The Umbra Awards, now in its prestigious 3rd Edition for 2025, stands as a significant international platform dedicated to celebrating visionary photographers who are redefining the art of visual storytelling and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. As one of the most esteemed photography awards, it offers both seasoned professionals and emerging talents the opportunity to gain worldwide recognition for their originality, technical mastery, and exceptional artistic vision. The ultimate honor, the Grand Photographer of the Year 2025, includes the coveted Umbra Awards Grand Gold Statue and prestigious gold medals.
By participating in the Umbra Awards, photographers join a growing legacy of photographic mastery and contribute to a tradition that continues to inspire and elevate the global photography community, setting new benchmarks for artistic excellence. This is an invitation to become part of this esteemed tradition, to submit your compelling work, achieve international recognition, and showcase your unique creative brilliance to a worldwide audience.
Entry Fees
Each photo submission requires a $50 USD entry fee. There is no limit to the number of entries submitted.
Entry Format and Guidelines
Only digital files are accepted and must be submitted through the My Submission page. Files must be in .jpg format, RGB, 300 dpi, and high compression, with a maximum file size of 5MB per photo entry.
Entries must not contain any identifying marks, including signatures, stamps, or other forms of identification.
3 Category Gold Medal Winners
✽ Umbra Awards Gold Medal
✽ Umbra Awards Winner Seal
✽ Umbra Awards Certificate
27 Category Winners 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Placers
✽ Umbra Awards Winner Seal
✽ Umbra Awards Certificates
30 Honorable Mentions
✽ Umbra Awards Certificate
The photographer retains full copyright over their submitted images.
Selected entries may be featured in the Umbra Awards annual book, social media platforms, and for promotional purposes only. No submitted photographs will be used beyond these stated purposes.
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