Photography Contest
Phi Photo Awards
Deadline |
02/24/26Theme |
OpenTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
$20-$25Prizes |
Cash PrizeHost |
Phi Photo AwardsPhi Photo Awards is an international photography competition established by Bayt Visual, a visual-arts organization based in Dubai, UAE.
Taking its name from Phi (ϕ), the golden ratio, the awards recognize images where craft, composition and vision come together at a high level.
The competition is open to all photographic approaches – from advertising and editorial work to fine art, nature and personal projects – and is designed for photographers who want their work to be judged seriously and presented in a professional context.
Selected entries are showcased in an international virtual exhibition and considered for inclusion in the Phi Photography Annual, a hardcover book produced to gallery standards and circulated to industry professionals.
The experienced international judges will review all submissions using clear criteria and anonymous judging, with the aim of highlighting work that can stand confidently on the global stage.
Prizes:
Photographer of the Year – Grand Prize
$1,000 USD cash, official Phi Trophy, interview and feature, dedicated spread in the Phi Photography Annual, leading placement in the virtual exhibition, and the right to use the Phi winner mark in portfolios and client communication.
Phi Golden Ratio Award (PHI Category)
$500 USD cash for an outstanding image in the PHI Category, a special Phi Golden Ratio distinction, highlighted presentation in the Annual and exhibition, and extended promotion across Phi channels.
Category Winners (each main category)
$100 USD cash per category, Digital Certificate of Excellence, feature in the online gallery, potential inclusion in the Phi Photography Annual, and use of the Phi Category Winner mark.
All Accepted Entries
Inclusion in the virtual exhibition, Digital Certificate of Participation, and eligibility for selection in the Annual, providing a lasting, citable reference to the work.
Categories:
Advertising Photography, Architecture Photography, Black & White Photography, Editorial, Fine Art Photography, Minimalist Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Special, PHI Category.
All genres and subjects are welcome; works that do not sit neatly in one field can be submitted under Special.
Entry Fee:
Single Image: $20 USD (additional categories $10).
Photo Series (up to 10 images): $25 USD (additional categories $15).
Eligibility:
Open to photographers worldwide at any stage of their career, with no restriction on age, nationality or professional status.
Taking its name from Phi (ϕ), the golden ratio, the awards recognize images where craft, composition and vision come together at a high level.
The competition is open to all photographic approaches – from advertising and editorial work to fine art, nature and personal projects – and is designed for photographers who want their work to be judged seriously and presented in a professional context.
Selected entries are showcased in an international virtual exhibition and considered for inclusion in the Phi Photography Annual, a hardcover book produced to gallery standards and circulated to industry professionals.
The experienced international judges will review all submissions using clear criteria and anonymous judging, with the aim of highlighting work that can stand confidently on the global stage.
Prizes:
Photographer of the Year – Grand Prize
$1,000 USD cash, official Phi Trophy, interview and feature, dedicated spread in the Phi Photography Annual, leading placement in the virtual exhibition, and the right to use the Phi winner mark in portfolios and client communication.
Phi Golden Ratio Award (PHI Category)
$500 USD cash for an outstanding image in the PHI Category, a special Phi Golden Ratio distinction, highlighted presentation in the Annual and exhibition, and extended promotion across Phi channels.
Category Winners (each main category)
$100 USD cash per category, Digital Certificate of Excellence, feature in the online gallery, potential inclusion in the Phi Photography Annual, and use of the Phi Category Winner mark.
All Accepted Entries
Inclusion in the virtual exhibition, Digital Certificate of Participation, and eligibility for selection in the Annual, providing a lasting, citable reference to the work.
Categories:
Advertising Photography, Architecture Photography, Black & White Photography, Editorial, Fine Art Photography, Minimalist Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Special, PHI Category.
All genres and subjects are welcome; works that do not sit neatly in one field can be submitted under Special.
Entry Fee:
Single Image: $20 USD (additional categories $10).
Photo Series (up to 10 images): $25 USD (additional categories $15).
Eligibility:
Open to photographers worldwide at any stage of their career, with no restriction on age, nationality or professional status.
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