Photography Contest
Berlin Photo Awards 2026
Deadline |
06/27/26Theme |
Several categoriesTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
€25/imagePrizes |
Cash PrizeHost |
Berlin Photo AwardsThis year’s Berlin Photo Awards competition offers an exciting opportunity with five primary categories and twenty detailed subcategories. We eagerly anticipate your most original and creative submissions. Our distinguished jury is enthusiastic about evaluating your work and discovering new talent. Whether your photos capture stunning landscapes, compelling portraits, or innovative artistic expressions, we invite you to showcase your best. Don’t miss this chance to shine and gain recognition on a global stage. Submit your entries now and let your creativity inspire and impress our judges. We look forward to seeing your exceptional photography!
The Berlin Photo Awards invites photographers from all backgrounds—professionals, amateurs, and students—to participate in our renowned international competition. We are on the lookout for bold, innovative work that challenges the boundaries of traditional photography and explores new artistic realms.
With categories that embrace a wide spectrum of styles and approaches, participants have the freedom to submit their most compelling creations, unrestricted in creativity or format. Our mission is to highlight emerging talent and elevate the medium of photography as a fine art, celebrating its vital role in contemporary culture.
By entering the Berlin Photo Awards, you will gain global exposure and the opportunity to win substantial cash prizes. We are dedicated to supporting photographers on their creative journeys, offering a platform that brings their work into the spotlight and connects them with the international art community.
Join us in celebrating the power of photography and share your vision with the world. We look forward to experiencing your unique perspective!
The competition offers a total prize pool of €4,000, including a €1,000 cash award for the Photographer of the Year and €100 for each category winner. Winners also receive trophies, digital certificates, and international recognition. Selected works are exhibited at ERSTERERSTER Gallery in Berlin and published in the official digital winners photobook, with additional promotional features across the competition’s platforms.
The Berlin Photo Awards invites photographers from all backgrounds—professionals, amateurs, and students—to participate in our renowned international competition. We are on the lookout for bold, innovative work that challenges the boundaries of traditional photography and explores new artistic realms.
With categories that embrace a wide spectrum of styles and approaches, participants have the freedom to submit their most compelling creations, unrestricted in creativity or format. Our mission is to highlight emerging talent and elevate the medium of photography as a fine art, celebrating its vital role in contemporary culture.
By entering the Berlin Photo Awards, you will gain global exposure and the opportunity to win substantial cash prizes. We are dedicated to supporting photographers on their creative journeys, offering a platform that brings their work into the spotlight and connects them with the international art community.
Join us in celebrating the power of photography and share your vision with the world. We look forward to experiencing your unique perspective!
The competition offers a total prize pool of €4,000, including a €1,000 cash award for the Photographer of the Year and €100 for each category winner. Winners also receive trophies, digital certificates, and international recognition. Selected works are exhibited at ERSTERERSTER Gallery in Berlin and published in the official digital winners photobook, with additional promotional features across the competition’s platforms.
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