All About Photo Awards 2025

From December 14, 2024 to February 11, 2025

Territory: Worldwide

Theme: Open

Eligibility: Open to all

Entry Fees: $30/3 images

Prize: Cash Prize

Our 10th edition of the All About Photo Awards invites photographers from around the world to submit their best work for consideration. In reference to Henri Cartier-Bresson's photo essay, The Mind's Eye investigates the depth and thoughts behind each image.

"To take photographs means to recognize - simultaneously and within a fraction of a second - both the fact itself and the rigorous organization of visually perceived forms that give it meaning. It is putting one's head, one's eye and one's heart on the same axis".
Henri Cartier-Bresson

Embark on a transformative journey with us as we celebrate the 10th edition of the All About Photo Awards - The Mind's Eye! Over the years, we've propelled hundreds of talented photographers into the spotlight, providing a global stage for their incredible work and dishing out a staggering $105,000 in awards.

Why submit your masterpiece? Our esteemed panel of international jurors reads like a who's who of photography legends, featuring luminaries such as like Frank Horvat, Sabine Weiss, Ed Kashi, Ami Vitale, Keiichi Tahara, Aline Smithson, Liu Bolin, John Rankin, Henry Horenstein, Laurent Baheux, Denis Dailleux, Alison Wright, Stefano De Luigi, Stephan Vanfleteren, Claudine Doury, Hiroshi Watanabe, Ian Berry, Manfred Baumann, Lisa Kristine, Harvey Stein, Baldwin Lee and many more! Their discerning eyes, coupled with the expertise of gallery directors, editors, and writers, ensure your work gets the attention it deserves.

Ready to make your mark in the world of photography? Submit your best shots now and join the ranks of those who've experienced the unparalleled thrill of international recognition and a chance to claim a share of the impressive prize pool!

Don't miss out on this golden opportunity! Seize the moment, let your creativity shine, and become the next All About Photo Awards sensation!

Winners will receive $5,000 in cash awards, extensive press coverage and global recognition.
The grand prize is $2,500, the 2nd prize is $1,000, the 3rd prize is $750, the 4th prize is $500, and the 5th prize is $250!

All winners will have their work published or showcased in the All About Photo Winners Gallery, newsletter, social media, and will be featured in the printed issue of AAP Magazine "Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2025".
In addition, a selection of entrants of particular merit will be invited to display their portfolio on the website www.all-about-photo.com .

Jury Panel

Janet Delaney: Photographer
Sarah Gilbert: Features Photo Editor The Guardian
Ann Jastrab: Executive Director, Center for Photographic Art, Carmel, CA.
Tatsuo Suzuki: Photographer
Karl Taylor: Photographer & Filmmaker, Hasselblad and Broncolor Ambassador
Sandrine Hermand-Grisel: Photographer, Founder & Editor of All About Photo

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