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F-Stop Magazine – Object Image
F-Stop Magazine is an online photography magazine featuring contemporary fine art & documentary photography from established and emerging photographers from around the world. Each issue has a theme or an idea that unites the photographs to create a dynamic dialogue among the artists. Issue #135 will focus on constructed still
2025 Booooooom Photo Awards
The influential creative platform Booooooom has announced the launch of the 2025 Booooooom Photo Awards, an international competition designed to propel the careers of photographers globally. The contest features a substantial prize pool and provides winning artists with major international recognition. Categories: PORTRAIT – Human subjects are the focus here.
Istanbul Photo Awards 2026
The internationally renowned Istanbul Photo Awards 2026, supported by the Anadolu Agency (AA), has officially opened its call for entries, inviting professional photographers globally to submit their work. Recognised as a leading competition for photojournalism and fine art photography, the annual contest seeks powerful visual stories and outstanding images captured
B&W Athens Photography – Open Call
BW Athens Photography, organised by Blank Wall Gallery, has announced an open call for its upcoming 2026 exhibition and contest, inviting photographers globally to submit their best black and white work. The contest is notable for its inclusive approach, welcoming both amateur and professional photographers over the age of 18.
Close-up Photographer of the Year – CUPOTY Challenge Death & Decay
The Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) has launched its latest themed competition, the CUPOTY Challenge, inviting photographers worldwide to submit macro and close-up images that explore the theme of “Death & Decay.” The challenge, which runs alongside the annual CUPOTY contest, seeks photographs of animals, plants, fungi, landscapes, or
Online International Art Competition – Faces
The Contemporary Art Room Gallery has issued an international call for artists to participate in its “Faces” Online Art Competition for December 2025. This monthly juried competition is seeking artwork that features the face of a person or an animal, including single portraits, group compositions, or self-portraits. The competition welcomes
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