Portrait
Photographs centred on a person, their expression and character.
Juror: Shivam Pandey
© Laurin Strele
First editionVienna · 2026–27
International photography awards
Portrait, Documentary and Editorial.
€600 in cash prizes, an exhibition and a winners’ gala in Vienna.
- Entry deadline
- Entry fees
- From €19 · up to 5 photos
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Categories
First edition · 2026 / 2027
Categories
Choose the category that fits each photograph. You can enter across categories, with a maximum of five photographs in total.
Documentary
Real people, places and events, presented with truthful context.
Juror: Ethan SwopeEditorial
Concept-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.
A closer look
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The jury
The jury
Shivam Pandey judges Portrait, Ethan Swope judges Documentary and Pius Martin judges Editorial.
Portrait · India
Shivam Pandey
Leica Ambassador · India
A street, documentary and travel photographer based in Kolkata. He has more than a decade of experience.
Documentary · United States
Ethan Swope
World Press Photo Winner · 2026
A photojournalist and documentary filmmaker based in Los Angeles. His work covers California wildfires and the war in Ukraine.
Editorial · Austria
Pius Martin
Fashion & editorial photographer
A fashion and editorial photographer based in Vienna. His photographs have appeared in MR PORTER and WIENERIN.
Entry fees
Up to five photographs per person
Entry fees
One paid place covers one photograph. You can enter up to five photographs across Portrait, Documentary and Editorial.
When entries open, start with your name and email, choose a package and pay. After payment is confirmed, upload your photographs, add a title and category, then finalise. An account is optional; no email code is needed before a guest purchase.
Read the entry guide| Photographs | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total (EUR) | €19 | €35 | €49 | €59 | €69 |
These are total fees. Buy additional places in the same guest session or a verified account and pay only the difference. One place covers one photograph; the edition limit is five per person. Start checkout by 1 December 2026, 23:29 Vienna time; complete payment, uploads and final submission by 23:59 that day.
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Open the entry page (Opens in a new tab)Awards and dates
2026 / 2027 · First edition
Awards and dates
The overall winning photograph receives €300 and a medal. In each category, first place receives €100 and a medal; second and third place each receive a medal. Each category also has Honourable Mentions.
Total cash prizes: €600. Honourable Mentions do not include cash prizes or medals.
- Entry deadline
- Selection & winners
- Winners’ gala
The exhibition and winners’ gala take place in Vienna. Venue and attendance details will be published before paid entries open.
Submit your photos
About the award
About the awards
Vienna Photo Awards is an independent photography award. Its first edition includes judging in three categories, an online showcase, an exhibition of selected photographs and a winners’ gala in Vienna.
About the awardsEntry questions
Entry questions
When is the entry deadline?
Start checkout by 1 December 2026, at 23:29 Vienna time. Complete payment, uploads and final submission by 23:59 that day. The selection and winners will be announced on 20 December 2026.
Do my photographs need to be taken in Vienna?
No. Photographs can be made anywhere. Choose Portrait, Documentary or Editorial; there is no additional theme.
Who will judge the first edition?
Shivam Pandey judges Portrait, Ethan Swope judges Documentary, and Pius Martin judges Editorial. Together, the three jurors choose the overall winning photograph from the category winners.
What do the awards include?
The overall winning photograph receives €300 and a medal. In each category, first place receives €100 and a medal; second and third place each receive a medal. Each category also has Honourable Mentions. Total cash prizes: €600. Honourable Mentions do not include cash prizes or medals. The first edition includes an exhibition in Vienna, a winners’ gala and an online showcase.
Where do the exhibition and gala take place?
In Vienna, Austria. The winners’ gala is on 20 January 2027. Venue and attendance details will be published before paid entries open.
How many photographs can I enter?
Up to five photographs per person across the whole edition. Total fees are €19 for one, €35 for two, €49 for three, €59 for four and €69 for five.
How do I submit my photographs?
Entries are not open yet. When they open, start as a guest with your name and email, choose your package and pay. Once payment is confirmed, upload your photographs, add a title and category, then finalise. No email code or account is required before a guest purchase; a password account is optional afterwards. For help, contact info@viennaphotoawards.com.