Photography Contest
Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY)
Deadline |
CLOSEDTheme |
TravelTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
Between £12 and £90Prizes |
Cash PrizeThe prestigious Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) 2025 competition is now officially open for entries. Recognized as one of the world’s leading travel photography contests, TPOTY offers cash prizes, imaging software, and extensive international exposure, with more awards to be announced soon.
This year brings exciting new opportunities, including dedicated Portfolio and One Shot categories, the Young TPOTY Award, and a Rising Talent section to showcase emerging photographers.
The popular video category makes a strong return, now joined by a new format that invites entrants to reveal their creative process in short, Instagram reel–style clips, with a prize for the most compelling submission. A brand-new Travel Image of the Year Award will also allow both judges and the public to collaborate in selecting the single most outstanding image across all categories.
The ultimate accolade, Travel Photographer of the Year 2025, will go to the photographer who submits the two best portfolios across all portfolio categories. This highly coveted title comes with unparalleled media exposure. Entry is automatic and free for anyone submitting at least two portfolios.
For younger participants, the Young Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 will highlight outstanding talent across the 14 & Under and 15–18 age groups, with one overall winner.
This year’s youth theme, “Journeys & Adventures,” encourages young photographers to submit four images capturing the essence of travel—whether from exotic destinations or close to home—proving that powerful travel photography can emerge from any adventure, big or small.
With its global reach, diverse categories, and reputation for discovering new talent, the TPOTY 2025 competition remains one of the most influential and respected travel photography contests in the world.
Win a trip to Sri Lanka plus £10,000 in cash prizes
This year brings exciting new opportunities, including dedicated Portfolio and One Shot categories, the Young TPOTY Award, and a Rising Talent section to showcase emerging photographers.
The popular video category makes a strong return, now joined by a new format that invites entrants to reveal their creative process in short, Instagram reel–style clips, with a prize for the most compelling submission. A brand-new Travel Image of the Year Award will also allow both judges and the public to collaborate in selecting the single most outstanding image across all categories.
The ultimate accolade, Travel Photographer of the Year 2025, will go to the photographer who submits the two best portfolios across all portfolio categories. This highly coveted title comes with unparalleled media exposure. Entry is automatic and free for anyone submitting at least two portfolios.
For younger participants, the Young Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 will highlight outstanding talent across the 14 & Under and 15–18 age groups, with one overall winner.
This year’s youth theme, “Journeys & Adventures,” encourages young photographers to submit four images capturing the essence of travel—whether from exotic destinations or close to home—proving that powerful travel photography can emerge from any adventure, big or small.
With its global reach, diverse categories, and reputation for discovering new talent, the TPOTY 2025 competition remains one of the most influential and respected travel photography contests in the world.
Win a trip to Sri Lanka plus £10,000 in cash prizes
Featured Photo Contest
AAP Magazine #53 / TRAVELS
Our 53rd printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme: Travels. Reflect on your past or current adventures, expand our horizons from the four corners of the globe!
© Andrea Peruzzi
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