2026 Global Photography Awards
- Deadline: 10 September 2026
- Website: https://globalphotographyawards.com/
Fostering the growth of visual arts across the globe, the Global Photography Awards welcomes inspiring photographers from every corner, no matter professionals, amateurs, or students to express themselves through a single masterpiece. The mission is simple, to gather the world’s greatest individuals who believe that their photographs can make a difference, and to showcase this excellence to the very world.
Recognize your moment and become the next extraordinary photographer to secure global achievements, having your images displayed on a worldwide stage in front of an audience, where each frame will be appreciated with the utmost admiration.
Categories:
The Global Photography Awards Categories are divided into 14 award categories - International Photography, Fashion Photography, Minimalist Photography, Editorial Photography, People Photography, Black & White Photography, Nature Photography, Commercial Photography, Fine Art Photography, Architecture Photography, Film Photography, Advertising Photography, Special Category and Supporting Category.
Fees:
Paid
Prizes:
➡ The Photographer of the Year (Professional Category) will receive $5,000 in cash prizes and a Maie Statuette.
➡ Photographer of the Year (Amateur Category) will receive $3,000 in cash prizes and a Maia Statuette.
➡ Category Winners of the Year (Professional and Amateur Categories) will receive $100 in cash prizes each.
➡ All Photographers of the Year, Category Winners of the Year, Platinum, Gold & Silver Winners will receive e-certificates.
➡ Top tier (Platinum and Gold) winners will be featured on Global Photography Awards site's Gallery, where professionals can view your work.
➡ Professionally designed logos for use on websites, in email signatures, etc.
➡ In addition to the e-certificate, Platinum, Gold and Silver winners may purchase beautiful Maia statuettes.
➡ The winning entries from the Global Photographer of the Year, Platinum & Gold and Silver winners will be publicized on the Global Photography Awards' online gallery and any published Global Photography Awards materials.
Eligibility:
The Global Photography Awards welcomes all photographers over the age of 18, from anywhere around the globe, to join the expansive community. Whether you're a professional, an amateur, or a student, this platform celebrates your passion for photography. This competition is open to all forms of photography, no matter professional, personal, published or unpublished, created after January 1, 2021.
Copyrights & Usage Rights:
Copyright and all other rights remain that of the photographer.
Theme:
Aerial Abstract Architecture Alternative process Black and White Cityscapes Conceptual Culture Digital Art Documentary Environmental Multi-categories