Photography Contest
Shoot The Frame Annual Awards
Deadline |
11/14/25Theme |
PortraitTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
$17/1 image, $27/3 images, $37/7 imagesPrizes |
Cash PrizeHost |
Shoot the FrameWe have some big news to share.
Shoot The Frame is launching its very first Annual Awards.
Since 2012, Shoot The Frame has celebrated photography through our monthly portrait, landscape, and wildlife awards. Over the past 13 years, thousands of photographers from around the world have shared their craft, their stories, and their imagery.
In 2025, Shoot The Frame is evolving.
The monthly contests are now on pause as we introduce the Shoot The Frame Annual Awards — a global celebration of photography that allows us to go deeper into storytelling and recognition of photographers across an entire year.
Categories
This year, the focus is on portrait photography, celebrated through two categories:
One Frame
Honouring the power of a single photographic portrait. You may submit as many images as you like, with each judged on its individual merit.
Photo Essay
A curated series of up to 15 portraits that connect as a complete body of work. Visual stories told through tone, subject, or theme, and judged as one unified entry.
Prizes
We have some incredible prizes lined up, including USD $4,000 in cash. Over the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to our prize partners.
Shoot The Frame is launching its very first Annual Awards.
Since 2012, Shoot The Frame has celebrated photography through our monthly portrait, landscape, and wildlife awards. Over the past 13 years, thousands of photographers from around the world have shared their craft, their stories, and their imagery.
In 2025, Shoot The Frame is evolving.
The monthly contests are now on pause as we introduce the Shoot The Frame Annual Awards — a global celebration of photography that allows us to go deeper into storytelling and recognition of photographers across an entire year.
Categories
This year, the focus is on portrait photography, celebrated through two categories:
One Frame
Honouring the power of a single photographic portrait. You may submit as many images as you like, with each judged on its individual merit.
Photo Essay
A curated series of up to 15 portraits that connect as a complete body of work. Visual stories told through tone, subject, or theme, and judged as one unified entry.
Prizes
We have some incredible prizes lined up, including USD $4,000 in cash. Over the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to our prize partners.
Featured Photo Contest
AAP Magazine #53 / TRAVELS
Our 53rd printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme: Travels. Reflect on your past or current adventures, expand our horizons from the four corners of the globe!
© Andrea Peruzzi
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