2026 Australian Photographic Prize

The Australian Photographic Prize is an Annual International and Australian Photography Competition.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Early Bird 2 April  |  Entries Close 31 May  |  Live Judging 8-31 July

Open to professional, amateur and student photographers from Australia and around the world.

With over 2,500 entries from 21 countries, 2025 was our biggest competition ever, and 2026 is going to be even better!

Key features of the Australian Photographic Prize are the diverse range of categories to enter, high quality of online feedback and livestream judging for the top 30 entries in each category where entrants can see their images scored and discussed by a panel of leading photographic experts.

The 2026 Competition Opens 2 April and Features:

• 25 Categories (6 more than 2025)
• Open to Student, Amateur & Professional Photographers
• Entries from Australia and Around the World Welcome (21 countries in 2025)
• 4 Free Image Critique Sessions (no cost, no obligation to enter)
• Judged by 50+ World Class Experts
• Livestream Judging on YouTube for the Top 30 in every Category (750 images judged live)
• Trophies, Titles, and Thousands of Dollars in Prizes

Early Bird Entries Open 2 April 2026

Visit https://australianphotographicprize.com.au/ for more details