And with so many open calls across all genres \u2013 there’s something for everyone. So, here’s a list of photography competitions with open calls that are accepting submissions from June until December 2026. It’s a small selection to spark inspiration, but there are countless others out there\u2026<\/p>\n
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photoED magazine\u00a0<\/p>\n \n For more information, click here<\/a> (Image credit: photoED)<\/p>\n Deadline: June 15<\/p>\n Open to: Photographers of all levels, worldwide exclusions: Residents of Russia, the Republic of Belarus and sanctioned countries (ie. Cuba, North Korea…)<\/p>\n Fee: Free for members, general submissions CAN$20<\/p>\n Theme: Home VS Away, \u201cFine art photography projects that present the idea of HOME, an experience of AWAY, or a juxtaposition the two\u201d<\/p>\n Publication: Issue #76 of photoED magazine<\/p>\n Epson International Pano Awards<\/p>\n \n For more information, visit the Pano Awards website<\/a> (Image credit: Pano Awards)<\/p>\n Deadline: Early bird: June 22, Final: July 13<\/p>\n Open to: Photographers of all levels<\/p>\n What to read next<\/p>\n Awards: Amateur, Open, VR\/360<\/p>\n Fee: Depends on category, $20-$22 per image<\/p>\n Categories: Amateur Awards & Open Awards: Nature\/ Landscapes, Aerial, Built Environment. VR\/360 Awards: Open VR\/360<\/p>\n Prizes: TBA (last year\u2019s prize pool was worth over $50,000)<\/p>\n World Nature Photography Awards<\/p>\n \n For more information, visit the World Nature Photography Awards website<\/a> (Image credit: World Nature Photography Awards)<\/p>\n Deadline: June 30<\/p>\n Open to: Photographers of all levels<\/p>\n Fee: $30 per entry<\/p>\n Categories: Animals in their habitat, Animal portraits, Behaviour \u2013 Amphibians and reptiles, Behaviour \u2013 Birds, Behaviour \u2013 Invertebrates, Behaviour \u2013 Mammals, Plants and fungi, Urban wildlife, Planet Earth’s landscapes and environments, Underwater, Black and white, Nature art, Nature-related photojournalism, Humans interacting with nature<\/p>\n Prizes: Grand prize of $1,000 and the title of World Nature Photographer of the Year, media exposure, and more<\/p>\n Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards<\/p>\n \n For more information, visit the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards website<\/a> (Image credit: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards \/ Lea Scaddan)<\/p>\n Deadline: June 30<\/p>\n Open to: Photographers of all levels<\/p>\n Fee: Free<\/p>\n Categories: Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians and Insects, Fish and other Aquatic Species, Nikon<\/a> Young Photographer (25 years and under), Nikon Junior (16 years and under), Portfolio, Nikon Video, Photo People’s Choice <\/p>\n Prizes: Nikon Category winners: Nikon gear, category winners: premium ThinkTANK camera bag+ Amazing Internet website, top entrants have the chance to win a safari in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, hosted by Alex Walker’s Serian<\/p>\n Travel Photographer of the Year<\/p>\n \n For more information, visit the TPOTY website<\/a> (Image credit: Travel Photographer of the Year 2024. Image \u00a9 Marsel van Oosten)<\/p>\n Deadline: Early bird: July 1, TPOTY Pass: July 16, Final: October 12<\/p>\n Open to: Photographers of all levels<\/p>\n Fee: From \u00a314, entry is FREE for young photographers aged 18 and under<\/p>\n Portfolio categories: Adventures & Journeys, Cultures, Traditions & Celebrations, Landscapes \u2013 Nature & Urban, Wildlife, Sealife, Birdlife<\/p>\n One Shot categories: In Nature, People of the World, Street, Travel in Black & White,<\/p>\n Special Awards: Travel Photographer of the Year, Young Travel Photographer of the Year, Travel Image of the Year, Rising Talent Award, People\u2019s Choice Award<\/p>\n Prizes: Cash prizes from \u00a31,000 to \u00a3200, industry portfolio reviews, media exposure, and more<\/p>\n Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3)<\/p>\n \n For more information, visit the PX3 website<\/a> (Image credit: PX3 \/ Alexandre Brisson)<\/p>\n Deadline: July 22<\/p>\n Open to: Photographers of all levels<\/p>\n Fee: \u20ac30 for single images, \u20ac50 for series (professionals), \u20ac20 for single images, \u20ac40 for series (amateurs and students), discounts for multiple categories<\/p>\n Categories: Advertising, Analog, Architecture, Book, Fine Art, Nature, Portraiture, Press <\/p>\n Prizes: Up to \u20ac11,500 in cash prizes, exhibitions in Paris, Athens, Ostuni & Budapest\u2060, publication in the PX3 Annual Book, extensive global exposure \u2060<\/p>\n The Illume Awards<\/p>\n \n For more information, visit The Illume website<\/a> (Image credit: The Illume)<\/p>\n Deadline: July 31<\/p>\n Open to: Photographers of all levels<\/p>\n Fee: Free<\/p>\n Sports categories: Adventure, Aerial, Bike, Climb, Skate, Snow, Surf, Trail<\/p>\n Themed categories: Close-Up, Emerging, Innovation, Lifestyle, Masterpiece, Playground, RAW, Spirit<\/p>\n Prizes: Leica cameras<\/a>, Angelbird storage gear, global exhibition tour, photobook feature<\/p>\n Brian Black Memorial Award<\/p>\n \n Last year’s top prize went to Kirstin Jones for a powerful image revealing one of the ocean’s most invisible threads: “ghost gear” \u2013 you can read the story here<\/a>. For more information, visit the Yachting Monthly website<\/a> (Image credit: Kirstin Jones\/Brian Black Memorial Award)<\/p>\n Note: The Digital Camera World team will join the judging panel<\/p>\n Deadline: August 30<\/p>\n Open to: Photographers of all levels living in the UK<\/p>\n Fee: Free<\/p>\n Theme: “Our Inspiring Seas”<\/p>\n Categories: Adult photo competition, Article competition, Junior photo competition (under 16 years)<\/p>\n Prizes: \u00a33,000 prize pool \u2013 Winning article: \u00a31,500 cash prize, publication in Yachting Monthly (print+online), interview on The Sailing Podcast; Adult photo competition: camera equipment worth \u00a3750; Junior photo competition: camera equipment worth \u00a3500<\/p>\n Charity contribution: The Black Memorial Award donates \u00a3500 to Sea-Changers. <\/a><\/p>\n Botanical Photographer of the Year<\/p>\n \n For more information, visit the BSBI website<\/a> (Image credit: Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland \/ Reuben Hayden)<\/p>\n Deadline: September 30<\/p>\n Open to: Photographers of all levels<\/p>\n Fee: Free<\/p>\n Focus: Britain and Ireland’s wild plants<\/p>\n Categories: Intrepid: Plants in wild, hard-to-reach, or dramatic landscapes, Inquisitive: Close-up shots highlighting the fascinating and minute features that are often used in ID, Inclusive: People interacting with plants, urban botany, or community recording, Open: For entries that fall outside the above.<\/p>\n Special: Young Botanical Photographer of the Year for an entry into any category, aged 18 or under<\/p>\n Prizes: To be announced<\/p>\n OPPO Photography Awards<\/p>\n \n For more information, visit the Oppo Photography Awards website<\/a> (Image credit: OPPO)<\/p>\n Deadline: December 31<\/p>\n Open to: Photographers and videographers of all levels, shooting with OPPO<\/a>, OnePlus<\/a>, or realme<\/a> devices<\/p>\n Fee: Free<\/p>\n Theme: “Super Every Moment”<\/p>\n Categories: Me, Journey, Video, Zoom, Live, Snap<\/p>\n Prizes: $76,500 prize pool across 38 awards \u2013 Gold Award (1): $20,000, Silver Award (2):$8,000, Bronze Award (3): $3,000, Honorable Mention photo categories (15): $1,000, Honorable Mention video categories (3): $1,500, Regional Award (10): $1,000, Audience\u2019s Choice (4): $500<\/p>\n![\"Cover](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RWm8YoH4sHyDspVN6cG8n9.jpg\")
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