Photography Contest
reFocus Awards 2024 World Photo Annual
Deadline |
CLOSEDTheme |
Several categoriesTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to all, age 18 and aboveEntry Fees |
Between $27 and $50Prizes |
Cash PrizeHost |
reFocus AwardsContest Description:
CALL FOR ENTRIES. A celebration of the enduring power of photography, this prestigious annual contest awards the honor of Photographer of the Year within each category. Winners will receive $5,000 in cash prizes, an immersive, dedicated digital gallery to share their works in a global Artist Directory, and way more.
Company Description:
The reFocus Awards were created to celebrate the lasting power and indomitable spirit of the photographic image and its unique ability to communicate ideas, captivate viewers, and express artistic intention. Our goal is to elevate, honor, and promote incredible talent at all levels by offering a platform for discovery and advancement in the photography world.
With prizes that uplevel your practice no matter where you are in your career, this contest supports the artists behind the strongest and most distinctive images in photography today. Beyond our awards, reFocus offers a novel, artist-first online gallery designed to not only share the unique power of photography but to encourage the discovery of artists and the stories behind the winning images.
Prizes Include:
Global Exposure: Receive a public profile in our Artist Directory with links to your website and social media to get your work seen by industry professionals and influential tastemakers around the world
Cash Prizes: $5,000 in cash prizes
Winner's Assets: Custom badges and certificates to seamlessly share your wins with the world and get your work the attention it deserves
Exhibition: An artist-forward space dedicated to exhibiting your works online
Press Release: Customized assets to help you share your win including a professionally-written press release
Winner’s Interview: A publicly-shared and promoted interview with links to your work and social profile will help you get the global recognition you deserve
CALL FOR ENTRIES. A celebration of the enduring power of photography, this prestigious annual contest awards the honor of Photographer of the Year within each category. Winners will receive $5,000 in cash prizes, an immersive, dedicated digital gallery to share their works in a global Artist Directory, and way more.
Company Description:
The reFocus Awards were created to celebrate the lasting power and indomitable spirit of the photographic image and its unique ability to communicate ideas, captivate viewers, and express artistic intention. Our goal is to elevate, honor, and promote incredible talent at all levels by offering a platform for discovery and advancement in the photography world.
With prizes that uplevel your practice no matter where you are in your career, this contest supports the artists behind the strongest and most distinctive images in photography today. Beyond our awards, reFocus offers a novel, artist-first online gallery designed to not only share the unique power of photography but to encourage the discovery of artists and the stories behind the winning images.
Prizes Include:
Global Exposure: Receive a public profile in our Artist Directory with links to your website and social media to get your work seen by industry professionals and influential tastemakers around the world
Cash Prizes: $5,000 in cash prizes
Winner's Assets: Custom badges and certificates to seamlessly share your wins with the world and get your work the attention it deserves
Exhibition: An artist-forward space dedicated to exhibiting your works online
Press Release: Customized assets to help you share your win including a professionally-written press release
Winner’s Interview: A publicly-shared and promoted interview with links to your work and social profile will help you get the global recognition you deserve
Featured Photo Contest
AAP Magazine #58 / B&W
$1,000 cash prizes | Winning image(s) published in AAP Magazine #58 | Extensive press coverage and global recognition
© Jean Michel Clajot
Best Photography Contests in 2024
Each year, there are hundreds of photography competitions all over the world, so we've decided to select for you the best of the best! Our selection of the best photo contests in 2024 is thoroughly curated to help you, whether you are a professional photographer or an amateur, to help find your next creative breakthrough. These all-star competitions offer the greatest opportunities for international exposure and/or incredible financial benefits. Some of them are closing soon, so get your photo submissions in!
ENDS 05/03/26
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ENDS 05/04/26
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ENDS 05/07/26
Guest Room aims to spark collaboration.
ENDS 05/07/26
The 2026 Virginia Prize, worth €10,000, will be awarded to its winner in November 2026.
ENDS 05/07/26
Present your work to exhibit at PhMuseum Days 2026, our International Photography Festival taking place on 1–4 October in Bologna, Italy.
ENDS 05/11/26
The Bibliothèque nationale de France will present the work of the Bourse du Talent winners alongside other prestigious photography awards as part of the exhibition La Photographie à tout Prix in December
ENDS 05/13/26
This prize, with a production budget of €25,000, is open to any new photographer or artist using photography, submitting a previously unpublished dummy book.
ENDS 05/15/26
Our 58th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Black and White".
ENDS 05/17/26
MonoVisions Photography Awards are an international open call for photographers using black and white medium to express their visual language.
ENDS 05/19/26
The Grant is given in order to allow the winnerto carry out the photo-reportage which has been presented for the Grant.
ENDS 05/19/26
Be Featured in our June 2026 Online Juried Solo Exhibition!
ENDS 05/31/26
This season will feature five main categories, with ‘Family’ serving as the primary theme.
ENDS 06/01/26
The Lenscratch Student Prize has opened up a whole new line of connections, opportunities and exposure.
ENDS 06/01/26
The Paula Riff Award was created by the Center of Photographic Art and Lenscratch in 2021 as a way to celebrate and continue the legacy of artist Paula Riff.
ENDS 06/03/26
BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS is an international platform for photographers from all levels and genres to share their best images with the creative community in Hungary and Eastern Europe.
ENDS 06/05/26
The application comprises a report made up of 8 to 15 photos.
ENDS 06/08/26
Submit your project now for the opportunity to present your work at Paris Photo and at Gare de Lyon.
ENDS 06/15/26
Submit your best photographs now and get your chance to be one of the winners awarded in Siena!
ENDS 07/22/26
Submit your best work to our photo competition for a chance to win up to $11,500 in cash prizes, be selected by our curators for the PX3 exhibition in Paris and inclusion in the Annual PX3 book.