Behind a compelling photograph is often a balance we feel before we can explain it. Light finds its rhythm, forms speak to one another and emotion gives the composition its purpose. PHI Photography Awards 2026 celebrates this meeting of structure and feeling, inspired by the golden ratio and the harmony it suggests across art and nature.

Based in Dubai, PHI invites photographers worldwide to share images that reveal their way of seeing. From a fleeting human gesture to a landscape shaped by light, the awards recognize work with intention, a distinctive voice and lasting visual impact. The special PHI Golden Ratio award honours exceptional artistic and compositional vision.

Categories: Architecture Photography; Black & White Photography; Editorial; Fine Art Photography; Minimalist Photography; Nature Photography; People Photography; Advertising Photography; Special Category. Special approaches include AI-generated images, comedy, digitally enhanced, mobile, night, panoramic and travel photography.

Entry Format: Single photographs or coherent series of up to five related images. Photographs from any capture year and previously awarded work are eligible. Multiple category entries are allowed for additional fees.