2025 Daylight Photo Awards

Deadline:

14 May 2025

Entry Fee:

$35 per portfolio - 15 to 20 photos

Age Limit:

Over 18 Only

Experience:

Any Experience

Open to Entries:

Worldwide

Other Requirements:

Submit 15–20 images + captions, 1-page artist statement, bio, and CV Each entry must be a unique body of work JPEGs only, max ~1024x768px, 72ppi

Detail Prize License

Competition Details

The 2025 Daylight Photo Awards invites photographers worldwide to submit a cohesive portfolio of 15–20 images. One top winner will receive a $2,500 prize and a digital portfolio. Juror selections will be featured in Daylight’s marketing campaigns and may be considered for monograph publication. Submit traditional or digital photography showcasing strong visual storytelling and artistic voice.

Additional Information

How to Enter (It’s Easy!)

Applicants upload work and submit payment online at http://daylightphotoawards.com (from March 1 to May 1st, 2025).

You will be asked to provide the following:

15-20 images, captions, one-page artist’s statement, bio and CV

Juried by curators and photo editors from NPR, MoCP, En Foco, Airbnb, and more. No restrictions on style or subject matter as long as the portfolio is cohesive. Multiple entries allowed with separate fee.

Winners Are:

Judged

Winners Announced:

August 2025

Prize & Judging Details

First Prize: $2,500 cash

Creation of a digital portfolio by Daylight

Juror selections promoted via internal/external campaigns

Opportunity to collaborate on a published monograph

Retain Copyright:

Yes

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Usage Rights, Copyright & Moral Rights

Daylight Photo Awards recognizes that you retain full ownership of the copyright of each photograph submitted.

Usage License

All winners understand that the photographs submitted to the Daylight Photo Awards may be used to promote the competition and agree to supply a high-resolution image suitable for printing in the media upon request. Any photograph used by Daylight Photo Awards will have a photographer’s credit.

Category:

Miscellaneous

Disclaimer: Although we make every effort to provide accurate information, we advise a thorough review of the competitions rules and details to ensure your understanding and acceptance before proceeding with your entry.