2025 Best Photo Contests, Photography Contests, Competitions & Awards

All About Photo has selected the best photo contests, photography competitions and call for entries. This list of international photo competitions and photo contests is thoroughly curated to help photographers find their next creative breakthrough and keep up with all the current opportunities to gain exposure. Exhibition, cash prize, publication... find the photo contest that is right for you.

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Deadline: March 19, 2025

Call for Exhibition Proposal

Filter Photo hosts an annual open call for proposals for the exhibition calendar at Filter Space. All exhibition proposals should relate to photography, photographic materials, or lens-based artwork. However, this definition is purposefully open-ended—moving-image work, installations, and performances related to photography may all be included in proposals. Additionally, artists, curators, and collectives are all welcome to submit proposals. Our goal is to attract a broad ra

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Deadline: March 19, 2025

World Report Award 2025: Documenting Humanity

The World Report Award | Documenting Humanity aims at a new form of social commitment through photography. The award is open to both professional and amateur photographers from all over the world. The award will give attention to works focusing on people and their social or cultural stories; public or private, minor or crucial; major human tragedies or smaller daily life stories; intimate and personal relationships connecting human beings. Environmentally focused wildlife c

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Deadline: March 20, 2025

Submit to Dek Unu

Unlike anthology or gallery-style magazines, Dek Unu publishes only one artist per issue. We are highly artist-centric; each edition is themed and curated by the artist, not the editorial staff. Along with 11 images, Dek Unu emphasizes each artist's words – each issue includes an artist's commentary for each image and an in-depth interview. Additional images from the artist are included in the interview section to add context, depth, and texture to readers' understanding of the artist and the

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Deadline: March 20, 2025

Mood & Emotion: A Photography Show

Photographs capturing moods or emotions, such as happiness, pride, anger, or sadness. This can be a portrait, landscape, street scene or an animal. ENTRY DEADLINE: March 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM ENTRY NOTIFICATION: March 29, 2025 Show Dates: April 15- May 10, 2025 ENTRY FEE: (non-refundable) Members $20 each or 3 for $50 Non-Members: $25 per work or 3 for $65;

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Deadline: March 20, 2025

Milvus Photo Contest

With a long standing tradition, Milvus Photocontest is the most important nature photography competition in Romania, exhibiting extraordinary photographers and images during its 14 annual editions. It is open for worldwide amateur and professional photographers. We, the Milvus Group and Forona, the Romanian Nature Photographers Association, are convinced that the visual power of the breathtaking natural photos is an amazing tool to bring people closer to the values of nature and will

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Deadline: March 21, 2025

2025 Communication Arts Photography Competition

Enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in photography, the Communication Arts Photography Competition — now open for entries for 2025. Any photograph, originating from any country, first published or produced from March 2024 through March 2025 is eligible. Selected by a nationally representative jury of distinguished designers, art directors and photographers, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Photography Annual, in p

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Deadline: March 23, 2025

Head On Photo Festival 2025 Submission

Head On Photo Festival represents the best work from established and emerging photographers globally. Our 2025 Festival will be a mix of online and in-person exhibitions and events across Sydney, Australia. Select exhibitions may also tour nationally and internationally. Underscoring our belief that all photo artists need a fair chance to show their work, our selection panel reviews exhibition proposals without the artists’ names or pedigrees, ensuring that Head On selects work on m

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Deadline: March 23, 2025

2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest

Now in its 54th year, the prestigious National Wildlife® Photo Contest celebrates wildlife, habitats and the natural world, with an emphasis on conservation and ethical photography honoring the well-being of animals in the wild. All entries support the National Wildlife Federation's conservation mission, which is dedicated to saving wildlife species and habitats. Amateur and professional photographers alike are encouraged to share their best images of wildlife and wild lands, from around the w

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Deadline: March 24, 2025

14th Annual Joseph Miller Abstract Photography Exhibit

The Joseph Miller Center for the Photographic Arts is announcing its 14th Annual Abstract Photography Exhibit. We invite all photographers to submit entries for this prestigious event. We were unable to organize the event in 2024 due to circumstances beyond our control. For 2025, we are back and prepared to hold a virtual exhibit. We have revamped the entry and exhibit spaces and expect to hold an exceptional exhibit. The preceding exhibits played a major role in the popularity of abs

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Deadline: March 26, 2025

2025 Nature’s Best Photography International Awards

You are invited to enter your best photos and videos in the 2025 Nature's Best Photography International Awards! Cash prizes and awards totaling $20,000! Submissions are reviewed by our Judging Panel of experts in photography, wildlife, conservation, and film. Winners are selected for overall appeal, originality, conformity to rules, and technical quality. We are seeking dramatic portraits, animal behavior, humorous displays, intimate interactions, young animals at play,

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Deadline: March 26, 2025

A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH: Visual Documents and Creative Investigation Methods

FREE ENTRY Photographers, visual designers and video artists are invited to submit 1 up to 3 works addressing the theme. Group Exhibition in Rome city, Italy. June 2025 For centuries now, the close relationship between art and science has offered new prospects in exploring and understanding reality through a dialogue that combines the observation, analysis, reflection and expression of human experiences, a dialogue that promotes new creative and experimental approaches to the investigativ

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Deadline: March 27, 2025

Innovate Grant: Winter 2025

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (6) honorable mentions (3 in art and 3 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org Innovate Grant sup

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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.

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All About Photo Presents ’The Illusion of Poppies’ by Julie Wang

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All About Photo Presents 'The Illusion of Poppies' by Julie Wang

All About Photo presents 'The Illusion of Poppie's by Julie Wang, a contemplative solo exhibition that explores the delicate interplay of memory, perception, and impermanence through the ephemeral beauty of poppies.

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The Winners of the Female in Focus 2024 x Nikon

By showcasing diverse perspectives and narratives, Female in Focus not only highlights outstanding talent but also contributes to a broader shift toward inclusivity in photography. This year’s winners continue that tradition, offering compelling interpretations of the theme “Renewal.” Their work reflects themes of transformation, resilience, and change, capturing deeply personal and universal stories..

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International Women Photography Contest: Celebrating Women’s Strength & Beauty

This prestigious international photography competition is open to all artists, whether amateur or professional, who wish to highlight the essence, strength, beauty, resilience, and impact of women. The theme is completely open—your work can span genres such as fashion, portrait, documentary, sports, fine art, or commercial photography. Whether you shoot in digital, film, or monochrome, all techniques and styles are welcome.

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All About Photo Presents ’Til Death’ by Maureen Ruddy Burkhart

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All About Photo Presents 'Til Death' by Maureen Ruddy Burkhart

All About Photo proudly presents an exclusive online exhibition featuring the work of American photographer Maureen Ruddy Burkhart. On view throughout February 2025, Til Death showcases a whimsical series capturing beauty, joy, and spontaneity from her reluctant journey as a wedding photographer.

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Gomma Grant 2024: Finalists

The Gomma Photography Grant is a prestigious contest designed to support and fund photographers at all stages of their careers, from emerging talents to established professionals, across a variety of genres.

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March 2025 Solo Exhibition: Submit Your Best Photography

We are excited to announce the Solo Exhibition for March 2025, offering an exclusive chance for one exceptional photographer to display their work in our dedicated online showroom. From March 1 to March 31, 2025, this Solo Exhibition will provide global exposure for photographers who captivate viewers with their unique perspectives, creativity, and emotional resonance.

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All About Photo Announces the Award-Winning Images from 'Travels'

The results for AAP Magazine #45: Travels are in, and we’re thrilled to unveil the 25 winning photographers whose exceptional images captured the spirit of exploration and the beauty of our planet. This competition drew thousands of submissions from around the globe, with entries showcasing awe-inspiring landscapes, captivating wildlife, and compelling cultural moments. Representing 13 countries across four continents, the winners highlight the richness and diversity of travel photography.

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British Journal of Photography unveils Portrait of Britain Vol. 7 winners

Each January, Britain’s high streets, rail stations, airports, and shopping centres are transformed into a national portrait gallery as JCDecaux’s digital screens display 100 captivating portraits, selected by some of the country’s leading photography figures. This is Portrait of Britain, a unique nationwide exhibition reflecting the rich and diverse heritage of modern Britain.

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The Nature Photography Contest Winner

Mar 14, 2025 | Source: The Nature Photography Contest
For the second year, The Nature Photography Contest has united photographers worldwide, celebrating the beauty of our planet. This edition reaffirms photography’s power as both art and advocacy for nature. After a rigorous selection, the winners present a breathtaking journey through landscapes, wildlife, and Earth's delicate balance.

Photography of the Year: Polar Bear Amid Fireweed Blooms by Christopher Paetkau

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Sophie Ristelhueber 2025 Hasselblad Award Laureate

Mar 10, 2025 | Source: Hasselblad Foundation
The Hasselblad Foundation is delighted to announce that Sophie Ristelhueber is the 2025 Hasselblad Award laureate, the world’s largest photography award, consisting of SEK 2,000,000, a gold medal, and a Hasselblad camera. The laureate is honoured with a solo exhibition at the Hasselblad Center in Gothenburg

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Leica Street Photo Contest Grand Prix

Mar 08, 2025 | Source: LFI
Mingzu Liu has won the Grand Prix of this year’s Leica Street Photo Contest. What started as a regional photo contest in Poland has evolved into a competition with international reach: more than 12,000 entries were submitted for the 14th Leica Street Photo Contest by photographers from 99 countries around the world. After their presentation in Warsaw, the 30 shortlisted works are now displayed at the Leica Gallery Vienna, where they can be viewed from 7 March to 30 April 2025.

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The Sony World Photography Awards announces the finalists and shortlists of the 2025 Professional competition

Feb 25, 2025 | Source: The Sony World Photography Awards
The Sony World Photography Awards reveals today the 30 finalists and shortlisted photographers in the 2025 Professional competition. Now in its 18th year, the Professional competition rewards outstanding series of work both for their compelling approach to narrative and for their photographic execution. Across this year’s competitions, over 419,000 images from over 200 countries and territories were submitted to the Awards.

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The Sony World Photography Awards announces the winning photographers of the 2025 National and Regional Awards

Feb 04, 2025 | Source: The Sony World Photography Awards
The Sony World Photography Awards announces today the 2025 National & Regional Award winners, celebrating a great diversity of visual storytelling from across the globe. The National & Regional Awards programme is an initiative set up by Sony and Creo under its photography strand the World Photography Organisation to support local photographic communities around the world, with 56 countries taking part this year. Across this year’s Awards over 419,000 images from over 200 countries and territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2025.

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Tokyo International Foto Awards: Announces Winners of 2024 Competition

Jan 06, 2025 | Source: Tokyo International Foto Awards
The Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) is delighted to announce the winners for 2024, celebrating exceptional talent in photography from around the globe. This year's competition attracted thousands of remarkable submissions, with distinguished photography experts, curators, and international gallery owners serving as jury members.

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