Got a competitive streak? Bookmark this page for a list of open photo competitions, updated throughout the year. While the competitions we've highlighted are largely well-established, we aren't endorsing any particular contest and we strongly encourage you to read the rules and conditions before entering.
Once you're ready to submit your photos, we've got a few pointers to help you put your best foot forward.
Let us know in the comments if we missed any that should be included, and best of luck!
Open for submissions
International Landscape Photographer of the Year
Region: Worldwide
Prizes: First prize $5000, Second prize $1000, Third prize $500
Submissions close: September 30, 2020
Entry fee: $25 per image
Travel Photographer of the Year
Region: Worldwide
Prizes: TBD
Submissions close: November 2nd, 2020
Entry fee: 8
Sony World Photography Awards 2021
Region: Worldwide
Prizes: $5000 - $25,000
Submissions close:
January 7, 2021 (National Award, Open and Youth Competitions)
January 14, 2021 (Professional Competition)
Entry fee: None
International Garden Photographer of the Year
Region: Worldwide
Prizes:
Submissions close: October 31st, 2020 (Main Competition)
Entry fee:
Read the full contest rules
Monochrome Awards
Region: Worldwide
Prizes: $1000 (Amateur) / $2000 (Professional)
Submissions close: November 15th, 2020
Entry fee: $20 (Amateur) / $25 (Professional)
Read the full contest rules
10th Annual Mobile Photography Awards
Region: Worldwide
Prizes: $3000 grand prize
Submissions close: December 14th, 2020
Entry fee: $15 - 100
Read the full contest rules
International Wedding Photographer of the Year
Region: Worldwide
Prizes: $150 - 3000
Submissions close: September 1st, 2020
Entry fee: $18 per image
Read the full contest rules
Opening soon
2020-2021 Nikon Photo Contest
Closed
Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year
2020 Audubon Photography Awards [see winners]
Sony World Photography Awards 2020 [see winners]
Red Bull Illume Special Image Quest 2020
BigPicture: National World Photography Competition [see winners]
International Photography Awards One-Shot Movement Competition [see winners]
Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020
2020 World Press Photo Contest [see winners]
Apple's Shot on iPhone Competition [see winners]
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