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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: April 18, 2024
Portrait
Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 6th "Portrait" Online Art Competition for the month of April 2024. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. We invite artist and photographers to submit their best artworks related to the Portrait theme. A portrait may be a single person, a group, or self-portrait. A variety of interpretations of the Portrait theme can be submitted. All visual art mediums are acceptable (paint
Deadline: April 18, 2024
Auf nach Woanders / Off to Elsewhere
Münchner Kammerspiele x Der Greif: “Auf nach Woanders / Off to Elsewhere” is an opportunity brought to you by Der Greif in collaboration with the contemporary theater Münchner Kammerspiele. Münchner Kammerspiele is planning a creative project for the visual campaign of their upcoming season from September 2024 until July 2025, and we are excited to give you the chance to have one of your images as a part of it. This international open call forms the basis for a diverse set of 4
Deadline: April 18, 2024
The PhMuseum Days 2024 Open Call
Present your work to exhibit at the 4th edition of PhMuseum Days, our International Photo Festival happening between September and October 2024 in Bologna, Italy. The chosen theme is CLOSER: we live in an era in which it is not possible to imagine any objective detachment between us and reality. Observation itself touches and changes things, every story is contamination. The works we are looking for do not attempt to achieve an impossible neutrality, but accept the partiality that com
Deadline: April 19, 2024
Black & White Spider Awards 2024
Black and White Spider Awards is open to professional and amateur photographers shooting in all forms of black and white photography, using traditional or digital methods. We encourage classic styles, new creative ideas and photographers who are driven by their artistic eye and a desire to excel in this classic art form.Get exposure and put your work in front of the world's leading galleries, art directors, curators, editors and publishers and be recognized by the industry at the premie
Deadline: April 19, 2024
Square
We are seeking photography of any genre in a square format. Whether you specialize in portraits, landscapes, documentary, architecture, or conceptual photography, we’d love to see submissions that embrace the creative possibilities within a square frame. JUROR: Holly Hart is a fine art photographer. She grew up in Southern Oregon. In 2011 she graduated with a BA in Photography from the Art Institute of Seattle. Her work has been published in magazines as well as exhibited in gall
Deadline: April 20, 2024
Open Call for Creative Photography
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
Deadline: April 20, 2024
 Sunrise and Sunset Cityscape
Whether your a morning bird or a night owl, we want to see your photos of cityscapes with the sun. -Theme must be apparent -No black and white – Sun must be visible in the photo. Judge's Award: One Year Pixoto Pro Membership (a $94.50 value) plus 0.95 Pixoto credit for each image entered 2nd Place Award: 10,000 Pixoto Credits (a $75.00 value) plus 0.57 Pixoto credits for each image entered 3rd Place Award: 5,000 Pixoto Credits (a $45.00 value) plus 0.38 Pixoto c
Deadline: April 21, 2024
Human Stories
Through this call, we aim to showcase documentary storytelling that defines the human experience. We encourage photographers to interpret the theme creatively. Whether through documentary, portraiture, photojournalism, or conceptual work, we welcome submissions that offer unique perspectives on the human condition. Explore human experiences, emotions, and stories through your lens and capture the essence of humanity. Get featured in Artdoc Magazine By submitting your work,
Deadline: April 21, 2024
Words and Pictures
Online Exhibition This call for entry asks for work that incorporates both words and pictures. Wikipedia states that "Photo/text is a hybrid form of artistic expression that combines photography and textual elements to convey a message or create a narrative. This combination allows for a multi-dimensional experience for the viewer. Images can showcase words in pictures, on pictures, or accompanying pictures." Today, the idea of the photographer as a storyteller is ever present, and this
Deadline: April 21, 2024
Talent Latent 2024
The theme for this edition is Cities. Experts predict that by the end of the 21st century, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in large cities and metropolises. The SCAN festival invites artists who use photography as a tool or means of expression to explore the consequences of urban population growth and large cities. The works can examine the issue from a broad variety of perspectives: social, historical, cultural, personal, media, urban planning, ecological, religious, etc.
Deadline: April 23, 2024
Portrait Photography Award
see-zeen’s Portrait Photography Award is open to all styles of photo based portraiture from all communities across the globe. We invite diverse artistic styles and photo based techniques, from boundary pushing to traditional. The prizes for see-zeen' s Portrait Photography Award are as follows: First place winner receives a US $500 cash prize and will be featured in see-zeen.com and on see-zeen Instagram. Second and third place winners will be highlighted in our online mag
Deadline: April 25, 2024
Unleashed | Think Beyond Themes
UNLEASHED is a call to every photographer who doesn’t believe in being constrained by a theme. As the first photography contest of the National Photographic Society, we want every photographer to capture what their hearts desire. Submit your favorite images with no bounds or limits to themes and interpretations, and let our viewers decide the winners through a fair and equitable process. This is your chance to get under the limelight, get guaranteed cash prizes of $500 and unparalleled promoti
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News from the Web

Announcing the 2024 Aperture Portfolio Prize Shortlist
Contest
Apr 17, 2024 | Source: Aperture
Aperture’s support of emerging photographers and other lens-based artists is a vital part of our mission. The annual Aperture Portfolio Prize aims to discover, exhibit, and publish new talents in photography—identifying contemporary trends in the field and highlighting artists whose work deserves greater recognition. (...)
2024 Photo London x Hahnemühle Student Award
Contest
Mar 23, 2024 | Source: Photo London
We’re delighted to reveal the shortlisted artists for the 2024 Photo London x Hahnemühle Student Award. The award has seen phenomenal growth this year, with submissions from over 100 nominated students across 46 UK-based universities. Having reviewed and discussed in depth these entries, this year’s judging panel have shortlisted five students whose work will be showcased in a group presentation at Photo London (16 – 19 May 2024).(...)
 Ingrid Pollard 2024 Hasselblad Award Laureate
Contest
Mar 08, 2024 | Source: Hasselblad Foundation
The Hasselblad Foundation is delighted to announce that Ingrid Pollard is the 2024 Hasselblad Award laureate and receives a gold medal and the sum of SEK 2,000,000. The award also includes a Hasselblad camera by the Gothenburg-based company Hasselblad. The award ceremony will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden on 11th of October 2024.(...)
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 Winner
Contest
Feb 20, 2024 | Source: Underwater Photographer of the Year
The Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 has been named as Alex Dawson from Sweden, for his arresting image: " Whale Bones".
People’s Choice: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023
Contest
Feb 09, 2024 | Source: National History Museum
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2024 National & Regional Awards Winners & Shortlist
Contest
Feb 06, 2024 | Source: Sony World Photography Awards
The 2024 National & Regional Award recipients are announced. Now in its 11th year, the programme supports photographers of all abilities worldwide and celebrates their achievements. Showcasing local talent to an international audience, the winners are selected from entries to the Open competition.