LumEarth Photo Awards 2026 is now open for submissions, inviting photographers worldwide to share powerful visual stories about the planet we share—its beauty, fragility, and the changing relationship between people and nature. Open to all levels, LumEarth is an independent international photography festival built to spotlight meaningful work and elevate photographers through global visibility and publication.

The competition spans a broad set of contemporary and nature-driven categories, including Color, Black & White, Mobile, Wildlife, Landscape & Nature, Human & Environment, Climate Change, Agriculture & Rural Life, Macro & Details, Water & Life, Architecture, Aerial & Drone, Minimalism, and Birds. Whether you shoot with a flagship camera or a phone, LumEarth welcomes images that combine craft, clarity, and impact.

At the top of the program is the Grand Award: LumEarth Photographer of the Year, which includes a $1,000 cash grant, the official title, a double-page feature in the LumEarth Annual Book, and extensive international media exposure. Category winners and honorable mentions receive digital certificates, prominent online gallery features, and publication opportunities in the Annual Book—giving selected photographers lasting credentials and a high-quality showcase for their portfolio.

All entries are reviewed by an international jury of acclaimed photographers and visual professionals, including Georgina Goodwin, Yvonne Albe, Keyvan Jafari and Olle Amcoff, alongside other distinguished global photographers. Judging is conducted online and focuses on creativity, storytelling strength, technical execution, and overall impact.

LumEarth is independently run and maintains strict separation between funding and judging. Entry fees support operations and ensure the festival remains free of corporate influence over results.

Winners Announced: Late April 2026