All Photography Contests

Whether you look for cash prizes, camera equipment, or having your work exhibited, photography contests are a great way to test your skills as a photographer. Most competitions publish early entries and finalist's photographs, aside of winner's galleries, so having your images posted on a photo contest website can give you valuable exposure whether you win or not. We've pulled together a selection of 150+ photography competitions in 2025, from free to paid photography awards, so you can decide what photo contest meets your needs.

ENDS 01/01/25
A Macro Photography Exhibition
ENDS 01/01/25
Award ceremony and opening of the 5. WORLD MASTERS of PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD will take Place in June 2025 in Vienna
ENDS 01/03/25
Rewarding the best single images! Enter for free and you could win $5,000, top Sony digital imaging equipment plus more!
ENDS 01/03/25
Dedicated to young photographers under 19 years-old - first prize is top Sony digital imaging equipment plus benefit from global exposure
ENDS 01/10/25
Rewarding the best photo series worldwide! Enter for free and you could win $25,000, a range of Sony digital imaging equipment plus more!
ENDS 01/14/25
We re excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary supporting the arts in the Yosemite area.
ENDS 01/15/25
$3,500 in guaranteed cash prizes will be given out to 75-100 winning best abstract artists.**
ENDS 01/18/25
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 8th "Black & White" Online Art Competition for the month of January 2024.
ENDS 01/19/25
MonoVisions Photography Awards are an international open call for photographers using black and white medium to express their visual language.
ENDS 01/20/25
Group Exhibition in Rome city, Italy. April 2025
ENDS 01/23/25
The First Prize will receive €2,500 and a trophy. The runner-up will receive the Hotusa Group Prize, valued at €1,000, and a trophy.
ENDS 01/31/25
The biennial Belfast Photo Festival provided the perfect platform for gaining exposure to an international audience, with previous editions having welcome over 100,000 visitors from all over the world
ENDS 02/01/25
EXHIBITION DATES - MAY 4 - 30, 2025
ENDS 02/09/25
Formerly known as Food Photographer of the Year, the World Food Photography Awards is a unique photography competition celebrating the very best in food photography from around the world.
ENDS 02/16/25
The eighth edition of Belgrade Photo Month Photography Festival will be organized in May 2024, with photography exhibitions, lectures, workshops, portfolio reviews, etc., taking place in various venues around Belgrade, Serbia.
ENDS 02/23/25
Group Exhibition in Rome city, Italy. May 2025
ENDS 03/28/25
This distinguished event invites photographers from around the world to capture the architectural splendor of Binghatti's renowned facades.
ENDS 03/30/25
The third edition of this photo exhibition will take place in the magnificent setting of the living and working area of Vincent van Gogh.
ENDS 05/30/25
Unleash your creativity by submitting up to 100 of your breathtaking photos into the CEWE Photo Award 2025 and stand a chance to win amazing prizes.
ENDS 05/31/25
The submission of photos for the specific contest is free. Each photographer can participate with up to 5 files.
ENDS 10/07/25
Seasons come and go, but each season can have its own distinct look and feel. From the greens of Spring to the blues and whites of Winter
ENDS 10/15/25
Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art that explores the idea, space, or memory of home.
ENDS 10/24/25
Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 7th "Abstract" Online Art Competition for the month of October 2024.