Photography Contests to Participate in 2025, Listed by Submission Dates
Get ready to capture the world through your lens and submit your best work to some of the most prestigious photography competitions of 2025. Here's a roundup of some of the notable contests with their deadlines, entry costs, and key details.
The International Garden Photographer of the Year celebrates garden, plant, flower, and botanical photography. Adult participants can submit up to 8 free images.
The LCE Photographer of the Year contest, run by the UK-based photo store London Camera Exchange, is free to enter and has a deadline of January 21, 2025.
If you're interested in aerial photography and videography, don't miss the Drone Photo Awards with a deadline of June 15, 2025, and free entry.
The Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) competition is open for submissions until January 4, 2025. The entry cost varies, ranging from £15.
The Spider Awards is dedicated exclusively to black-and-white photography and honors timeless artistry in monochrome. The deadline is January 17 (early bird) and March 28 (final).
The World Food Photography Awards has a deadline of February 9, 2025, with entry costs of £35 for six images and free entry for students and under-18s.
The ND Awards celebrates artistic achievement in categories such as Fine Art, Portrait, and Wildlife, with a deadline of April 27, 2025, and entry costs of $25 for single entries.
The LensCulture Photography Awards offers $10,000 in cash prizes, international exhibitions, and editorial features, with a deadline of January 15, 2025.
The Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3) has a deadline of February 12 (early bird) and April 15 (final), with entry costs of $30 for single images (professionals) and $20 for amateurs and students.
The Sony World Photography Awards offers top prizes including $25,000, Sony digital imaging equipment, and global exhibition opportunities. The deadline is January 10, 2025, and it's a free-to-enter competition.
Other notable contests include the Fine Art Photography Awards with a deadline of February 16, 2025, and entry costs of $25 for single images (amateurs) and $30 for professionals.
The Maribor Photobook Award celebrates excellence and innovation in photobook publishing, with a deadline of September 30, 2025. Details regarding entry costs were not specified.
The ND AWARDS is an international competition featuring outstanding photography worldwide. The deadline for submissions is September 21, 2025.
The Global Lens Photography Awards accepts global submissions celebrating international photography. The deadline for entries is October 1, 2025.
The Golden Shot Photography Awards is open to photographers 18+, includes single image and photo series categories, and is free to enter.
The Chromatic Photography Awards is an international color photography contest open to amateurs and professionals. The deadline for early bird submissions is July 20, 2025, and the final deadline is October 26, 2025.
The Head On Photo Awards is a highly regarded international photography competition. The deadline for entries is July 27, 2025.
For those interested in sports photography, the World Sports Photography Awards (entry free, dates to be confirmed) will be an exciting opportunity.
Please note that some deadlines, entry costs, and details may change, so it's always a good idea to visit the official contest websites for the most up-to-date information. Good luck with your submissions!
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- Compose stunning garden, plant, flower, and botanical shots and submit up to 8 images for the International Garden Photographer of the Year.
- Register for the LCE Photographer of the Year contest, a free UK-based photo competition with a deadline in January 2025.
- Aerial photography enthusiasts should not overlook the Drone Photo Awards, with a deadline in June 2025 and free entry.
- The Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) competition accepts submissions until January 2025, with varying entry costs.
- The Spider Awards, dedicated to black-and-white photography, has early bird and final deadlines in January and March 2025 respectively, and an entry fee.
- Food enthusiasts can participate in the World Food Photography Awards, with an early February 2025 deadline, free student and under-18 entries, and a fee for others.
- The ND Awards celebrates artistic achievement in various categories, including Fine Art, Portrait, and Wildlife, with a deadline in April 2025 and a $25 entry fee per single entry.
- The LensCulture Photography Awards offer $10,000 in cash prizes, international exhibitions, and editorial features, with a January 2025 deadline and no entry fee.
- The Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3) accepts image submissions until February 2025, with costs starting at $30 for single images for professionals.
- The Sony World Photography Awards offers top prizes, including $25,000, equipment, and global exhibition opportunities, with a January 2025 deadline and free entry.
- For fine art photography aficionados, the Fine Art Photography Awards have a February 2025 deadline, with costs ranging from $25 for amateurs to $30 for professionals.
- The Maribor Photobook Award celebrates photobook excellence and innovation, with a September 2025 deadline; details regarding entry costs were not specified.
