World’s Best Photo Competitions
In a world of A.I. generated images and disinformation, now more than ever creativity needs to be made by humans for human connection. It’s ironic that the term “Oh that image looks photo shopped” seems to be an old term these days. Below are a list of the best comps that are respected worldwide.
Wildlife Photo Comp
The world's most prestigious wildlife photography exhibition returns. Discover 100 remarkable new images capturing unforgettable moments from every corner of the natural world. From dramatic encounters to quiet wonders, each photograph offers a new journey, a new story and a new reason to be amazed. Run by the British Natural History Museum since 1965.
https://www.worldpressphoto.org/
World Press Photo is an independent non-profit organization that champions the power of photojournalism and documentary photography to deepen understanding of the world’s complexities, promote dialogue, and inspire action. Founded in the Netherlands in 1955, our annual contest and thematic exhibitions reach millions of people in over 80 locations world-wide each year, and our online work reaches millions more.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
https://naturallandscapeawards.com/
The competition aims to represent landscape photographers who recognize the power that comes from truthful depiction of the natural world, whether shooting digitally or on film. While other competitions may allow complete freedom in digital manipulation, this competition is for photographers who choose to work within the more traditional bounds of the medium, while still expressing themselves creatively. It addresses the idea that the unique quality photography has over other artistic mediums is its grounding in reality. The competition showcases the skill of these photographers in revealing the wonder of the natural landscape.
Since 2001, the Hasselblad Masters competition has been a global stage for the world's most creative photographers. We are looking for great images and unique vision, and would like to see submissions from any camera. Digital or film, any brand, any frame size. All are welcome. This is your chance to step into the spotlight and join the ranks of the industry's best.
Head On Australian Competition
Australia’s premier destination for stunning photography, Head On Foundation brings you the Head On Photo Festival every November in Sydney. We showcase outstanding, carefully curated photography featuring photography you may not see elsewhere. Stories of diverse human experiences conveying joy, heartbreak, triumph and despair.
Sony World Photo Awards
World Photography Organisation is a leading global platform dedicated to the development and advancement of photographic culture. Its programming and competition initiatives provide valuable opportunities for artists working in photography and help broaden the conversation around their work. The Sony World Photography Awards is World Photography Organisation’s principal programme. Established in 2007, it is one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious photography competitions; celebrating the work of leading and emerging practitioners and attracting tens of thousands of visitors annually to its exhibitions worldwide. World Photography Organisation is the photography strand of Creo, responsible for delivering initiatives and programming across three sectors: photography, film and contemporary art.
International Photo Awards
The International Photography Awards™️ since 2003 conducts an annual competition for professional, amateur, and student photographers globally, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the photography world today.