Photography Contest

Leica Street Photo Contest 2025

Deadline |

CLOSED

Theme |

Street

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

Open to all

Entry Fees |

FREE

Prizes |

Equipment
The 14th Leica Street Photo Contest stands as a premier event in the global street photography community, celebrating the artistry and spontaneity that define this genre. Organized by Leica Camera, a brand synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and innovation in photography, the contest is an annual showcase of creativity and technical excellence. It invites participants to capture the essence of everyday life, offering a unique platform for both emerging and established photographers to share their perspectives through powerful visual storytelling.

This prestigious competition is renowned for its emphasis on authenticity, originality, and the ability to convey compelling narratives through a single frame. Entrants are encouraged to explore urban landscapes, human interactions, and fleeting moments that reflect the diverse realities of contemporary life. Each submission is carefully reviewed by a panel of seasoned professionals, including prominent photographers and industry experts, ensuring a rigorous and inspiring selection process. The competition not only highlights technical prowess but also places a strong emphasis on the emotional and cultural impact of street photography.

In addition to offering international recognition, the Leica Street Photo Contest provides participants with the opportunity to have their work displayed in high-profile exhibitions in cities like Warsaw and Vienna. These exhibitions attract a global audience of art enthusiasts, collectors, and media, offering invaluable exposure to the finalists. The contest aligns seamlessly with Leica’s commitment to fostering artistic innovation and supporting the global photography community, making it a must-participate event for anyone passionate about street photography.

Prize The Grand Prize winner will receive a Leica Q3 camera, a compact device equipped with the acclaimed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens and a new sensor offering up to 60 megapixels. The top 30 finalists’ works will be exhibited in Warsaw and Vienna, with the organizer covering all costs related to printing, presentation, and the opening ceremony.

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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 07/03/25
Through this 1st edition, in partnership with Europe's top camera reseller MPB, we will select one project to be published as a fully-funded photobook curated by PhMuseum.
ENDS 07/07/25
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 07/08/25
Critical Mass sparks career-changing opportunities. Ready to get your work noticed? This is the place to do it.
ENDS 07/14/25
Production of a limited edition photobook (100–200 pages), designed by Gomma’s in-house team
ENDS 07/15/25
200 shortlisted portraits taken in the past year will be published in the dedicated Portrait of Britain book
ENDS 07/15/25
Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art that demonstrates the fundamental qualities that make motion & blur a compelling element of contemporary photography.
ENDS 07/15/25
The next edition of the Circulation(s) festival will take place from March 21 to May 17 2026 at the CENTQUATRE-PARIS.
ENDS 07/22/25
Be Featured in our July 2025 Online Juried Solo Exhibition! Juror: Ann Jastrab, Executive Director, Center for Photographic Art
ENDS 07/27/25
The Head On Photo Awards 2025 winners share an incredible prize pool in excess of $75,000, including $15,000 in cash. All finalists have their work exhibited in print and online in Head On Photo Festival 2025!
ENDS 07/29/25
Our 50th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Shapes".
ENDS 08/01/25
TIFA connects photographers from around the world with the creative community in Tokyo, Japan, providing them with an excellent platform to present their work to a new market.
ENDS 08/05/25
The 2025 Global Contest promotes climate justice. We believe climate change is a human rights issue, so we are looking for images that show people impacted by the escalating climate crisis.
ENDS 09/01/25
The Ian Parry Scholarship is divided into two categories: The Sunday Times Award for Achievement and The Canon Award for Potential.
ENDS 09/01/25
The winner receives a €25,000 cash award to develop the project within ten months
ENDS 09/05/25
The Paris Photo–Aperture Foundation PhotoBook Awards celebrate the photobook's contribution to the evolving narrative of photography
ENDS 09/15/25
We are excited to offer one (1) $20,000 grant and six (6) $5,000 grants to help bring these vital stories to life.
ENDS 01/06/26
Rewarding the best single images! Enter for free and you could win $5,000, top Sony digital imaging equipment plus more!
ENDS 01/06/26
First place receives Sony Digital Imaging equipment and inclusion in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition and book
ENDS 01/06/26
Dedicated to young photographers under 19 years-old - first prize is top Sony digital imaging equipment plus benefit from global exposure
ENDS 01/13/26
Rewarding the best photo series worldwide! Enter for free and you could win $25,000, a range of Sony digital imaging equipment plus more!
ENDS 02/15/26
Art is born out of passion. Fine Art photography is a perfect instrument, which allows a person to communicate with the world and share their vision. It results from the author's deep sensitivity, a need to express feelings through image.