Your work deserves
a closer look.
An independent international photography competition. Judged by photographers.
Portrait. Documentary. Editorial.
Open worldwide · €600 in cash prizes
The 2026 jury
India · United States · Austria
Three distinct practices. One shared commitment to photography. Meet the photographers who will judge the first edition — and see the work behind their perspective.
Your entry puts your photograph in front of the specialist juror for your category. The three jurors then select the overall winner together, from the category winners.
01 / Portrait
Kolkata, India
Leica Akademie workshop instructor
A Kolkata-based street and documentary photographer with a distinctive eye for people and everyday life. Featured by Leica Camera India, he shares his experience through Leica Akademie workshops.
Your Portrait juror
02 / Documentary
Los Angeles, United States
World Press Photo winner · 2026
An internationally published photojournalist and World Press Photo winner. His photographs have appeared in The New York Times, TIME and National Geographic, bringing a powerful perspective on people and the world around them.
Your Documentary juror
03 / Editorial
Vienna, Austria
Fashion & editorial photographer
An editorial and fashion photographer whose work has appeared in MR PORTER and WIENERIN. As Creative Director & Photography Lead at Büro Ludwina, he brings a sharp eye for style, visual storytelling and contemporary imagery.
Your Editorial juror
Meet the jury & explore their work
Visual strength, originality, category relevance, storytelling and ethical integrity guide the judging. Every package follows the same process. Entry does not include individual feedback or a promise of publication.
Professional references describe the jurors’ own work. The organisations named are not presented as award sponsors or partners.
Choose Portrait, Documentary or Editorial. Upload and review your photographs before you pay.
Categories
First edition · 2026 / 2027
Photographs centred on a person, their expression and character.
Juror: Shivam PandeyReal people, places and events, presented with truthful context.
Juror: Ethan SwopeConcept-led photography, including fashion and culture. Staged scenes photographed by the entrant are welcome.
Juror: Pius MartinEach category is judged by its specialist juror. Together, the three jurors choose the overall winning photograph from the category winners.
€600 in total cash prizes
Winning photographs and Honourable Mentions are presented with photographer credit on the award website and official Instagram account.
All times are Vienna time (CET).
Upload first. Start checkout by 23:29. Confirmed payment automatically submits your selection by 23:59.
Prize money is paid and medals are dispatched within one to two weeks after the results announcement. Worldwide medal shipping is free for winners.
Choose 1–5 photographs. Upload and review your selection before you pay.
| Photographs | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total (EUR) | €19 | €35 | €49 | €59 | €69 |
Adding photographs later? Pay only the difference between package totals.
Upload and review first. Start checkout by 1 December 2026, 23:29 CET. Payment and automatic submission must be confirmed by 23:59 CET.
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Entry questions
Upload first and start checkout by 1 December 2026, 23:29 Vienna time. Payment and automatic submission must be confirmed by 23:59. Results will be announced on 20 December 2026.
No. Photographs can be made anywhere. Choose Portrait, Documentary or Editorial; there is no additional theme.
Yes. You retain copyright. Accepted entries may be featured with credit on the award website and official social channels, including promotion of those award posts, even if they do not win. The licence is non-exclusive, time-limited and does not permit stock resale or generative AI training. Read the full scope and timing in the participation terms. Participation terms
No account is required. Upload and review your photographs first, then choose Pay & submit. Only confirmed payment completes the entry. You receive a confirmation email with your entry reference, photograph details and payment document. You can create an account afterwards if you wish.
