European Photo Awards 2026

About the Open Call

The competition invites photographers to submit original photographic works across multiple categories, including Fine Art Photography, Architecture Photography, Black & White Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Editorial Photography, Commercial Photography, Fashion Photography, Film Photography, and Mobile Photography. The awards aim to highlight diverse approaches to photography and celebrate photographers who demonstrate strong visual storytelling and artistic expression. Winning photographers may receive international exposure through features, winner profiles, virtual exhibitions, certificates, promotional opportunities, and category awards. The top award includes cash prizes for the Professional and Amateur/Student Photographer of the Year categories.

Requirements

Open to: Professional photographers Amateur photographers Students International submissions are accepted; photographers do not need to be based in Europe. Submitted photographs must have been created within the last five years (2021–2026). Entries must be submitted online as digital image files (JPEG/JPG format). Photographers may enter multiple categories, with additional fees for extra categories. Categories include both single-image and series submissions (series typically consisting of 2–8 images).