If your New Year’s resolutions include “finally enter that photo competition”, consider this your friendly, mildly bossy reminder that time waits for no photographer – and deadlines certainly don’t.
Whether you're chasing a career-changing accolade, eyeing a glossy exhibition slot or simply hoping to justify the amount you’ve spent on lenses this year, 2026 is positively bursting with competitions worth throwing your best shots at. Some offer generous cash prizes, others promise international exposure, and a few simply offer the thrill of saying “I’m an award-winning photographer” at parties. Best of all, several are free to enter.
