Here we give a list of some of the many competitions that are open to members of the public.
Some considerations to be aware of
- Read the terms and conditions carefully
- Competitions may rely an an entry fee to fund their prize money
- Photographers may be asked to relinquish rights to their submitted images
See, for example, the Artists’ Bill of Rights website
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| The British Photography Awards www.britishphotographyawards.org Genres: Street, events, macro, sports, fashion etc. Submissions open 1st July, close 31st August |
| Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year www.worldfoodphotographyawards/pink-lady All things food: harvesting, street food, food rituals, traditions, preparation, moments of joy. First prize £5000.00 Entries close end of January |
| Amateur Photographer of the year https://amateurphotographer.com 10 rounds over 10 months based on specified themes or topics Runs February to November Winner £1000.00 |
| Landscape Photographer of the Year www.lpoty.co.uk British landscapes; city, coastal, B&W, Intimate Landscapes. Open February, closes May Winner £10,000.00; Total £20,000.00 prize money |
| Sony World Photography Awards www.sony.co.uk > stories > swpa Styles, techniques, architecture, documentary, landscapes, portrait, wildlife, sport, still life Opens June Open winner £5000.00 plus equipment for runners-up |
| Close-up Photographer of the year www.cupoty.com Micro, macro Close July Winner £2500.00 |
| Astronomy Photographer of the Year www.rmg.co.uk>apy Opens January, close March Winner £10,000.00. Category winners £1500, £500 |
| Scottish Portrait Awards www.scottishartstrust.org/portrait Close May Winner colour £2000, winner B&W £2000 |
| Black & White Photography Awards https://bwphotoawards.com Architecture, street, flora, fauna, portrait, landscape Winner £1000.00 plus 5 x £500 |
| Travel Photographer of the Year www.tpoty.com Opens in Spring, close October People & cultures, landscape & environments, nature, wildlife & conservation, visual stories, leisure |
| John Muir Trust Photography Competition www.johnmuirtrust.org To be announced at EMFF event Categories for 2024: My Adventures, Wild Landscapes of Scotland |
| Nature all round https://naturephotographeroftheyear.com Closes May Flora, fauna, People, nature Winner £1800 in camera gear, category winners £130 |
| Outdoor Photography Magazine Monthly competitions on specified topics 2 x monthly prizes of £160 to £170 pounds or outdoor gear |
| Life Framer www.life-framer.com Planet Earth, Portraits, Colours |
| CEWE Photo Award www.cewe.co.uk Nature & wildlife, Animals, Landscapes, People, Architecture, Sport, Street, close-up and macro Prize money 250.000 Euros |
| Scottish Nature Photography Awards https://scottishnaturephotographyawards.com/ The Scottish Nature Photography Awards celebrate nature, wildlife and landscape photography in Scotland. Prizes include an engraved glass award and a copy of the Portfolio Yearbook. |