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2026 Visual Story Award
The Independent Photographer
About the Open Call
The Visual Story award recognizes photographers producing compelling narratives in genres including social documentary, portraiture, street, imaginative storytelling, fine art, and travel. The award seeks to celebrate the power of storytelling through photography.
What is Offered
$2,700 total cash prizes (1st: $1000, 2nd: $600, 3rd: $400, 7 Finalists: $100 each), international exhibition in London, Instagram and Facebook features, and a free online portfolio.
Requirements
Submissions must be photography-based (film, digital, smartphone, camera-less, etc.). Artificial Intelligence–generated images (AI photos) are not eligible. Files must be JPG or PNG, minimum 1200px on one side, and maximum 6MB per image.
How to Apply
Register or login on the official website, select the number of images to submit (1, 3, or 6), pay the corresponding fee via secure payment methods, and upload JPG or PNG files.
Key Information
Deadline
February 28, 2026
Location
London, United Kingdom
Categories
Compensation
paid
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