Photora Awards 2026 — International Photography Competition
Important Dates
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Entry Fees
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| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| General entry | 18 EUR |
Prizes
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| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| Prize | 2700 EUR |
About This Competition
Photora Awards 2026
Photora Awards invites amateur and professional photographers worldwide to enter original photographs across 22 categories including portrait, street, wildlife, architecture, travel, smartphone and fine art.
Key details
Final deadline: 27 November 2026 at 23:59 CET (GMT+1). Fee: paid; the first photograph starts at €18, and entering additional categories has separate charges. Prize fund: €2,700; Photographer of the Year receives €500 and category winners €100 each. Winners are expected to be announced 27 December 2026.
Eligibility and submission
Photographers worldwide can participate; entrants under 18 require parental consent. Upload JPEG files up to 7 MB in sRGB, without watermarks. Fully AI-generated images are not accepted; permitted editing of camera photographs is described in the official rules.
Official application
Read the full rules and enter via Photora Awards official website.
FAQ
Can beginners enter?
Yes, the competition welcomes photographers at different experience levels.
Is it free?
No, entries are paid.
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Amateur and professional photographers worldwide; under-18 entrants require parental consent
Requirements
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JPEG maximum 7MB, sRGB, no watermarks; fully AI-generated images ineligible
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can enter this competition?
Amateur and professional photographers worldwide; under-18 entrants require parental consent
What is the submission deadline?
November 27, 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Berlin).
Is the competition free to enter?
Entry is listed as Paid (EUR 18).
Is this competition online or offline?
The competition mode is listed as Online.
What prize is offered?
The listed prize information is: Cash — EUR 2700.
Where can I find the official entry instructions?
Use the official entry link near the top of this page.
What should I check before submitting?
JPEG maximum 7MB, sRGB, no watermarks; fully AI-generated images ineligible
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