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.
Photographers are encouraged to submit a cohesive body of work or a portfolio that tells a story, reflects a vision, or connects emotionally with the viewer. Submissions may be in color or black and white, and all photographic techniques, including traditional and non-traditional methods, are eligible. Creativity, originality, and visual or emotional impact will guide the selection process.
Lucy in Teal from the series Revisiting Beauty © Aline Smithson
Winners of the contest will receive a total of $1,000 in cash prizes and will be published in
AAP Magazine #48. In addition to publication, the winning series will receive international recognition through All About Photo’s platforms and media channels. The top portfolios will be featured in the printed issue of AAP Magazine and showcased online in the Winners Gallery of the website. The first-place winner will receive $500, followed by $300 for the second place and $200 for the third. Seventeen additional photographers will be honored with a Merit Mention and have their work included in the magazine as well.
This is an exceptional opportunity for photographers to gain exposure, recognition, and a platform for their work. AAP Magazine continues to serve as a respected space for celebrating the craft and vision of photographers worldwide. With over 7.5 billion people on Earth, this is your chance to show us the ones who matter to you most.
Submit your portraits today at www.all-about-photo.com and be part of an issue that celebrates what it means to be human.
Those two blue eyes light your face, Finland from the series A Dog Day Afternoon © Manuel Besse
