Photography Contest
Spotlight Awards 2026
Deadline |
07/31/26Theme |
Commercial PhotographyTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
35 EurosPrizes |
Cash PrizeHost |
Production ParadiseThe Spotlight Awards highlight world-class commercial photographers who are creating the most outstanding imagery within advertising. Each category winner will get prizes from our sponsors, valued at $2,990.00. The total prize pool is worth over $40,000.00 across all the categories and offers invaluable international exposure. The contest is open globally to all professional photographers.
Grand prize winner
$1000 cash prize
Portfolio Review event ticket, worth $1500
Photo Review Membership digital, plus a voucher for digital publications in Photo Review's shop, total worth $100.00
Commercial Positioning Strategy Call or 60-Day Visibility Strategy Call with SALT, worth $470.00
Category Winner Prizes:
A Special Production Paradise Membership Pack, worth $2,000.00
Photo Review Access to recent digital editions, shop voucher and member-only content on the Photo Review website.
5-year Modelmanagement.com Premium Pro Membership for Photographers, worth $990.00
Image: © Todd Antony - Sport & Grand Prize Winner SA25
Grand prize winner
$1000 cash prize
Portfolio Review event ticket, worth $1500
Photo Review Membership digital, plus a voucher for digital publications in Photo Review's shop, total worth $100.00
Commercial Positioning Strategy Call or 60-Day Visibility Strategy Call with SALT, worth $470.00
Category Winner Prizes:
A Special Production Paradise Membership Pack, worth $2,000.00
Photo Review Access to recent digital editions, shop voucher and member-only content on the Photo Review website.
5-year Modelmanagement.com Premium Pro Membership for Photographers, worth $990.00
Image: © Todd Antony - Sport & Grand Prize Winner SA25
Featured Photo Contest
AAP Magazine #58 / B&W
$1,000 cash prizes | Winning image(s) published in AAP Magazine #58 | Extensive press coverage and global recognition
© Jean Michel Clajot
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