Photography Contest
The Artist Gallery: Travel Photography 2026
Deadline |
08/14/26Theme |
TravelTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
Between $9 and $49Prizes |
Cash PrizeHost |
The Artist GalleryTravel photography is about more than capturing beautiful destinations—it is about telling stories, discovering cultures, and preserving the moments that make every journey unforgettable. From vibrant city streets and remote landscapes to intimate cultural encounters, travel photography allows us to experience the world through different perspectives.
Our Travel Photography Contest invites photographers from around the globe to share their most inspiring travel images and celebrate the beauty, diversity, and emotion found across the world. Whether you are a professional explorer or a passionate traveler with a camera, this contest is an opportunity to showcase your vision and inspire others through the art of travel photography.
Prizes:
1st place gets 15% of the money collected from the contest registration fees.
2nd place gets 10% of the money collected from the contest registration fees.
3rd place gets 5% of the money collected from the contest registration fees.
We will publish a blog about the photography career and aspirations of the best 3 photographers.
Up to 25 photographs will be shared on our social media channels and featured in our online photo gallery.
The best photographs will also be published in our printed magazine, which is distributed globally.
Digital certificates will be awarded to the top photographers.
Additional prizes will be provided by our various partners.
Our Travel Photography Contest invites photographers from around the globe to share their most inspiring travel images and celebrate the beauty, diversity, and emotion found across the world. Whether you are a professional explorer or a passionate traveler with a camera, this contest is an opportunity to showcase your vision and inspire others through the art of travel photography.
Prizes:
1st place gets 15% of the money collected from the contest registration fees.
2nd place gets 10% of the money collected from the contest registration fees.
3rd place gets 5% of the money collected from the contest registration fees.
We will publish a blog about the photography career and aspirations of the best 3 photographers.
Up to 25 photographs will be shared on our social media channels and featured in our online photo gallery.
The best photographs will also be published in our printed magazine, which is distributed globally.
Digital certificates will be awarded to the top photographers.
Additional prizes will be provided by our various partners.
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