface beauty, acting as a nuanced language that resonates with both the consc

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: June 01, 2025

The 2025 Paula Riff Award

The Paula Riff Award was created by the Center of Photographic Art and Lenscratch in 2021 as a way to celebrate and continue the legacy of artist Paula Riff. Paula was an innovator, using lensless photography and historical processes to create objects of remarkable beauty. The Award is open to artists whose art is challenging conventional photography through work that reflects the artist's hand, either based on the historical/alternative photographic processes or with physical interve

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: June 02, 2025

Budapest International Foto Awards 2025 (bifa)

BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS is an international platform for photographers from all levels and genres to share their best images with the creative community in Hungary and Eastern Europe. We acknowledge the power of even a single photograph to greatly influence an audience, and how the artistic eye of the photographer behind the camera can interpret a scene in so many creative ways. We know that every image has a story to tell, and this is the place to tell it! The competition

Learn more about this contest

Deadline: June 02, 2025

Lenscratch Student Prize

The Lenscratch Student Prize seeks to support the next generation of photographers by offering monetary awards and professional networking opportunities to artists creating innovative and compelling work. Students currently enrolled in any bachelors or masters degree program in photography are encouraged to apply. This award is open to international applicants. AWARDS FIRST PRIZE a $1500 Cash Award and a feature on Lenscratch a $250 cash prize and a seat

Learn more about this contest

Call for Entries

AAP Magazine #49 B&W

Publish your work in AAP Magazine and win $1,000 Cash Prizes

Contest

25 Winning Photographers Who Masterfully Captured the Art of Shadows

Shadows are more than just the absence of light — they are a powerful visual language. In AAP Magazine #47: Shadows, we set out to discover the most compelling photography that uses shadow as a key compositional and emotional element. The result? A stunning collection of 25 winning images that explore contrast, depth, mood, and mystery.

Read the full article

Contest

Black and White Photo Contest 2025 – Submit Your Work & Get Published

Are you passionate about black-and-white photography? AAP Magazine is thrilled to announce the launch of its 49th edition, dedicated to the timeless beauty of black-and-white imagery. We invite photographers from around the world to submit their best work for a chance to be published, win cash prizes, and gain international exposure.

Read the full article

Contest

Discover the 50 Award-Winning Images from All About Photo Awards 2025! (Part I)

Discover powerful, award-winning images from the All About Photo Awards 2025. This international photography competition highlights the best contemporary photographers from around the world. Featuring compelling portraits, street scenes, documentary, and fine art photography, the selection reflects the diversity and creativity in today’s visual storytelling. Chosen by a panel of six expert jurors, these photographs represent the most inspiring visual narratives of the year.

Read the full article

Contest

Discover the 50 Award-Winning Images from All About Photo Awards 2025! (Part II)

Explore the exceptional photography recognized in the All About Photo Awards 2025, where international photographers showcase their creativity, skill, and unique perspectives. Featuring a stunning selection of portraits, street photography, and fine art images, this year's awards highlight the global diversity and depth of visual storytelling. Selected by an esteemed panel of six jurors, these award-winning photographs offer a glimpse into the world through the lens of talented photographers who push the boundaries of art and technique.

Read the full article

Contest

Pure Street Photography Grant 2025 Winners Announced

Pure Street Photography (PSP), the globally renowned street photography platform founded in 2020, is a female-led initiative co- founded by internationally acclaimed photographer Dimpy Bhalotia and creative partner Kamal Kumaar Rao. PSP proudly announces the winners and finalists of the Pure Street Photography Grant 2025.

Read the full article

Contest

2025 Catchlight Global Fellows Revealed

CatchLight, a San Francisco–based nonprofit advancing the power of visual storytelling, will unveil the 2025 CatchLight Global Fellows during a special announcement at the CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit on May 3, 2025, coinciding with World Press Freedom Day. Each fellow will receive a $30,000 grant to support the development of in-depth storytelling projects, with a focus on connecting with communities and expanding the reach of their work through thoughtful, innovative engagement strategies.

Read the full article

Contest

Photo Contest: Solo Exhibition June 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!

Read the full article

Contest

AAP Magazine #48 Portrait: Celebrating Humanity, Diversity & Expression

AAP Magazine is now accepting submissions for its 48th edition, focusing on one of photography’s most enduring and powerful genres: the portrait. More than a visual representation, the best portraits reveal something deeper—a glimpse into the subject’s soul, a connection that crosses cultures, generations, and geography. This new edition of AAP Magazine invites photographers from around the world to share work that explores the aesthetic and emotional essence of portraiture. Whether taken in a controlled studio environment, captured candidly in the street, or created as conceptual fine art, portraits can celebrate diversity, honesty, creativity, and self-expression in countless ways. From classic portraiture to the rise of the selfie, all interpretations of the genre are welcome.

Read the full article

Contest

Best Photos Celebrating Women – AAP Magazine 46 Winners Revealed

With this 46th edition of AAP Magazine, we aim to celebrate the women who continue to shape the photographic landscape — not only as subjects, but as visionaries. The theme of this issue centers on women as the subject, but the winning photographers include artists of all genders, united by a shared commitment to portraying womanhood in all its complexity.

Read the full article

Feature Shoot's Emerging Photography Awards

Contests Closing Soon

Related Articles