Photography Contest
London Photography Awards 2026
Deadline |
04/30/26Theme |
Several categoriesTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Photographers of all walks are welcome, no matter the experience, background, or affiliation.Entry Fees |
Between $25 and $30Prizes |
Cash PrizeThe London Photography Awards program celebrates, honours, and recognises excellence in photography worldwide, advocating those who bring ideas to life with different techniques and creative approaches, while demonstrating the millennia-long history of The Swinging City and its advancing beauty.
This award recognises the diverse photographic styles that encapsulate the world, engendered from various industries throughout society, ranging from publications to video, business services to scientific trades, as well as the art and photography industry themselves. What matters most is your individual creative vision and your ability to translate it into phenomenal works of art that will be as long-lasting as London’s history, enshrined for millennia to come.
Categories:
The London Photography Awards categories include London Photography, Architecture Photography, Commercial Photography, Editorial Photography, Fine Art Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Black & White Photography, Fashion Photography, Minimalist Photography, and other Special Categories such as Event Photography, Mobile Photography, Film Photography, Advertising Photography, etc.
Prizes:
There are FIVE (5) levels of achievement in the competition:
London Photographer of the Year
Category Winners of the Year (13 Categories)
Platinum Winner (85–100 points)
Gold Winner (60–84 points)
Silver Winner (50–59 points)
Prizes:
One professionally designed certificate commemorating the winning entry, which includes the entry title, entering company or winner’s name, and category. A decal will be affixed indicating the level of win. A press release template will be sent to major industry outlets celebrating your win. Winners will also receive professionally designed logos for use on websites, in email signatures, etc. In addition to the complimentary certificates, winners may purchase extraordinary trophies and/or additional customised certificates.
Photographer of the Year (Professional)
– Receive the 2026 London Photography Awards statuette and a $3,000 cash prize
Photographer of the Year (Amateur / Student)
– Receive the 2026 London Photography Awards statuette and a $2,000 cash prize
Category Winners (Professional & Amateur / Student)
Professional (13 Categories) & Amateur / Student (13 Categories)
– $100 cash prize* each
Image: © João Coelho, Photographer of the Year Amateur 2025
This award recognises the diverse photographic styles that encapsulate the world, engendered from various industries throughout society, ranging from publications to video, business services to scientific trades, as well as the art and photography industry themselves. What matters most is your individual creative vision and your ability to translate it into phenomenal works of art that will be as long-lasting as London’s history, enshrined for millennia to come.
Categories:
The London Photography Awards categories include London Photography, Architecture Photography, Commercial Photography, Editorial Photography, Fine Art Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Black & White Photography, Fashion Photography, Minimalist Photography, and other Special Categories such as Event Photography, Mobile Photography, Film Photography, Advertising Photography, etc.
Prizes:
There are FIVE (5) levels of achievement in the competition:
London Photographer of the Year
Category Winners of the Year (13 Categories)
Platinum Winner (85–100 points)
Gold Winner (60–84 points)
Silver Winner (50–59 points)
Prizes:
One professionally designed certificate commemorating the winning entry, which includes the entry title, entering company or winner’s name, and category. A decal will be affixed indicating the level of win. A press release template will be sent to major industry outlets celebrating your win. Winners will also receive professionally designed logos for use on websites, in email signatures, etc. In addition to the complimentary certificates, winners may purchase extraordinary trophies and/or additional customised certificates.
Photographer of the Year (Professional)
– Receive the 2026 London Photography Awards statuette and a $3,000 cash prize
Photographer of the Year (Amateur / Student)
– Receive the 2026 London Photography Awards statuette and a $2,000 cash prize
Category Winners (Professional & Amateur / Student)
Professional (13 Categories) & Amateur / Student (13 Categories)
– $100 cash prize* each
Image: © João Coelho, Photographer of the Year Amateur 2025
Featured Photo Contest
AAP Magazine #56 / SHADOWS
$1,000 cash prizes | Winning image(s) published in AAP Magazine #56 | Website feature and International Press
© Francesco Pace Rizzi
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