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LATEST PHOTO COMPETITIONS

decode gallery minimalism art exhibition

Minimalism Photo Contest 2025

This photography competition invites you to explore the powerful philosophy of "less is more" through the art of minimalism. We encourage you to capture the essence of simplicity in your ph […]

Deadline:

27 June 2025

Entry:

Pay to Enter

Retain Copyright:

Yes

Winners:

Judged

Exhibition at Decode Gallery

New Reviewed

Beauty In Decay Photography...

The Chateau Gallery Beauty In Decay Photography Contest 2025 delves into the fascinating and personal nature of beauty, acknowledging that what one perceives as beautiful is often unique to […]

Deadline:

15 June 2025

Entry:

Pay to Enter

Retain Copyright:

Yes

Winners:

Judged

Exhibition in The Chateau

New Reviewed

csoutheast center magic of light photo competition

Magic of Light Photo Contes...

The Southeast Center for Photography's photo competition celebrates the fundamental role of light in creating compelling images. Recognizing that photography, at its core, is about capturin […]

Deadline:

2 July 2025

Entry:

Pay to Enter

Retain Copyright:

Yes

Winners:

Judged

Exhibition + Exposure

New Reviewed

PHOTO COMPETITIONS CLOSING SOON

2025 International Photogra...

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts has put out a call for photographers to participate in a worldwide photography competition, sponsored by Visit Tampa Bay. Winners are selected by a j […]

Deadline:

18 May 2025

Entry:

Pay to Enter

Retain Copyright:

Yes

Winners:

Judged

Win $1,000 in cash

Reviewed

MonoVisions Black & White P...

We seek to discover the world's finest monochrome photographers and offer them unparalleled opportunities for recognition and reward. Compete for $5,000 in cash prizes across two categorie […]

Deadline:

18 May 2025

Entry:

Pay to Enter

Retain Copyright:

Yes

Winners:

Judged

$5,000 in Prizes to be Won

Reviewed

Global Peace Photo Award 2025

The Global Peace Photo Award celebrates images that visually express the human quest for peace. Open to photographers of all backgrounds, the competition seeks pictures that capture the ess […]

Deadline:

18 May 2025

Entry:

Free to Enter

Retain Copyright:

Yes

Winners:

Judged

€11,000 in prizes + exhibition

Premier

The Ethereal Photo Contest ...

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography announces its October exhibition, "Ethereal," and invites photographers to submit work that explores the captivating themes of the otherworldly, the dream […]

Deadline:

23 May 2025

Entry:

Both Free & Paid

Retain Copyright:

Yes

Winners:

Judged

Exhibition + Exposure

Reviewed

The Contemporary Portrait 2025

This open call invites photographers of all experience levels to explore the art of portraiture—its emotional resonance, historical significance, and imaginative potential. Juried by Aline […]

Deadline:

25 May 2025

Entry:

Pay to Enter

Retain Copyright:

Yes

Winners:

Judged

Virtual group exhibition

Reviewed

Landscapes Online Art Compe...

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 15th Annual “Landscapes” Online Art Competition. 2D and 3D artists from around the world are called upon to make online submissions fo […]

Deadline:

27 May 2025

Entry:

Pay to Enter

Retain Copyright:

Yes

Winners:

Judged

Cash Prize along with Exposure

Reviewed

FAIR PHOTO COMPETITIONS

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